Role Overview
We are seeking a skilled AI/ML Developer with 5–6 years of experience to design, develop, and deploy machine learning models and AI-driven solutions. The ideal candidate should have strong programming skills, hands-on experience with ML frameworks, and the ability to translate business problems into scalable AI solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, build, and optimize machine learning and deep learning models
- Develop end-to-end ML pipelines (data preprocessing, training, evaluation, deployment)
- Work with large datasets and perform feature engineering
- Deploy models using cloud platforms and APIs
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate AI solutions into products
- Monitor model performance and retrain as needed
- Stay updated with the latest advancements in AI/ML
Required Skills:
- Strong proficiency in Python and ML libraries (TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn)
- Experience with NLP, computer vision, or predictive analytics
- Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, and statistics
- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
- Knowledge of MLOps tools (Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines)
- Familiarity with SQL and big data tools (Spark, Hadoop)
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, AI, Data Science, or related field
- 5–6 years of relevant experience in AI/ML development
Good to Have:
- Experience with generative AI or LLMs
- Knowledge of model explainability and ethical AI
- Exposure to real-time ML systems
Compensation, Benefits and Duration
Minimum Compensation: USD 44,000
Maximum Compensation: USD 154,000
Compensation is based on actual experience and qualifications of the candidate. The above is a reasonable and a good faith estimate for the role.
Medical, vision, and dental benefits, 401k retirement plan, variable pay/incentives, paid time off, and paid holidays are available for full time employees.
This position is available for independent contractors
No applications will be considered if received more than 120 days after the date of this post
Photon Chicago, Illinois, USA Office
11 East Adams Street Suite 1100, Chicago, IL, United States, 60603
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