Artificial Intelligence Engineer

About Ascendion

Ascendion is a full-service digital engineering solutions company. We make and manage software platforms and products that power growth and deliver captivating experiences to consumers and employees. Our engineering, cloud, data, experience design, and talent solution capabilities accelerate transformation and impact for enterprise clients. Headquartered in New Jersey, our workforce of 6,000 Ascenders delivers solutions from around the globe. Ascendion is built differently to engineer the next.

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We have a culture built on opportunity, inclusion, and a spirit of partnership. Come, change the world with us:

• Build the coolest tech for world’s leading brands
• Solve complex problems – and learn new skills
• Experience the power of transforming digital engineering for Fortune 500 clients
• Master your craft with leading training programs and hands-on experience

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Join a culture of high-performing innovators with endless ideas and a passion for tech. Our culture is the fabric of our company, and it is what makes us unique and diverse. The way we share ideas, learning, experiences, successes, and joy allows everyone to be their best at Ascendion.

About the Role:

Job Title: AI/ML Engineer

Project Summary:

• We are seeking an experienced AI/ML Engineer to play a pivotal role in their AI and Engineering strategy as they expand into cutting-edge technologies.
• This high-impact role involves designing and developing advanced AI frameworks and scalable systems, from initial concept to prototype, through deployment in production environments.

Responsibility:

• Recommending AI system architectures, building MVPs to validate solutions, constructing robust data pipelines, and implementing cloud infrastructure for AI applications.
• The role also includes defining low-latency APIs for AI model deployment, monitoring performance, and ensuring reliable system operation.
• Collaboration with cross-functional teams and leadership on AI strategies, best practices, and governance is a core aspect of this role.
• Candidates should bring a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field, with 5 years of hands-on AI/ML experience (a Master’s/PhD or certifications may partially substitute for experience).
• Deep proficiency in modern deep learning frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, JAX), ethical AI practices (e.g., explainability, fairness), and techniques like Retrieval Augmented Generation or Tree of Thoughts in prompt engineering is essential.
• Experience with production-level ML systems, container orchestration, Agile teams, and scalable software architecture is required.
• The ideal candidate is well-versed in deep learning models such as transformers, GANs, CNNs, LSTMs, and diffusion models, and can debug and tune AI systems for performance.
• Strong communication skills are critical, including the ability to explain complex AI solutions to non-technical stakeholders.
• Familiarity with tools like Streamlit, secure software engineering practices, and AI lifecycle management is also valuable.
• This is a unique opportunity to be at the forefront of AI innovation at Premera, guiding the company’s technical vision and delivering impactful, ethical, and scalable AI solutions.

Location: Remote (US based candidates)

Salary Range: The salary for this position is between $150,000 – $155,000 annually. Factors which may affect pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

Benefits: The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: [medical insurance] [dental insurance] [vision insurance] [401(k) retirement plan] [long-term disability insurance] [short-term disability insurance] [5 personal days accrued each calendar year. The Paid time off benefits meet the paid sick and safe time laws that pertains to the City/ State] [10-15 day of paid vacation time] [6 paid holidays and 1 floating holiday per calendar year] [Ascendion Learning Management System]

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