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AI Developer/Engineer

Company: TeamFicient

Location: Remote

Employment Type: Full-Time

Salary Range: Up to $1,500

Work Schedule:

• Time Range: Between 7 AM and 7 PM CST
• Working Hours: 9 hours per day (8 working hours + 1-hour break)
• Days Off: TBD (2 days per week)

Why Join Us?

At Teamficient, our team spans multiple countries and regions, and we stay connected by operating within EST, CST, and PST time zones.

• Work Without Borders: Collaborate daily with experts from around the world and gain international exposure.
• Built for Remote: Join a fully remote culture designed for autonomy, flexibility, and trust.
• Diverse Perspectives: Be part of a multicultural team where different backgrounds are our greatest strength.
• Grow Globally: Expand your career on a global stage, learning how business works across different cultures and continents.

About the Role

TeamFicient is looking for an experienced AI Developer/Engineer to design, build, and scale production-grade AI applications that deliver real value to our clients. You'll work at the intersection of applied AI, backend engineering, and cloud infrastructure, building systems that are robust, reliable, and ready for the real world. If you have a proven track record of shipping LLM and RAG-based systems in production, this role is for you.

Core Responsibilities

AI Application Development

• Design and build AI-powered applications using LLMs, RAG architectures, and other applied AI systems
• Develop and maintain backend services that support AI platforms and integrate seamlessly with cloud infrastructure
• Build and maintain integrations across various applications to extend AI capabilities

Cloud and Infrastructure

• Deploy, optimize, monitor, and troubleshoot AI solutions on AWS, Azure, and/or GCP
• Implement containerization and orchestration strategies using Docker and Kubernetes
• Ensure AI systems meet performance, scalability, and reliability standards in production

Architecture and Collaboration

• Design scalable AI architectures that translate business requirements into technical solutions
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams throughout the full development lifecycle
• Contribute to code reviews, technical documentation, and engineering best practices

Candidate Qualifications

Must-Haves

• 5+ years of professional experience in AI engineering, machine learning, or software engineering with an AI focus, including production deployments and strong proficiency in Python and AI/ML frameworks, with a degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience
• 2-3 years of hands-on experience with LLMs and RAG architectures in production environments, including vector databases
• 3+ years of experience with cloud platforms, AWS, Azure, or GCP
• 2+ years of experience with Docker and Kubernetes for containerization and orchestration

Good to Haves

• Familiarity with MLOps practices and tools for model deployment and monitoring
• Knowledge of additional programming languages such as Go, Java, or JavaScript/TypeScript
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure as code (Terraform, CloudFormation)
• Contributions to open-source AI/ML projects or active participation in the AI community
• Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science, Machine Learning, AI, or a related field

Application Requirement

• To be considered for this position, you must submit your application through our Careers Page: https://zurl.to/bW4Y?source=CareerSite
• Applications submitted through any other channel, including direct email submissions, will not be accepted or reviewed. This is a firm, non-negotiable requirement.

Work Location: Remote