Senior Software Developer Specialist

We are seeking a Senior Software Developer for a hybrid position (2 days/wk in South Austin office) with deep expertise in AI/ML development to join our Austin client's team. In this role, you will design, build, and deploy production-grade machine learning systems that serve real users on a scale. You will work across cloud platforms, contribute to MLOps infrastructure, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful AI-driven solutions. CORE REQUIREMENTS AI/ML SPECIALIZATIONS Natural Language Processing & LLMs * Experience with transformer architectures (BERT, GPT, T5), RAG systems, fine-tuning, prompt engineering, or building LLM applications. Time Series & Anomaly Detection * Forecasting models, anomaly detection, sequential data modeling, or real-time monitoring systems. Recommender Systems * Collaborative filtering, ranking models, personalization engines, or content recommendation pipelines. Computer Vision * Production CV experience with PyTorch/TensorFlow, OpenCV, YOLO, object detection, segmentation, or real-time inference. MLOPS & INFRASTRUCTURE * MLOps Tools: Production experience with MLflow, Weights & Biases, Kubeflow, Airflow, or equivalent platforms. * Distributed Training: Large-scale model training, multi-GPU/multi-node setups, and efficient data parallelism. * CI/CD: Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or comparable automation pipeline experience. * Feature Stores: Familiarity with Feast, Tecton, or advanced feature engineering practices. * Model Optimization: Quantization, pruning, and knowledge distillation for production efficiency. * LLM Models: Experience with Ollama, Hugging Face, or other open/non-frontier model frameworks. Required Technical Skills * Python: 3-5+ years of production experience; Python is your primary language. * AI/ML Production: Built and deployed 2-3+ ML models serving real users - not just experiments. * Cloud Platforms: Experience with AWS, Azure, GCP, or OCI for deploying and managing ML workloads. We leverage AI/ML tools across all major providers (Azure AI, AWS SageMaker/Bedrock, GCP Vertex AI, OCI AI Services). * DevOps: Hands-on experience with Ansible, CI/CD pipelines, Docker, and Kubernetes. * Databases: Proficiency in SQL (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL/vector databases. * Scripting: Proficient in both Bash and PowerShell for automation workflows. Preferred Qualifications * Experience with Geospatial Information Systems (GIS) and analyzing spatial data. * Prior experience in transportation, logistics, or smart city sectors. * Background in Computer Vision (object detection, image segmentation) applied to infrastructure or vehicular data. * Familiarity with public sector data compliance, security, and governance standards.