Software - Machine Learning Engineer

Job#: 3026858

Job Description:

AI / ML Engineer

Role Overview

Apex Systems is seeking an AI / ML Engineer to help build and operationalize machine learning capabilities in a production environment. This role focuses on model development, deployment, and agent-based systems, with a strong emphasis on MLOps. While the client does not yet have a fully mature MLOps platform, this engineer will play a key role in shaping, standing up, and evolving those practices.

This position is ideal for someone who enjoys building systems from the ground up, working in environments where tooling and standards are still emerging, and directly impacting how ML is operationalized at scale.

Position Details

Compensation: $70-80/hour (negotiable)

Location: Dearborn, MI

Benefits: Access to health, dental, vision, and 401(k)

How to Apply: Apply through this posting or send your resume to Sam Wade, Sr. Professional Recruiter at with the subject line "AI / ML Engineer."

Role Focus & Responsibilities

50% - ML Model Development

• Build and develop machine learning models using PyTorch
• Work with real-time data to solve production-level problems
• Apply ML techniques to real-world use cases
• Collaborate closely with data engineers on data inputs and pipelines

50% - Agents & ML Enablement

• Develop and support agent-based systems within Google Cloud Platform
• Support and enhance the broader data and ML ecosystem
• Work with prompt engineering
• Help operationalize and enable ML workflows across the organization

Technology & Platform Environment

• Programming Language: Python
• Model Development: PyTorch
• Deployment & Orchestration: Vertex AI
• Cloud Platform: Google Cloud Platform (Google Cloud Platform)
• Data: Real-time data processing
• Candidates do not need to be Google Cloud Platform experts on day one, but must have prior production ML experience.

MLOps Expectations

This role is well-suited for someone who:

• Has deployed machine learning models into production environments
• Understands core MLOps concepts, including:
  • Model versioning
  • Monitoring
  • Retraining
  • Data drift
• Is comfortable working in environments where:
  • Tooling is still evolving
  • Standards are being defined
  • They are helping build the runway, not just using it

Education & Background Flexibility

The client is open to candidates from a variety of backgrounds, including:

• Master's candidates from top programs, provided you have:
  • Hands-on machine learning experience
  • Exposure to production-level systems

Ideal Candidate Profile

• The ideal candidate:
• Has built ML models using PyTorch
• Has deployed ML models into production
• Possesses a strong understanding of MLOps principles
• Has experience working with real-time data
• Is interested in agents and applied AI
• Thrives in evolving, fast-moving environments
• Just let me know how you'd like to use it.

Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.