Sr. or Lead AI Developer

Our top client is looking for a hands-on Senior AI Developer who can turn complex business problems into scalable, production-ready AI solutions. This role blends deep technical expertise with strong business partnership, ideal for someone who enjoys building, owning, and delivering real-world impact. This is a direct-hire position working on-site four days a week in Irving, TX (Friday's remote).

COMP: Up to $210K based on candidate's experience, etc.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU:

• Medical, dental, and vision with employer contributions
• Healthcare FSA & telehealth options
• Paid vacation, sick leave & holidays
• Life & AD&D insurance, plus multiple 401(k) plans
• Ongoing learning and development programs

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

Build & Deploy AI Solutions (70%)

• Design and deliver end-to-end AI/ML solutions, including predictive models, generative AI, NLP, and automation
• Develop LLM-powered applications (RAG, agents, copilots, prompt engineering)
• Build production-grade pipelines from data ingestion to model monitoring
• Write clean, scalable Python code and implement MLOps best practices (CI/CD, versioning, drift detection)
• Deploy solutions across Azure, AWS, or GCP with a focus on performance, cost, and security
• Ensure responsible AI, governance, and explainability are built into every solution

Partner with the Business (30%)

• Translate ambiguous problems into clear AI solution designs
• Collaborate with stakeholders across Finance, Operations, Sales, and IT to identify high-impact opportunities
• Lead whiteboarding sessions and communicate complex ideas in a clear, business-friendly way
• Define success metrics, quantify ROI, and influence AI roadmap prioritization

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:

• 7+ years in software development; 3+ years delivering AI/ML solutions in production
• Strong Python and experience with ML frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow, scikit-learn)
• Hands-on experience with LLMs and modern AI stacks (OpenAI, Hugging Face, LangChain, vector DBs)
• Cloud experience with Azure, AWS, or GCP AI services
• Ability to clearly communicate technical concepts to non-technical audiences
• Proven experience working directly with business stakeholders
• Experience with AI governance, copilots, or intelligent automation preferred
• Background in analytics, optimization, or decision intelligence preferred
• Experience in complex or regulated environments preferred
• Strong business acumen or MBA preferred

APPLY TODAY! CP# 8547