Software Senior Engineer (AI Engineer)

Meridian Technologies is currently seeking a Software Senior Engineer (AI Engineer) for an opportunity in Houston TX!

Summary:

• Position Title: Software Senior Engineer (AI Engineer)
• Location: Houston, TX/On-Site
• Anticipated start date: ASAP
• 6-month contract
• Must be able to work on W2 as an hourly Meridian Employee

Job Requirements:

• LLM Framework Expertise: Proven experience with large language model frameworks, including deployment, fine-tuning, and inference techniques.
• Machine Learning Background: Strong foundation in machine learning principles, particularly as applied to LLMs and agent-based architectures.
• Programming Skills: Proficiency in Python and familiarity with essential AI libraries (e.g., PyTorch, Langchain/Langgraph, Bedrock).
• Deployment and Scalability: Familiarity with deploying and scaling AI solutions in production environments to ensure reliability and efficiency
• Master s degree in computer science, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, or a related field
• 3 4 years of experience in AI/ML engineering or data science roles
• Proven experience working with large language models (LLMs)
• Strong programming skills in Python and experience with frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, or similar
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Ability to work independently and communicate effectively in a remote setting
• Must be available to work Mountain Time hours

Job Responsibilities:

• Agent-Based Application Development: Develop intelligent, autonomous agents capable of handling complex tasks within AI applications to drive performance and user satisfaction.
• Prompt Engineering: Design and optimize prompt structures to improve the accuracy and relevance of AI outputs, ensuring robust interactions with LLMs.
• LLM Framework Implementation: Implement and fine-tune large language models, utilizing frameworks for optimal response generation, efficiency, and scalability.
• AI Deployment & Scaling: Oversee the deployment and scaling of LLMs in production environments, ensuring effective resource use and high performance under varying workloads.

About Meridian Technologies:

Over its 20-year history in business, Meridian has earned a reputation for being a trusted business and technology advisor to some of North America s most noted brands. Our core capabilities span a broad array of technologies, solutions and platforms. Our key technology practice areas include Advanced Analytics/Data Science, Agile Development, Application Development, Cloud and Infrastructure, Digital Transformation, Delivery Leadership/Project Management, Information Security and ERP (SAP, Oracle)

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