AI Engineer

Posted 2 hours ago

Worldwide

Summary

This is a full time role. I am also not looking for an agency. Please start your response with I am looking for a full time role and I am solo contributor. This is a hands on engineering role supporting client work. Lead end-to-end design and build of LLM applications, agentic workflows, and data pipelines across concurrent client engagements Architect production systems on GCP (preferred) or AWS/Azure as required by the client environment Drive technical scoping and SOW input alongside engagement leads; translate ambiguous client needs into delivery plans with realistic timelines Review code, designs, and client deliverables; mentor consultants and engineers Partner with the India-based delivery team on parallel workstreams Contribute to firm IP — reusable accelerators, reference architectures, eval frameworks Required Experience 7–10 years of hands-on engineering with strong Python proficiency Production experience with OpenAI, Anthropic, or Gemini APIs and modern agent / RAG patterns, including evals Proficiency with FastAPI, PostgreSQL, and at least one major cloud (GCP, AWS, or Azure) Big 4 or top-tier consulting background (Deloitte, Accenture, EY, KPMG, PwC, or equivalent) Demonstrated ability to ship in client environments — IP boundaries, security reviews, change control Direct client-facing experience at the VP or C-suite level

  • More than 30 hrs/week
    Hourly
  • 3-6 months
    Duration
  • Intermediate
    Experience Level
  • $15.00

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  • Remote Job
  • Ongoing project
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Skills and Expertise
Mandatory skills
Artificial Intelligence
Activity on this job
  • Proposals:20 to 50
  • Interviewing:
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  • Invites sent:
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  • Unanswered invites:
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About the client
Member since Jun 12, 2024
  • United States
    Alexandria12:20 PM
  • $187K total spent
    16 hires, 5 active
  • 3,500 hours

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