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AI Engineer
Location: Houston, TX
Job Type: contract
Company: IDR
Category: Development and Architecture
IDR is seeking a AI Engineer to join one of our top clients for an opportunity in Houston, TX. This role involves working within a dynamic Data & AI team focused on building scalable AI solutions, with a particular emphasis on generative AI and large language models. The company is a leader in the technology industry, dedicated to innovative AI application development.
Position Overview for the AI Engineer:
- Design, prototype, and deploy GenAI-powered applications using techniques such as RAG, prompt engineering, fine-tuning, and vector search
- Develop APIs and software components in Python to support AI applications and ensure scalable, production-grade solutions
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate AI capabilities into various business applications
- Deploy, monitor, and optimize GenAI models and pipelines using cloud-native tools and orchestration frameworks like LangChain and LlamaIndex
- Contribute to AI platform architecture across cloud environments such as Google Cloud Platform and Microsoft Azure
Requirements for the AI Engineer:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, AI/ML, or a related field
- 5+ years of software development experience with strong Python skills
- 2+ years of hands-on experience building GenAI/LLM-based applications
- Experience developing multi-step agent workflows using orchestration frameworks such as LangGraph or similar
- Proficient in designing retrieval pipelines, embeddings & vector databases, prompt engineering, and working with LLM APIs
What's in it for you?
- Competitive compensation package
- Full Benefits; Medical, Vision, Dental, and more!
- Opportunity to get in with an industry leading organization.
Why IDR?
- 25+ Years of Proven Industry Experience in 4 major markets
- Employee Stock Ownership Program
- Dedicated Engagement Manager who is committed to you and your success.
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
- ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® Client and Talent Award winner 12 years in a row
#LI-Hybrid All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. IDR is subject to certain governmental recordkeeping and reporting requirements for the administration of civil rights laws and regulations. In order to comply with these laws, we invite employees to voluntarily self-identify their race or ethnicity, gender, and veteran status (if applicable). Submission of this information is voluntary and refusal to provide it will not subject you to any adverse treatment. The information obtained will be kept confidential and may only be used in accordance with the provisions of applicable laws, executive orders, and regulations, including those that require the information to be summarized and reported to the federal government for civil rights enforcement. You may access this form here.