Associate AI Engineer

NAVEX is building AI-enabled applications and services, and this Associate AI Engineer role supports the development, testing, deployment, and ongoing operation of production AI system components. Based in Houston, TX with a hybrid work arrangement, you will help turn data and model capabilities into reliable features for enterprise workflows. What you’ll do Develop and test Python components for AI applications, including generative AI , retrieval , and agent workflows Build APIs , services, and integrations that connect AI capabilities with enterprise applications and data platforms Create data pipelines to extract, clean, transform, and validate data for AI and machine-learning use cases Support predictive modeling , feature engineering , and statistical analysis to assess data quality and model performance Develop automated tests and evaluation datasets, then analyze errors and measure accuracy , reliability , latency , and cost Assist with cloud deployment, monitoring, and troubleshooting using established source control , code review , and

CI/CD

practices Apply privacy , security , and responsible AI safeguards, validating outputs and escalating quality, bias, compliance, or model-risk concerns Collaborate across Engineering , Data , and Product , documenting work, communicating findings and risks, and incorporating feedback to strengthen skills Required qualifications Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or another related quantitative discipline, or equivalent practical experience Foundational professional, internship, academic, or project experience in software engineering, data engineering, machine learning, or statistical computing Experience programming in Python Experience working with SQL and relational data Understanding of data structures, data transformation, and data-quality concepts Foundational knowledge of statistical analysis and machine-learning methods Experience with common data or machine-learning libraries such as pandas , NumPy , scikit-learn , or comparable technologies Familiarity with APIs , automated testing, debugging, source control, and software-development practices Ability to analyze technical problems and communicate findings clearly Ability to collaborate effectively within cross-functional teams Demonstrated interest in developing and operating production AI systems Technologies you may work with Python, SQL, pandas, NumPy, scikit-learn CI/CD LLMs, RAG, embeddings, semantic search AI agents, tool calling Cloud platforms, containers Model tracking, versioning, monitoring Compensation and company notes Salary: USD 85,000 per year. NAVEX also provides a meaningful purpose , a high-performance environment , and a candid, supportive culture with growth opportunities. The starting pay for this role is $85,000 per annum. NAVEX is an equal opportunity employer committed to including individuals of all backgrounds, including those with disabilities and veteran status. Bonus experience (helpful) Building data pipelines, Python APIs, or predictive models, including feature engineering and evaluation Working with LLMs, prompts, RAG, embeddings, semantic search, or AI agents and tool calling Using cloud platforms, containers, CI/CD, or tools for model tracking, versioning, and monitoring Applying responsible AI, privacy, and risk controls to complex, sensitive, or regulated data Comfort working in a fast-paced, candid environment that values innovation, healthy debate, and follow-through Interest in leveraging job competencies to champion NAVEX’s core values and drive results #J-18808-Ljbffr NAVEX