AI Engineer

Request ID: 105289-1
Title: AI Engineer
Locations: Biloxi, MS
Duration: 6 Months
Pay Range: $45 - $50/Hour on W2/C2C (All inclusive)

Introduction

The Senior AI Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and deploying enterprise-grade artificial intelligence solutions, with a strong focus on large language models (LLMs), machine learning, and applied AI use cases. This role enables measurable business value by translating complex data and business problems into scalable AI-driven solutions across the organization. This position will work closely with Data & Analytics, Enterprise Applications, Product Management, and business units to deliver capabilities such as intelligent automation, AI-powered member experiences, predictive modeling, and decision support systems. The Senior AI Engineer plays a critical role in advancing the credit union’s AI strategy, ensuring solutions are secure, scalable, and aligned with enterprise governance and regulatory expectations.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Strong understanding of LLMs, prompt engineering, and model behavior
• Experience with ML frameworks such as PyTorch or TensorFlow
• Knowledge of RAG architectures and vector search
• Experience with APIs, microservices, and distributed systems
• Familiarity with MLOps and CI/CD pipelines
• Strong programming skills in Python and SQL
• Ability to evaluate build vs buy vs integrate decisions
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills
• 5–8 years of experience in software engineering or AI development
• Hands-on experience with multiple LLM platforms
• Experience with agent-based AI systems
• Experience deploying AI solutions in cloud environments
• Experience with enterprise data platforms such as Databricks
• Experience with RAG and vector databases
• Familiarity with LangChain or similar frameworks
• Experience working in Agile/Kanban environments
• Strong understanding of data privacy and security
• Prior work experience at client or in client's Industry

Applicants must be able to work directly for Artech on W2

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

• Experience fine-tuning transformer-based models
• Familiarity with financial services or credit unions
• Experience integrating AI into core banking platforms
• Exposure to multi-modal AI
• Experience with implementing AI solutions within the financial industry (banks or credit unions)

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy AI/ML solutions, including LLM-powered applications and intelligent automation
• Evaluate and integrate leading LLM platforms (e.g., GPT, Claude, Gemini, LLaMA, Mistral)
• Build and optimize prompt engineering, RAG, and fine-tuning strategies
• Develop scalable APIs and AI-enabled services integrated with enterprise systems
• Partner with Data & Analytics teams to leverage enterprise data platforms
• Implement vector databases, embeddings, and semantic search capabilities
• Ensure AI solutions meet enterprise standards for security, compliance, and scalability
• Collaborate with Product Managers and engineering teams within pod structures
• Monitor and optimize model performance, cost, latency, and accuracy
• Stay current with advancements in AI and LLM ecosystems

Company Benefits & Culture

• Lead with integrity, accountability, and ownership
• Act as a technical leader and mentor for AI best practices
• Influence cross-functional teams without authority
• Promote responsible and ethical use of AI
• Support adoption of AI capabilities across the organization

For immediate consideration please click APPLY to begin the screening process with Alex