Senior AI-first Python Engineer

About the Role

This staffing engagement will have you working for a small studio team inside a Product Consultancy. The consultancy was founded by a Silicon Valley veteran with a background in Defence, AI, and Satellite Startups. This role is for their client, a large private equity firm building products that are changing the US education system.

We are forming a product innovation team focused on AI-first product development. The aim is to minimize manual coding by using tools like Claude 3.5 Sonnet, Copilot, and code generation from drawings. This project is intended to be a long-term initiative. We need engineers who are naturally inclined towards this AI-centric approach. It's a challenging role, requiring resilience and flexibility, as the tools are still maturing and the client's demands will be fast-paced.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and deploy AI-powered applications using Python, focusing on efficiency and performance.
• Build features tested and validated by the product team to accomplish weekly sprint goals.
• Collaborate with ML engineers to integrate machine learning models into production environments.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code with a focus on automation and scalability.
• Design and implement data pipelines to support AI/ML models, ensuring data is clean, normalized, and optimized for processing.
• Optimize backend and AI models for large-scale deployment.
• Work with cloud-based services and APIs (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) to deploy solutions at scale.
• Stay updated with the latest advancements in AI/ML technologies and tools and recommend best practices.
• Document and maintain processes and procedures.
• Use AI for unit testing and quality assurance.
• Maintain quality standards and ensure all products meet customer expectations.

About You

You are a senior Python engineer who has started adopting modern AI tools to become faster and more efficient. You thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy building exciting things. You love working on a mix of mobile app development and AI development using tools like Claude 3.5 Sonnet and Python.

• Advanced English level (MANDATORY).
• 5+ years of experience working with Python, with a deep understanding of its libraries and frameworks.
• 2+ years of experience working with AI libraries and frameworks.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while being a reliable collaborator.
• Proficient in building and optimizing data pipelines and workflows.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud) and code to production.
• Solid understanding of algorithms, data structures, and performance optimization in AI applications.
• Experience with version control (Git & Github) and collaborative development workflows.
• Knowledge of DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.
• Understanding of data governance and data privacy in AI applications.

Benefits/Compensation

• Fully remote position
• Full-time position
• Working hours are 9:00 am - 6:00 pm PST
• Contract-based employment
• Starting at $5,000 - $9,000 depending on qualifications
• Medical insurance available