Job Title: Senior AI Engineer (12+ Years Experience)
Location: Phoenix, AZ (Local Candidates Only)
Duration: Long-Term Contract
Experience Required: 12+ Years
Job Description
We are seeking a highly experienced AI Engineer to
join a growing team in Phoenix, AZ. The ideal candidate will have
extensive experience designing, developing, and deploying
enterprise-grade AI/ML solutions, with a strong focus on Generative AI,
LLMs, and cloud-based AI platforms.
This role requires a hands-on engineer who can work closely with
business stakeholders, architects, and development teams to build
scalable AI applications that drive business value.
Required Qualifications
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12+ years of overall IT experience.
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5+ years of hands-on experience in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning.
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Strong experience with Generative AI, Large Language Models (LLMs), and AI-powered applications.
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Experience with Python and AI/ML frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, LangChain, or similar.
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Hands-on experience with Agentic AI, RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation), prompt engineering, and AI orchestration frameworks.
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Experience deploying AI solutions on cloud platforms such as GCP, AWS, or Azure.
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Strong understanding of vector databases, embeddings, and semantic search technologies.
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Experience building and integrating REST APIs and microservices.
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Knowledge of MLOps, CI/CD pipelines, model monitoring, and AI governance.
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Excellent problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Preferred Qualifications
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Experience with Vertex AI, Azure OpenAI, Amazon Bedrock, or similar AI services.
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Experience working in large enterprise environments.
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Exposure to data engineering, big data technologies, and cloud-native architectures.
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AI/ML certifications are a plus.
Key Responsibilities
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Design, develop, and deploy scalable AI and Generative AI solutions.
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Build and optimize RAG-based applications and AI agents.
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Integrate LLMs with enterprise systems and business workflows.
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Develop prompt engineering strategies and AI evaluation frameworks.
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Collaborate with architects and business teams to define AI use cases.
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Implement best practices for AI security, governance, and model performance.
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Monitor, troubleshoot, and continuously improve AI applications in production.
Mandatory Requirements
✔ Local to Arizona (Phoenix area preferred)
✔ 12+ years of IT experience
✔ Strong Generative AI / LLM experience
✔ Hands-on Python development
✔ Cloud AI Platform experience (GCP/AWS/Azure)
✔ No Green Card candidates