Applied AI Engineer

Company Description

SOCOTEC is a leader in niche consulting services within the architecture, engineering, and construction industries, with a focus on high-performance buildings and specialty structures. We take an integrated, holistic approach to solving challenges in building envelopes, energy efficiency, sustainability, code advisory, and construction advisory projects. SOCOTEC’s reputation for excellence continues to drive its growth and recognition as a best-in-class service provider.

We offer competitive salary and benefits, mentorship, training, and social activities. SOCOTEC is proud to have been officially certified as a Great Place to Work® by the global authority on workplace culture.

Job Description

As an Applied AI Engineer at SOCOTEC, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and deploying AI models that enhance our chatbot program and other AI-driven solutions. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including data scientists, software engineers, and business stakeholders, to integrate advanced AI technologies that address real-world challenges within our industry. You will focus on building scalable, efficient, and accurate machine learning pipelines while staying at the forefront of the latest AI advancements.

• Developing AI Models: Design and implement machine learning models tailored to natural language processing (NLP) and other AI applications within our chatbot and enterprise systems.
• Collaborating with Cross-Functional Teams: Work closely with product managers, data scientists, and software engineers to translate business requirements into intelligent AI-driven solutions.
• Building and Maintaining AI Pipelines: Create and optimize end-to-end machine learning pipelines, from data preprocessing to model deployment, ensuring scalability and performance.
• Optimizing Model Performance: Continuously fine-tune and improve the accuracy, speed, and robustness of AI models, leveraging techniques like hyperparameter tuning and model optimization.
• Implementing Best Practices in AI/ML Development: Ensure the reliability and quality of AI models by following best practices for training, testing, and model evaluation.
• Integrating AI Solutions: Work closely with backend engineers to integrate AI models into production environments using tools like LangChain and cloud services.
• Staying Updated with AI/ML Trends: Keep up with the latest developments in AI, machine learning, and natural language processing, applying new techniques to improve our technology stack.
• Documentation: Provide detailed documentation of AI workflows, models, and algorithms to facilitate collaboration and ensure long-term maintainability

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Python and experience with AI/ML libraries such as Scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch, and Hugging Face.
• Strong understanding of natural language processing (NLP) and experience building chatbot or conversational AI systems.
• Hands-on experience with AI model development, including data preprocessing, model training, evaluation, and deployment.
• Familiarity with AI/ML tools like Jupyter Notebook and cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure.
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git, GitHub) and agile development methodologies.
• Ability to optimize model performance and scale AI solutions for production use.
• Experience with frameworks like LangChain for building conversational AI workflows.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with reinforcement learning, transfer learning, or other advanced AI techniques.
• Knowledge of model monitoring, A/B testing, and continuous improvement strategies for AI systems.
• Experience with containerization tools like Docker for deploying AI solutions.
• Passion for exploring and implementing the latest advancements in AI technology.

We are seeking a creative and detail-oriented individual who is passionate about building and deploying AI-driven solutions. If you thrive in a collaborative environment and are excited about shaping the future of AI at SOCOTEC, we encourage you to apply.

Additional Information

Salary: $110,000-$165,000 

SOCOTEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Your information will be kept confidential according to EEO Guidelines. 

SOCOTEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.