AI Systems Engineer

Job Title: AI Systems Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking an AI Systems Engineer to deploy and secure an on-premises AI infrastructure for hosting large language models (LLMs). The role involves installing, configuring, and maintaining AI model-serving frameworks on internal GPU-enabled servers. You will develop and maintain robust, scalable APIs to ensure internal access to AI capabilities and seamless integration with enterprise applications and data systems. Additionally, you will collaborate on the implementation of a Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) pipeline and AI agents to automate business workflows.

Responsibilities

• Deploy and secure an on-premises AI infrastructure for hosting LLMs.
• Install, configure, and maintain AI model-serving frameworks on internal GPU-enabled servers.
• Develop and maintain robust, scalable APIs for internal access to AI capabilities.
• Ensure seamless integration with enterprise applications and data systems.
• Collaborate on the implementation of a Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) pipeline.
• Automate business workflows using AI agents.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in computer science, electrical/computer engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in systems engineering, DevOps, or MLOps role.
• Proficiency in Linux Server Administration.
• Strong working knowledge of GPU-accelerated compute environments.
• Proficiency in Python for scripting, automation, and building AI/ML data pipelines.
• Experience deploying LLMs or generative AI models in production environments.
• Working knowledge of RAG architectures, including vector databases, embedding models, and retrieval techniques.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in artificial intelligence software.
• Strong coding skills.

Work Environment

The role involves working with Linux systems and GPU-accelerated environments. You will be part of a dynamic team focused on cutting-edge AI technologies. The work environment is collaborative, encouraging innovation and the implementation of creative solutions to automate business workflows.

This is a Contract position based out of Ann Arbor, MI.

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $42.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Ann Arbor,MI.

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 26, 2025.

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