Job Description

As a Software Engineer, AI/ML, you will design, build, and optimize the backend systems that power intelligent agent workflows. You will work across data pipelines, APIs, and AI/ML frameworks to create reliable, scalable, and production-ready solutions. This role emphasizes strong software engineering fundamentals, with the added dimension of applying AI/ML concepts to real-world enterprise applications.What You'll Do
Backend & Systems Engineering

• Build and maintain Python-based services, integrations, and data pipelines that support AI agent functionality.
• Develop reusable libraries, APIs, and frameworks to accelerate AI-driven product capabilities.
• Ensure code quality, maintainability, and scalability through testing, CI/CD, and performance monitoring.

Applied AI/ML Engineering

• Implement and optimize workflows leveraging LLMs, embeddings, RAG systems, and vector databases.
• Integrate AI/ML libraries and external APIs (e.g., OpenAI, Hugging Face, LangChain, Pinecone, Weaviate).
• Experiment with prompt engineering and fine-tuning to improve reliability and performance of deployed agents.

Collaboration & Delivery

• Partner with product and core engineering teams to translate requirements into technical solutions.
• Contribute to architecture decisions and internal technical documentation.
• Support the deployment of agents into enterprise environments with a focus on stability, accuracy, and scale.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of professional experience as a Python Engineer / Backend Engineer (experience with AI/ML is a strong plus).
• Strong proficiency in Python and familiarity with JavaScript/TypeScript for integrations.
• Hands-on knowledge of AI/ML frameworks and tools (OpenAI, Hugging Face, LangChain, vector DBs, RAG).
• Understanding of system integration patterns and comfort working with RESTful APIs, JSON, and data pipelines
• Experience with enterprise systems (CRM, ERP, Helpdesk, Developer platforms, HR/Finance systems) is a plus.
• Strong debugging, testing, and optimization skills.
• Ability to write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code.

What Success Looks Like in 3–6 Months

• Technical Depth : You’ll be proficient in the internal platform, building integrations and Python services with confidence.
• AI/ML Impact : You’ll have delivered backend components that integrate AI/ML capabilities into enterprise workflows.
• Engineering Excellence : You’ll contribute to reusable libraries, deployment pipelines, and system reliability practices.
• Team Contribution : You’ll collaborate effectively with other engineers and product teams, influencing technical direction.

Why Join Us

• Build production-grade AI/ML systems with Python at the core.
• Work on backend challenges that bring LLMs and AI agents into real-world enterprise environments.
• High ownership and visibility on technical projects.
• Competitive compensation, flexible work setup, and the backing of a global enterprise (IFS).

Additional Information

What We’re Offering

• Salary Range: $120,000 to $150,000 plus bonus potential
• Flexible paid time off, including sick and holiday
• Medical, dental, & vision insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance and disability benefits
• Tuition assistance
• Community involvement and volunteering events

M/F/Disabled/Vet VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We are a Drug-Free Workplace. Interested candidates should apply at: www.ifs.com/about/careers-at-ifs

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. VEVRAA Federal Contractor, Equal Opportunity Employer