AI Engineer

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Engineer At Axcelis Technologies, we drive digital transformation to enhance our business processes and deliver exceptional value to our customers. Job Summary We are seeking a highly skilled Artificial Intelligence Engineer with a strong background in Generative AI to join our team. In this role, you will design, develop, and implement advanced AI solutions that optimize equipment performance and enhance operational efficiency, directly contributing to reduced downtime and driving innovation across our operations. Essential Functions Design and build AI agent frameworks to streamline complex workflows, improve decision‑making, and support autonomous task execution. Architect event‑driven AI systems using Redis pub/sub, Kafka, or cloud‑native messaging services to support real‑time inference and continuous feedback. Customize and deploy large language models (e.g., GPT‑4, Claude, Llama3) for domain‑specific use cases, ensuring alignment with organizational goals. Enhance AI agent effectiveness through techniques such as prompt engineering, retrieval‑augmented generation (RAG), and reinforcement learning. Establish monitoring frameworks using tools like MLflow or Weights & Biases to track model performance, detect drift, and manage resource consumption. Deploy scalable AI agents on Kubernetes across Azure, AWS, or GCP, emphasizing serverless frameworks such as Cloud Functions and AWS Lambda. Integrate with cloud‑native AI platforms such as Azure ML, ensuring strict adherence to data privacy and compliance requirements. Work closely with cross‑functional teams—including data scientists, engineers, and IT professionals—to ensure successful implementation and adoption of AI solutions. Preferred Education & Experience Bachelor’s degree in Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, or a related field. 5+ years of hands‑on experience in Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning, with a solid foundation in generative AI applications, deep learning, and natural language processing. Demonstrated success as an AI Engineer, with strong expertise in Python and leading AI frameworks such as TensorFlow or PyTorch, and cloud‑based AI platforms such as Azure OpenAI. Skilled in designing and implementing AI agent architecture and operations workflows. Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities focused on optimizing model performance. Passion for building impactful solutions with speed and clarity in a fast‑paced work environment. Excellent communication skills, capable of explaining technical concepts to non‑technical stakeholders. Equal Opportunity Statement Axcelis is committed to equal opportunity in all aspects of employment. We provide a workplace free from discrimination based on race, sex, religion, age, color, national origin, disability status, medical condition (including pregnancy), veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Axcelis will provide reasonable accommodation necessary to enable a disabled candidate or employee to perform the essential functions of the position, unless such accommodation would create an undue hardship for the company. Salary and Benefits U.S. Base Salary Range: $119,896.80 – $179,845.20 Benefits include eligibility for the Axcelis Team Incentive bonus plan and a comprehensive benefits package for regular employees working 20+ hours per week. #J-18808-Ljbffr Axcelis Technologies, Inc.