Description:
Kforce has a client in Jacksonville, FL that is seeking an experienced AI Engineer to evaluate emerging AI technologies, develop rapid prototypes, and help drive adoption of intelligent solutions across the organization. This individual will partner with technical and business teams to identify opportunities, design scalable solutions, and bring AI-driven initiatives from concept through production.
Key Responsibilities:- AI Engineer will stay current with emerging AI technologies, tools, frameworks, and industry trends to inform solution design and technology recommendations* Collaborate with stakeholders to identify business challenges and develop AI-powered solutions that improve automation, insights, and operational efficiency* Build and prototype applications that leverage modern AI capabilities and integrate with existing systems, platforms, and data sources* Provide guidance on AI architecture, implementation strategies, and technology selection while balancing performance, scalability, security, and cost considerations* Lead projects through the full development lifecycle, including discovery, design, testing, deployment, monitoring, and optimization* As an AI Engineer, you will support both software engineering and data-focused initiatives as business priorities evolve* Promote best practices, reusable frameworks, and knowledge sharing to accelerate AI adoption across teams* Effectively manage multiple initiatives while serving as a technical advisor, engineer, problem solver, and collaborator in a fast-paced environment
Requirements:- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field; Advanced degree preferred* 3+ years of software development experience, including building AI-enabled applications or automation solutions* Experience creating proof-of-concept solutions and evaluating emerging AI technologies for business use* Strong application development skills with experience integrating AI capabilities into existing systems and workflows* Familiarity with cloud platforms, APIs, source control, CI/CD pipelines, and modern development practices* Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate across technical and business teams* Passion for continuous learning and staying current with advancements in AI and software engineering* Ability to troubleshoot complex technical challenges and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Preferred Qualifications:- Experience working within regulated industries such as financial services, insurance, or healthcare* Experience with cloud-native architectures and modern deployment practices* Background developing AI-powered applications, automation tools, or internal business platforms* Familiarity with generative AI, conversational AI, workflow automation, and intelligent assistant technologies* Exposure to building reusable frameworks, shared services, or enterprise technology platforms Job TypeDirect Hire Compensation132600 - $179400
