Senior Machine Learning Engineer - Providence - Rag/LLM/Ai

Providence, Rhode IslandHybridContract$80/hr - $90/hrJob DescriptionA well-established enterprise information and analytics organization is adding a Senior Machine Learning Engineer to its Providence team. Working on a hybrid schedule, this person will lead technical efforts that turn emerging AI concepts into durable, large-scale product capabilities.You will focus on intelligent tools built for research-intensive professional users, with an emphasis on generative AI, semantic search, retrieval frameworks, and multi-step agent workflows. The role blends hands-on development with technical leadership: evaluating new approaches, shaping reusable platform patterns, and establishing standards that help AI solutions operate consistently across a global product portfolio.Required Skills & ExperienceExtensive experience designing and delivering applied machine learning solutionsProven ability to build systems powered by large language models and AI agentsStrong understanding of retrieval-augmented generation, embeddings, and vector-based searchExperience supporting model delivery through MLOps tooling and production practicesAdvanced Python programming abilityExperience deploying cloud-native services with AWS and KubernetesDesired Skills & ExperiencePrior work in legal technology, knowledge management, publishing, or another information-rich industry12 or more years of software development experience, or at least 8 years plus a doctorateDegree in computer science, machine learning, engineering, or a comparable technical fieldWhat You Will Be DoingDaily Responsibilities100% hands-on technical contributionDevelop and release AI features that improve how professionals discover, evaluate, and use complex informationCreate scalable services and shared infrastructure for distributed machine learning applicationsImplement retrieval pipelines, agent orchestration, and supporting components for generative AI productsCoordinate with application, cloud, data, and security teams to meet performance, reliability, and governance requirementsThe OfferPerformance bonus eligibilityYou will receive the following benefitsMedical insurance optionsDental coverageVision coveragePaid time away from work401(k) plan with company matching when applicableThis opportunity follows a hybrid work model in Providence, Rhode Island. Applicants must have unrestricted authorization to work in the United States on a full-time basis now and in the future.You will receive the following benefits:Medical Insurance - Four medical plans to choose from for you and your familyDental & Orthodontia BenefitsVision BenefitsHealth Savings Account (HSA)Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending AccountsVoluntary Life Insurance, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability InsuranceHospital Indemnity Insurance401(k) including match with pre and post-tax optionsPaid Sick Time LeaveLegal and Identity Protection PlansPre-tax Commuter Benefit529 College Saver PlanMotion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under MRP’s Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.