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.

Job Requirements

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.