Direct Client: AI/ML Software Developer @ Austin, TX – HYBRID – Locals Preferred

Hybrid in Austin, TX, US • Posted 8 hours ago • Updated 8 hours ago
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Skills

  • Python Development
  • Machine Learning Model Development & Deployment
  • Large Language Models (LLMs)
  • NLP (BERT
  • GPT
  • T5
  • Transformers)
  • Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG)
  • Prompt Engineering
  • Fine-Tuning LLMs
  • Time Series Forecasting & Anomaly Detection
  • Recommender Systems
  • Feature Engineering & Feature Stores (Feast
  • Tecton)
  • Computer Vision
  • eature Engineering & Feature Stores (Feast
  • Model Optimization (Quantization
  • Pruning
  • Knowledge Distillation)

Summary

AI/ML Software Developer

Austin, TX – HYBRID – Locals Preferred  

One year contract

Looking for the candidates who can work without any visa sponsorship.

 

A Software Developer Specialist will focus on engineering-related software services, including model ingestion, automated quantity extraction, plan conformance checks, and CI/CD automation. Leveraging PEPS ensures compliance with procurement regulations while enabling rapid onboarding of specialized talent.

 

The Senior Software Developer Specialist will be responsible for advancing TxDOT's AI initiatives by extending existing proof-of-concept (POC) solutions into scalable, production-ready web applications that directly support transportation engineering workflows. This role will focus on transforming early-stage AI models and prototypes—such as those supporting plan review automation, roadway asset detection, and digital delivery—into fully integrated applications accessible through secure, user-friendly web interfaces across the enterprise.

 

 

Term of Service: The initial term of the contract shall commence upon execution of the contract and expires one year from commencement with the option to renew for two, one-year period(s) at TxDOT's sole discretion. TxDOT will provide an intent to renew, in writing, a minimum of 30 days prior to expiration of the current term.

 

NOTE: The dates, listed below, are estimated and based on the anticipated award date of the contract and will be in accordance with the DIR contract.

 

1st Renewal Option:   One year based on commencement.

2nd Renewal Option: One year based on commencement.

 

II.  CANDIDATE SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

 

Minimum Requirements:
Candidates that do not meet or exceed the minimum stated requirements (skills/experience) will be displayed to customers but may not be chosen for this opportunity.

Years

Required/Preferred

Experience

8

Required

Cloud Platforms: Experience with AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform, or OCI for deploying and managing ML workloads. We leverage AI/ML tools across all major cloud providers (Azure AI, AWS SageMaker/Bedrock, Google Cloud Platform Vertex AI, OCI AI Services).

8

Required

DevOps: Ansible, CI/CD, Docker and Kubernetes experience.

8

Required

Databases: SQL (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL/vector databases.

8

Required

Scripting: Proficient in both Bash and PowerShell for automation.

8

Required

CI/CD Experience: Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or similar automation pipelines.

3

Required

Python: 3-5+ years production experience, this is your primary language.

3

Required

NLP/LLMs: Experience with transformers (BERT, GPT, T5), RAG systems, fine-tuning, prompt engineering, or building LLM applications.

3

Required

Time Series: Forecasting models, anomaly detection, sequential data modeling, or real-time monitoring systems.

3

Required

Recommender Systems: Collaborative filtering, ranking models, personalization engines, or content recommendations.

3

Required

MLOps Tools: Production experience with MLflow, Weights & Biases, Kubeflow, Airflow, or similar platforms.

3

Required

Distributed Training: Large-scale model training, multi-GPU/multi-node setups, efficient data parallelism.

3

Required

Computer Vision: Production CV experience with PyTorch/TensorFlow, OpenCV, YOLO, object detection, segmentation, or real-time inference.

3

Required

Feature stores (Feast, Tecton) or advanced feature engineering.

3

Required

Model optimization: quantization, pruning, knowledge distillation.

3

Required

LLM Models: Ollama, Huggingface, or other non-frontier models

2

Required

AI/ML Production: Built and deployed 2-3+ ML models serving real users, not just experiments.

1

Preferred

Experience with Geospatial Information Systems (GIS) and analyzing spatial data.

1

Preferred

Prior experience in the transportation, logistics, or smart city sectors.

1

Preferred

Background in Computer Vision (object detection, image segmentation) applied to infrastructure or vehicular data.

1

Preferred

Familiarity with public sector data compliance, security, and governance standards.

1

Preferred

Experience with the Unreal gaming engine and real world digital twinning

1

Preferred

Experience with Google Maps Cesium API

1

Preferred

Experience with Polygonflow Dash and its capabilities

 

 

Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.
  • Dice Id: 10314943
  • Position Id: 548-42690-
  • Posted 8 hours ago

Company Info

About KSN Technologies, Inc.

KSN Technologies Inc. is a premier Tier-1 IT consulting and staff augmentation firm with over 20 years of experience delivering highly skilled technology professionals and consulting services to multiple U.S. state government agencies and enterprise clients. We specialize in key technology areas including Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Computing (Azure, AWS, Google Cloud), Cybersecurity, Enterprise Application Development (.NET, Java, Salesforce), Data Engineering, Business Intelligence, DevOps, and Intelligent Automation.

As a trusted government partner, KSN Technologies has built a strong reputation for reliability, compliance, and delivery excellence in regulated environments such as healthcare and public sector digital transformation. Our consultants contribute to mission-critical initiatives including cloud migration, enterprise system modernization, and secure data platforms. We are committed to providing our professionals with impactful project opportunities, competitive compensation, and long-term career growth while enabling clients to achieve their strategic technology goals.

KSN Technologies Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment eligibility verification and background checks may be conducted in accordance with client and government requirements.



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