AI/ML Engineer

Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for an AI/ML Engineer for a right to hire assignment with one of our premier financial services clients in Jersey City, NJ, Boston, MA, or Mclean, VA.

Responsibilities :
We're seeking a passionate, hands-on AI/ML Engineer to join our dynamic Technology Research and Innovation team, where you'll play a pivotal role in spearheading AI initiatives and innovation. As an AI/ML Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in designing, developing, and deploying Artificial Intelligence systems that solve complex problems and drive our technological advancement.

• Generative AI Application Development
  • Develop and implement AI solutions such as Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) and Agentic AI Workflows using advanced techniques in prompt engineering and fine-tuning of Large Language Models (LLMs).
  • Conduct thorough evaluations of LLMs to ensure the models meet the desired performance criteria and are aligned with business goals.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate AI solutions into existing systems and workflows, enhancing overall efficiency and capabilities.
• Model Development and Deployment
  • Design and develop machine learning models and algorithms to address business challenges and improve product features.
  • Deploy machine learning models in production environments to ensure scalability and efficiency.
  • Optimize and refine models based on performance metrics and feedback.
• Data Management
  • Collect, clean, and preprocess data from various sources to create robust datasets for training and evaluation.
  • Implement data augmentation and feature engineering techniques to enhance model performance.
  • Maintain and manage data pipelines to ensure seamless data flow and integration.
• Python API Development
  • Develop scalable APIs in python (fastApi, Apache, Gunicorn, Uvicorn) for model inferencing
• Research and Innovation
  • Stay updated with the latest trends and advancements in AI and machine learning technologies.
  • Conduct research to explore new methodologies and techniques that can be applied to current and future projects.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and implement cutting-edge solutions.
• Collaboration and Communication
  • Work closely with software engineers, data scientists, and product managers to align AI/ML initiatives with business goals.
  • Communicate complex technical concepts and results to non-technical stakeholders in a clear and concise manner.
  • Provide mentorship and guidance to junior team members and contribute to the upskilling of the team.

Required Skills:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in computer science, Statistics, Data Science, or a related field.
• 6+ years of experience in Machine Learning and Data Science.
• Strong programming skills in Python
• Experience working with large datasets and performing data analysis.
• Experience with Machine Learning, Data Visualization, and Generative AI libraries and frameworks (e.g., Pandas, NumPy, Matplotlib, Seaborn, TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn, LangChain).
• Experience in Prompt Engineering, LLM Fine Tuning, and evaluation techniques
• Proven experience in developing and deploying machine learning models in a production environment.
• Strong understanding of Generative AI, Retrieval Augmented Generation, Agentic AI Workflow, Statistical methods, data structures, and algorithms.
• Experience with AWS Sage Maker, Bedrock, and AWS cloud platform for deploying AI solutions.
• Experience in building Asynchronous Python APIs for model inferencing.
• Experience with data visualization tools such as Matplotlib, Seaborn, or Tableau.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills and analytical thinking
• Passion for learning and staying up-to-date with the latest advancements in AI field

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with Snowflake Data Pipelines (stream, task, UDF) and Cortex features is a plus
• Previous experience in a similar role or industry is preferred.

SGA is a technology and resource solutions provider driven to stand out. We are a women-owned business. Our mission: to solve big IT problems with a more personal, boutique approach. Each year, we match consultants like you to more than 1,000 engagements. When we say let's work better together, we mean it. You'll join a diverse team built on these core values: customer service, employee development, and quality and integrity in everything we do. Be yourself, love what you do and find your passion at work. Please find us at .

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