What are the responsibilities and job description for the AI Platform Engineer position at University of Nebraska Omaha?
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GENERAL REQUISITION INFORMATION
EEO Statement :
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Job Title
AI Platform Engineer
Job Grade
IT24S
Division
Academic Affairs
College / Dept
College of Information Science and Technology
Department
Computer Science
Requisition Number
2024-00371
FTE (full-time equivalency)
Work Schedule
M-F 8-5
Does the position provide the opportunity to work Remotely / Telecommuting?
No remote / telecommute opportunity
Appointment Term
12- 12 / 12 months
Is this position essential personnel according to the inclement weather policy?
Pay Information
80,000 - 90,000
Pay Schedule
FLSA Designation
Exempt
Position Summary
AI-CCORE is a newly established UNO collaboration facility leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to drive innovation, research, and education. Our AI initiatives include the development of state-of-the-art AI platforms that incorporate both open and proprietary enterprise foundational models to empower diverse applications across enterprise, government, and academic domains. AI-CCORE is seeking a highly skilled AI Platform Engineer to design, develop, and maintain an AI platform that integrates foundational models, supports the creation of LLM stacks, and enables scalable AI solutions. You will work at the intersection of research, education, training, and engineering, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure robust, efficient, and ethical AI deployments.
AI-CCORE (AI Collaborative for outreach research and education) is UNO funded facility which envisions being a global leader and a 1-stop shop for custom AI services and education, producing AI-specialists and leaders for socio-economic progress and well-being of the state of Nebraska and beyond. AI-CCORE will serve as a catalyst for AI-driven innovation, fostering partnerships between businesses and students and position the state as a leading multidisciplinary, translational AI corridor in the nation, driving economic growth while promoting responsible AI development.
Job Duties
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Design and Implementation
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Design and implement an AI platform that integrates open-source and proprietary enterprise foundational models for research, enterprise applications and AI intern preparation, masterclasses and bootcamps.
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Develop Platforms
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- Develop, optimize, and maintain LLM stacks tailored to specific use cases, such as natural language processing, computer vision, and recommendation systems.
- Develop AI platforms to support faculty in designing AI bootcamps, masterclasses and preparing AI interns.
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Creat Scalable APIs and support Architect Training
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Collaboration
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Collaborate with researchers and stakeholders to identify and implement cutting-edge AI technologies.
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Compliance and Security
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Ensure the security, compliance, and ethical use of AI models and data pipelines.
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Monitoring and Troubleschooting
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Monitor platform performance and troubleshoot issues to optimize functionality and user experience.
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Mentoring
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Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance on AI platform best practices.
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Required and Preferred Qualifications
Required Education
Bachelor's degree in computer science, Artificial Intelligence or a related field.
Required Experience
Required License / Certification
N / A
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Preferred Education
Master's degree in computer science, Artificial Intelligence or a related field.
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Preferred License / Certification
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Compliance Requirements
Credit Check
Motor Vehicle Licensing Validity Check
Pre-employment Physical Request and Assessment
Drug Screen
