AI Engineer

University of Texas at Austin • Austin, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The AI/Machine Engineer II supports the development, deployment, and monitoring of machine learning models in production environments. Reporting to the Director of Data Intelligence and Decision Science, this career-development role focuses on applying and expanding proficiency in MLOps practices. The AI/Machine Engineer II uses practical knowledge of machine learning operations to help build scalable, secure, and reliable ML infrastructure in a healthcare setting.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience.
• Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
• Demonstrates proficiency in programming and scripting for ML workflows and automation.
• Applies knowledge of machine learning concepts, model lifecycle, and production deployment.
• Possesses a working knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, cloud infrastructure, and container orchestration.
• Troubleshoots and optimizes ML systems in dynamic, real-world environments.
• Exhibits strong analytical and problem-solving skills for identifying and resolving operational challenges.
• Initiates process improvements and adopts emerging MLOps practices.
• Commits to continuous learning and professional development in machine learning operations.
• Adapts quickly to new tools and emerging best practices.
• Prototypes with unfamiliar libraries and seeks feedback.
• Organizes ML workflows for efficiency and reliability.
• Automates retraining and evaluation jobs.
• Standardizes packaging and environments for reproducibility.
• Handles unclear requirements through testing and iteration.
• Communicates trade-offs clearly and revisits decisions as new data emerges.
• Designs small experiments to reduce uncertainty.
• Communicates and collaborates effectively across technical and non-technical teams.
• Participates in reviews and stand-ups to share updates.
• Co-develops APIs and integration points.

Nice To Haves

• 3+ years of experience in MLOps, DevOps, or ML engineering.
• Experience in healthcare or regulated environments.
• Cloud platform certifications (e.g., foundational or associate-level).
• Introductory certifications in machine learning or DevOps practices.

Responsibilities

• Develops and refines ML deployment pipelines and workflows to support production-grade machine learning lifecycle governance and management.
• Implements lifecycle governance standards for versioning and reproducibility.
• Optimizes workflows for scalability and reliability.
• Implements and maintains monitoring systems to proactively assess model performance, reliability, and drift.
• Detects and reports model drift and anomalies.
• Generates dashboards and alerts for stakeholders.
• Collaborates with data scientists, software engineers, and DevOps teams to translate model requirements into operational solutions.
• Coordinates integration with APIs and application workflows.
• Participates in code reviews and design sessions.
• Designs and automates retraining, validation, and deployment processes to ensure model accuracy and responsiveness.
• Implements checks before deployment.
• Schedules retraining jobs based on triggers.
• Applies healthcare data governance and security protocols to ML systems, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
• Implements access controls and encryption.
• Supports compliance audits and documentation.
• Configures and optimizes cloud infrastructure for ML workloads, balancing performance and cost-efficiency.
• Tunes resource allocation for cost and performance.
• Monitors infrastructure utilization and scaling needs.
• Contributes to technical documentation, process improvement, and knowledge sharing across teams.
• Maintains technical documentation for ML workflows.
• Shares best practices and lessons learned.
• Assists with proof-of-concept evaluations for new MLOps tools.
• Participates in post-mortem reviews for ML pipeline incidents.
• Supports periodic updates to model documentation and compliance records.
• Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure.
• Performs related duties as required.

Benefits

• Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level