AI Engineer

AI Engineer

BCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated AI Engineer opportunity in Redmond, WA.

Position Title: AI Engineer

Location: Redmond, WA (Hybrid)

Anticipated Start Date: ASAP

Please note this is the target date and is subject to change. BCforward will send official notice ahead of a confirmed start date.

Expected Duration: 12 Months

Job Type: [FULL TIME] (>%3D40 HRS WEEKLY)], [CONTRACT], [Hybrid]

Pay Range: $80/hr to $85/hr on W2

Please note that actual compensation may vary within this range due to factors such as location, experience, and job responsibilities, and does not encompass additional non-standard compensation (e.g., benefits, paid time off, per diem, etc.).

Title: AI Engineer- Machine Learning

Location: Redmond, WA (Hybrid)

Duration: 12 Months

Responsibilities:

• Create and uphold efficient, scalable, and distributed training systems-including data preprocessing, training orchestration, and model assessment-for training large-scale AI models.
• Enhance the efficiency of training procedures to improve performance and use of resources, while maintaining scalability and dependability.
• Collaborate with researchers to create training and evaluation pipelines for state-of-the-art algorithms.
• Develop and design benchmarks for evaluating ML models.
• Perform training and fine-tuning of foundation models for robotic applications.
• Monitor and analyze pipelines, identifying bottlenecks and proposing solutions to improve efficiency and performance.
• Ensure the robustness and reliability of the training infrastructure, including automated testing and continuous integration.

Preferred Qualifications:

• BS, MS or higher degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Engineering or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Proficiency in Python, C++, or similar and at least one deep learning library such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, JAX, etc.
• Strong background in distributed computing, parallel processing techniques, handling large-scale datasets and data preprocessing.
• Deep understanding of state-of-the-art machine learning techniques and models.
• Experience with cloud-based training environments (AWS, Google Cloud, Azure).
• Experience in developing and maintaining software tooling and infrastructure for machine learning.
• Deep understanding and practical experience with software engineering principles, including algorithms, data structures, and system design.
• Experience with continuous integration and automated testing frameworks.

Candidate Requirements:

• Years of Experience Required: 2-5 (or 5+ if possible) overall years of experience in the field.
• Degrees or certifications required: Bachelor's degree in computer science or related filed is required to be eligible for this role.
• Disqualifiers: N/A
• Best vs. Average: The ideal resume would contain position as a master's degree student where they worked on robots, reinforcement learning, action models. If has a doctorate or partial doctorate is a plus.
• Performance Indicators: Performance will be assessed based on meeting deadlines and quality of work.

Top 3 Hard Skills Required + Years of Experience

Minimum 2+ years' experience with Linux

Minimum 2+years' experience with Python

Minimum 2+years' experience with Configuration management.

In addition:

2+ ROS/ROS2

2+ TensorFlow

2+ Any sort of machine learning packages.

Benefits:

BCforward offers all eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to major medical, HSA, dental, vision, employer-provided group life, voluntary life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and 401k.

About BCforward:

Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BCforward's 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally.

BCforward champions the power of human potential to help companies transform, accelerate, and scale. Guided by our core values of People-Centric, Optimism, Excellence, Diversity, and Accountability, our professionals have helped our clients achieve their strategic goals for more than 25 years. Our strong culture and clear values have enabled BCforward to become a market leader and best in class place to work.

BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.

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This posting is not an offer of employment. All applicants applying for positions in the United States must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The submission of intentionally false or fraudulent information in response to this posting may render the applicant ineligible for the position. Any subsequent offer of employment will be considered employment at-will regardless of the anticipated assignment duration.

Interested candidates please send resume in Word format Please reference job code 240264 when responding to this ad.

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