AI/ML Engineer

Texas GovLink, Inc. is an Austin-based firm which has been a leading provider of technical and business professionals to clients in Texas. We are currently seeking an experienced AI/ML Engineer to be a key resource on a technical services team. Work Hours and Location 8AM-5PM CST Job Location: Onsite, Austin, TX. This role requires onsite presence 4–5 days per week. Candidates must be local to the Austin, Texas area. Responsibilities The Artificial Intelligence (AI) engineer will develop AI/ML proof-of-concept demonstrations and build new AI/ML solutions that scale with TxDOT’s pipelines and workflows. The role will be embedded within the Traffic Technology team with the goal to develop AI/ML for Operational Technology that improves the safety and operations of the TxDOT roadway system. The AI engineer will work across teams such as Traffic Technology, ITD AI team, and TRF to gather business requirements, develop AI software, and demonstrate successful solutions to end-users. Core Responsibilities Gather and document AI solution requirements from business stakeholders. Develop AI proof-of-concepts and transition successful prototypes into production systems. Design and implement scalable AI pipelines for enterprise applications. Train, fine-tune, and validate AI/ML models for optimal performance. Write clean, efficient software code and scripts for AI workflows. Conduct rigorous testing and quality assurance of AI models and outputs. Ensure compliance with organizational IT governance, security, and audit standards. Stakeholder Engagement & Communication Act as liaison between Traffic Technology team, business stakeholders, and automation developers. Facilitate requirements gathering and ensure clarity in AI solution design. Communicate progress, risks, and issues to project sponsors and leadership teams. Delivery Excellence & Governance Ensure automation projects comply with TxDOT’s IT governance, security, and audit requirements. Promote reusable components and standardized AI development practices. Conduct post-implementation reviews to capture lessons learned and improve delivery methods. Team Coordination & Support Collaborate with data engineers, business analysts, and infrastructure teams. Provide guidance on AI best practices and assist in troubleshooting. Support knowledge sharing and continuous improvement within the team. Qualifications 1-3+ years of: AI/ML Production – Experience building and deploying ML models (1-3+) serving real users, not just experiments Cloud Platforms – Experience with AWS, Azure, GCP, or OCI for deploying and managing ML workloads. DevOps - Docker and Kubernetes experience Databases - SQL (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL/vector databases Scripting - Proficient in both Bash and PowerShell for automation Command Line Interface (CLI) – Production experience working in CLI terminal Preferred (Optional): 1-3+ years of: CI/CD Experience: Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or similar automation pipelines Computer Vision: Production CV experience with PyTorch/TensorFlow, OpenCV, object detection, segmentation, or real-time inference Additional Languages: Go or Rust experience for performance-critical components Feature stores (Feast, Tecton) or advanced feature engineering Contributions to open-source ML projects Overview Texas GovLink offers its family of consultants excellent rates, a local support staff, and an attractive benefits package which includes medical insurance (TGL shares a percentage of the cost), life insurance, a matching 401(k) plan and a cafeteria plan. Candidates selected for interview will be required to undergo criminal background checks and may be required to complete a drug screen in accordance with Federal and State Law. Offers of Employment are contingent on a successful background check Texas GovLink is an equal opportunities employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr Texas GovLink, Inc.