AI Engineer Need Local Only No H1B

Title : AI Engineer
Location : Boston MA-Hybrid (local only)
Duration : 12 months

Visa-No H1b

Qualifications
* AI/ML Development Expertise: Strong proficiency in developing and deploying machine learning models and AI systems in production environments, with deep knowledge of contemporary AI frameworks, tools, and best practices.
* Software Engineering: Excellent software development skills with proficiency in Python, TensorFlow/PyTorch, and experience with containerized deployments and MLOps practices.
* Data Pipeline Engineering: Extensive experience with end-to-end data pipelines using tools like Apache Airflow, Prefect, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform), data warehousing solutions (Snowflake, Redshift), processing frameworks (Spark, Kafka), and container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes), with proficiency in Python, SQL, and version control/CI/CD practices.
* Machine Learning Engineering: Demonstrated experience in the full ML lifecycle including data preparation, feature engineering, model training, validation, deployment, and monitoring in production.
* Natural Language Processing: Advanced knowledge of NLP techniques and large language models (LLMs), including prompt engineering, context management, and implementation strategies for enterprise applications.
* Cloud Computing: Experience deploying and scaling AI systems in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform), with knowledge of cloud-native AI services.
* Solution Architecture: Ability to design scalable, secure, and efficient AI system architectures that meet enterprise requirements and performance standards.
* System Integration: Ability to integrate AI solutions with existing enterprise systems, APIs, databases, and authentication services to create cohesive user experiences.
* Performance Optimization: Experience optimizing AI models for both accuracy and computational efficiency in resource-constrained environments.
* Security Awareness: Knowledge of security best practices for AI systems, including data protection, model security, and prevention of adversarial attacks.
* Data Science: Strong understanding of data structures, algorithms, statistical analysis, and data visualization techniques relevant to AI applications.
* AI Ethics and Governance: Understanding of ethical considerations in AI development, including bias mitigation, fairness, transparency, and compliance with relevant regulations.
* Problem-Solving: Exceptional problem-solving skills to troubleshoot complex AI system issues and optimize performance in real-world applications.
* Project Management: Ability to manage AI development projects, prioritize tasks, and deliver solutions on schedule and within scope.
* Cross-functional Collaboration: Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders, translating business requirements into technical specifications and explaining technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
* Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to document systems, present findings, and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, or related field; Master's degree preferred.
* Minimum of 5 years of experience in AI/ML engineering roles, with at least 2 years working with production AI systems in enterprise environments.
* Experience with AI system implementation in higher education or similar complex organizational settings preferred.