Artificial Intelligence (AI) Engineer III (2316)

Location: Melbourne, Florida

Openings: 1

Work Model: Hybrid, 2 - 3 days in office

Job Type: Contract

Duration: 1 Year

Rate: $61/hour (W2) + Benefits

Hours: 40 hours/week, 8 - 5

Project: Technology Division

Position Summary: An AI (Artificial Intelligence) Engineer develops and trains AI models to automate processes and solve complex problems. They design and implement AI systems, ensuring they function effectively and align with business objectives.

- Evaluate machine learning processes and select appropriate models.
- Collect and analyze large datasets to train AI models. Develop and deploy AI algorithms and systems.
- Collaborate with cross functional teams to establish goals for AI processes.
- Test and validate AI models to ensure accuracy and effectiveness. Manage data and project infrastructure.
- Stay updated on the latest AI developments and technologies.
- Hands‑on experience fine‑tuning, adapting, and deploying LLMs, including prompt engineering, embeddings, and context management.
- Proven ability to design and implement production‑grade LLM solutions such as RAG pipelines, agents, and tool/function‑calling systems.
- Experience owning the end‑to‑end ML lifecycle, including CI/CD, deployment, monitoring, versioning, and performance/cost optimization.
- Strong Python skills with experience building scalable, testable APIs and services that integrate ML/LLM models into enterprise systems.
- Hands‑on experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP, including containerization (Docker), orchestration (Kubernetes), and GPU‑based ML workloads.

- Qualifications:
- Masters degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- Proven experience as an AI Engineer or in a similar role.
- Strong programming skills in languages such as Python, R, or Java.
- Experience with machine learning frameworks and libraries. Excellent analytical and problem‑solving abilities.




- Effective communication and collaboration skills.

About the Employer

Deputy is a global SaaS workforce management company with hubs in Sydney, Melbourne, San Francisco and London, plus team members working remotely across the United States. Our platform serves over 1.5 million workers and 375,000 workplaces across 100+ countries. We are backed by top global investors and recently achieved Unicorn status.

We’re becoming an AI‑native company, a commitment that means you'll be empowered (and expected) to use AI tools and thinking in your day‑to‑day work. You'll have the training, support, and freedom to use AI responsibly and creatively to spark ideas, solve problems faster, and unlock new ways of working.

If you’re passionate about creating solutions that put people first and helping businesses and their teams thrive, join us at Deputy and make an impact where it matters most!

Employee Perks

- Enjoy a adaptable work policy (with a work‑from‑home stipend to set you up for success!)
- Own a piece of Deputy via our Employee Share Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- Take paid parental leave to support you and your family
- Stay protected with Group Salary Continuance Insurance
- Access support through our Employee Assistance Program
- Enjoy additional leave days — including study assistance, celebration days and volunteering
- Join our global working groups focused on collaboration, belonging and connection
- Get creative at our annual Hackathons
- Take advantage of our novated leasing for electric vehicles, internet reimbursement and more!

Equal Opportunity

Deputy believes in equal opportunity and that inclusiveness and diversity promote innovation. Our global team members are from a variety of cultures. And we welcome different perspective and skills.

Why Deputy?

We’re a focused, collaborative team working to empower the most workforce across the globe. If you want to shift the focus from back‑end work to frontline workers and see your solutions solve real problem at scale, Deputy is the place for you.

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