
AI Engineer
Impiricus
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: New York • United States
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Salary
💰 $110,000 - $135,000 per year
About the role
- Design, develop, and maintain backend systems in Python, integrating AI-driven functionalities and APIs
- Implement prompt engineering, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAGs), and basic generative AI solutions into platform workflows
- Collaborate on AI model deployment, fine-tuning, and production integration
- Apply ML algorithms such as linear regression, logistic regression, tree-based methods, and neural networks where applicable
- Ensure scalable, secure architecture leveraging AWS services (EC2, S3, Lambda, etc.)
- Contribute to architectural decisions, backend infrastructure, and system optimization
- Work cross-functionally with product, data science, and engineering teams to align AI initiatives with business goals
- Mentor junior AI engineers as the team grows
- Stay current with emerging AI technologies and assess their applicability to product needs
- Business travel necessary, especially for Remote candidates
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or a related STEM field
- 2+ years of backend software development experience, with a strong focus on generative AI technologies, including prompt engineering and API integrations
- Solid understanding of ML algorithms (regression models, tree-based algorithms, neural networks)
- Proficiency with AWS infrastructure (EC2, S3, networking fundamentals)
- Strong foundation in general computer engineering and networking principles
- Python proficiency preferred
Benefits
- Healthcare: Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents + on-demand healthcare concierge
- HSA, FSA & DCFSA: Pre-tax savings options for healthcare and dependent care, with monthly employer contributions to HSA (if enrolled in a high-deductible plan)
- Coverage & Protection: 100% paid short- and long-term disability, plus life and AD&D insurance
- Flexible Time Off: Take the time you need with a flexible vacation policy — recharge your batteries your way
- Parental Leave: 12 weeks of paid leave to spend time with your newborn, adopted, or foster child (available after 6 months)
- Your Work, Your Way: If you’re close to an office, we encourage spending some time in-person to collaborate and connect. If not, remote is always an option.
- Home Office Setup: We’ll ship you the gear you need to create a comfortable workspace at home.
- 401(k): Save for your future with tax advantages (and company match!)
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
Pythonprompt engineeringRetrieval-Augmented Generationmachine learning algorithmslinear regressionlogistic regressiontree-based methodsneural networksbackend software developmentAPI integrations
Soft skills
collaborationmentoringcommunication
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer ScienceBachelor’s degree in MathematicsBachelor’s degree in Physics