AI Engineer

Akkodis is seeking an AI Engineer for a Contract with a client in Austin, TX (Hybrid). The ideal candidate with a strong backend foundation in Python, APIs, and cloud infrastructure, responsible for building and maintaining scalable ML-driven backend services .

Rate Range: $53/hour to $56/hour; The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.

AI Engineer Job Responsibilities include:

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend systems using Python, APIs, and cloud infrastructure to support AI/ML services.
• Build, train, and optimize machine learning models and endtoend training pipelines for production use.
• Integrate ML models into applications by developing MLbased features and services.
• Collaborate effectively with crossfunctional teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Work independently while contributing to and integrating with an existing engineering team and codebase.
• Ensure code quality, performance, and reliability through testing, monitoring, and documentation.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, or a related technical field.
• 8-10 years of professional experience in AI/ML engineering or related backend development roles.
• Demonstrated expertise in backend development with Python, APIs, and cloud-based infrastructure, along with hands-on experience in ML model development and deployment.
• Proven ability to work independently as a contractor while effectively collaborating with crossfunctional teams using modern ML frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow, scikitlearn).

If you are interested in this role, then please click APPLY NOW. For other opportunities available at Akkodis, or any questions, feel free to contact me at Gopal.Gupta@ akkodisgroup.com.

Pay Details: $53.00 to $56.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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