AI Engineer

AI Engineer (Contract)

Please note that this is a contract role providing services to Microsoft through external staffing partners of Allegis Global Solutions. If you are selected for this role, you will be employed by AGS and will not be an employee of Microsoft.

Summary:

Are you a technically sharp, intellectually curious builder who thrives at the intersection of cutting-edge research and real-world application? This role offers a rare opportunity to work at the forefront of artificial intelligence and machine learning, collaborating with world-class researchers, engineers, designers, and product partners to evaluate emerging AI technologies, build rapid prototypes, and develop novel machine learning solutions. You will design experiments, create evaluation frameworks, fine-tune and validate models, and help determine which technologies merit broader investment and adoption. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys ambiguity, learns quickly, and can move fluidly between research papers, datasets, prototypes, and production-scale systems. Success in this role demands scientific rigor, strong product judgment, and a genuine passion for transforming breakthrough ideas into tools, workflows, and experiences that empower researchers, developers, and customers alike.

Job Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with research teams to evaluate, adapt, and operationalize emerging AI and machine learning innovations into functional prototypes and experimental systems
• Design and execute quantitative and qualitative experiments that measure model performance, user engagement, research impact, and technology adoption
• Develop evaluation frameworks, benchmarks, and success metrics for foundation models, generative AI systems, multimodal experiences, and agent-based workflows
• Fine-tune, validate, and benchmark machine learning models using real-world datasets and emerging research techniques
• Build rapid prototypes and proof-of-concepts that help researchers, partners, and stakeholders assess the practical value of new technologies
• Stay current with advances in machine learning, generative AI, agentic systems, multimodal models, and evaluation methodologies, identifying opportunities to apply new capabilities across research initiatives
• Gather and analyze system requirements, document specifications, and develop software solutions to meet client needs and data requirements
• Analyze and review enhancement requests and specifications
• Implement system software and customize solutions to client requirements
• Prepare detailed software specifications and test plans
• Code new programs to client specifications and create test data for testing purposes
• Modify existing programs to new standards and conduct unit testing of developed programs
• Create migration packages for system testing, user testing, and implementation
• Provide quality assurance reviews
• Perform post-implementation validation of software and resolve any bugs identified during testing

Requirements:

• 5 to 7 years of experience in machine learning and applied AI development
• 5 to 7 years of experience in data science, experimentation, and model evaluation
• 5 to 7 years of experience in software engineering and rapid prototyping
• Demonstrated ability to translate research, emerging technology, or novel ideas into working prototypes, experiments, or deployed solutions
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, or a related technical field required
• Strong technical foundations in software engineering, machine learning, statistics, and experimental design
• Proficiency in programming with demonstrated ability in problem diagnosis and resolution
• Experience building data-intensive applications, machine learning systems, experimentation platforms, or AI-powered products
• Experience evaluating, debugging, and improving machine learning models, data pipelines, and AI-powered applications
• Experience with foundation models, generative AI systems, multimodal models, agentic workflows, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), or related AI technologies
• Ability to rapidly ramp on new projects and deliver results quickly
• Ability to thrive in ambiguous, rapidly changing environments where requirements evolve through experimentation and discovery
• Strong flexibility and adaptability across diverse project types and research domains
• Hands-on experience with AI-assisted coding and rapid prototyping

Additional Details:

• Location: Remote
• Duration: 12 months
• Pay Range*: $75.50 - $85.50 per hour
• Weekly Schedule: 40 hours
• Job Status: Non-Exempt
• Application Deadline: Apply within 72 hours of the posting date to ensure consideration.

This role is eligible for the following benefits:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Hospital plans
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Company paid Basic Life and AD&D as well as voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Company paid short and long-term disability
• Health & Dependent Care Spending Accounts (HSA & DCFSA)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave(PTO, Allegis Group Paid Family Leave, Parental Leave

Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms.

AGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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In accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, employment is contingent upon verification of identity and authorization to work in the United States. All persons hired will be required to complete Form I-9 and provide acceptable documentation as required by law.

Please note that we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to screen, assess, or select applicants for this position. These tools may analyze application materials and assist our team in identifying candidates whose qualifications best match the requirements of the role. If you have questions about our use of AI in the hiring process, or would like more information, please contact us.

*We reserve the right to pay above or below the posted wage based on factors unrelated to protected classifications.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.