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Donte Jean Pierre

Associate Recruiter at IDR, Inc.
4.61
from 75 reviews
Job
Junior AI/ML Engineer
Austin, TX, United States
CONTRACT
TERMS: contract
START DATE: 9/28/26

IDR is seeking a Junior AI/ML Engineer to join one of our top clients for a remote opportunity. This role involves supporting AI development initiatives focused on driving innovation within a major transportation agency. You will work on evaluating emerging AI tools, designing AI/ML models, and developing scalable AI pipelines in collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Position Overview for the Junior AI/ML Engineer:

  • Support the rapid development of AI/ML solutions to enhance transportation and traffic analysis systems.
  • Evaluate new AI trends, conduct proof-of-concepts, and test feasibility of innovative ideas.
  • Design, build, and deploy AI applications and models tailored to specific use cases, including predictive analytics and natural language processing.
  • Create scalable AI pipelines that can be integrated into existing systems, ensuring efficiency and performance.
  • Collaborate with data, engineering, and software development teams to implement AI solutions effectively.

Requirements for the Junior AI/ML Engineer:

  • Possesses raw knowledge and skillset through coursework with some hands-on work experience in the following areas:
  • Python and SQL skills
  • Data Visualization skills with tools like PowerBI, Tableau, Streamlit, R Shiny, Matplotlib
  • Knowledge of Object-oriented programming & design patterns, unit testing, CI/CD, Git, containerization (Docker)
  • Data pipelines and ETL (Airflow, Prefect, or cloud-native equivalents)
  • Model deployment (REST APIs, gRPC, serverless), monitoring, and versioning; experience with cloud services such as AWS, Azure, GCP, or OCI AI services and cloud-native training/inference environments (SageMaker, Bedrock, Vertex AI, Azure ML); Kubernetes and Docker

What's in it for you?

  • Competitive compensation package
  • Full Benefits; Medical, Vision, Dental, and more!
  • Opportunity to get in with an industry leading organization.

Why IDR?

  • 25+ Years of Proven Industry Experience in 4 major markets
  • Employee Stock Ownership Program
  • Dedicated Engagement Manager who is committed to you and your success.
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
  • ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® Client and Talent Award winner 12 years in a row.
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