Senior Applied AI Engineer

Job-ID: 410554Sector: Technology and ITLocation: Marlborough, MAContract: PermanentPosted: 2026-10-07Deadline: 0001-01-01Our client, AI and automation focused organization is seeking a Senior Applied AI Engineer to join their team. The ideal candidate will have strong stakeholder collaboration, the ability to operate independently in ambiguous environments, and a drive to translate business challenges into production-ready AI solutions, which will align successfully in the organization.Job Title:Senior Applied AI EngineerLocation:Marlborough, MassachusettsPay Range:$117000 - $178000What's the Job?Partner with business stakeholders to uncover high-impact opportunities for AI, automation, and process improvement. Lead discovery workshops and requirements discussions to understand workflows, pain points, and desired outcomes—then define measurable success criteria and KPIs. Design and deliver AI-powered solutions such as copilots, intelligent agents, retrieval augmented generation (RAG) applications, and workflow automations. Build and integrate solutions using modern engineering practices (version control, testing, CI/CD, monitoring) while maintaining strong security standards. Own initiatives from concept through production deployment, adoption support, ongoing optimization, and enhancement based on operational insights.What's Needed?Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related technical discipline, or equivalent practical experience. Approximately 5 to 8 years of experience in software engineering, solution architecture, data engineering, automation, or related fields. At least 2 years of hands-on experience building AI, machine learning, generative AI, or intelligent automation solutions. Strong development skills in Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, C#, or similar programming languages. Practical experience with modern AI concepts including large language models, prompt engineering, AI agents, RAG architectures, model evaluation, and automation frameworks.What's in it for me?Opportunity to work at the intersection of business strategy and technology—turning ideas into measurable, production outcomes. Ownership of end-to-end AI initiatives, from requirements and architecture through deployment, adoption, and continuous improvement. Collaboration with business leaders and technical partners to ensure solutions are production-ready and aligned with governance and compliance. Exposure to a broad set of AI capabilities, including copilots, intelligent agents, RAG, and workflow automation. A role designed for self-motivated problem solvers who enjoy navigating ambiguity and delivering results with minimal oversight.Upon completion of waiting period consultants are eligible for:Medical and Prescription Drug Plans Dental Plan Vision Plan Health Savings Account Health Flexible Spending Account Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account Supplemental Life Insurance Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance Business Travel Insurance 401(k), Plus Match Weekly PayIf this is a role that interests you and you'd like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you!About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells.ManpowerGroup (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands – Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells – creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2023 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 14th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent.