Lead AI Engineer

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** Lead AI Engineer
**** Lead AI Engineer
** locations

Miami, FL    time type

Full time    posted on Posted Yesterday    job requisition idr
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** Key Responsibilities
**** Machine Learning & Deep Learning Innovation
*** Design, train, and deploy ML models across various business functions.
* Utilize supervised, unsupervised, and reinforcement learning techniques to address a wide range of use cases.
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify critical business problems and propose data-driven solutions.
** Conversational AI & Large Language Models (LLMs)
*** Develop, fine-tune, and deploy enterprise-level LLMs (e.g., GPT, Ollama, Groq) for both internal and client-facing solutions.
* Implement Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) and dialogue management systems to enable dynamic, context-aware conversational experiences.
* Drive initiatives in prompt engineering, model optimization, and response quality improvements.
** Enterprise-Level API Development & Integration
*** Architect and implement RESTful APIs and microservices to connect AI models with internal and external systems.
* Collaborate with the IT team to ensure secure, scalable, and compliant data exchange practices.
* Work closely with Dev Ops to streamline CI/CD pipelines for seamless deployment of AI services.
** Data Engineering & Governance
*** Partner with Data Analysts and Data Engineers to design robust data pipelines using tools such as Apache Spark, Airflow, or similar.
* Oversee data preprocessing, feature engineering, and data wrangling to ensure high-quality input for AI models.
* Ensure alignment with the organization’s data governance policies, maintaining data security and compliance standards.
** Technical Leadership & Mentorship
*** Lead a small team of AI engineers and Data Scientists, providing guidance, code reviews, and best practices for ML/DL development.
* Facilitate knowledge sharing and collaboration through regular team meetings, workshops, and training sessions.
* Partner with cross-functional leaders (e.g., CIO, Data Analysts, Product Managers) to align AI initiatives with Rialto’s strategic goals.
** Continuous Improvement & Collaboration
*** Stay current on emerging AI trends, tools, and frameworks, evaluating their potential business impact.
* Propose and champion innovative projects that leverage generative AI to transform Rialto’s business processes.
* Work with the Director of Information Engineering & AI to track key metrics (e.g., model performance, ROI) and report progress to stakeholders.
** Qualifications**
* ** Education & Experience**+ Bachelor’s degree required in computer science, Engineering, or a related field preferred;
Master’s or Ph.D. highly preferred.+ 5+ years of professional experience developing AI/ML solutions, with a strong track record of successful enterprise deployments.+ Experience in financial services or real estate industries is a plus.
* ** Technical Expertise**+ Proficiency in Python and deep learning frameworks such as Tensor Flow, PyTorch, and related libraries (e.g., Hugging Face Transformers).+ Hands-on experience with LLMs, prompt engineering, and techniques for fine-tuning large-scale language models.+

Experience with data engineering tools like SQL, Apache Spark, Airflow, and data pipeline orchestration.
* ** Systems & Tools**+ Familiarity with Azure cloud services (e.g., Azure Machine Learning, Data Factory) or equivalent cloud platforms.+

Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and CI/CD best practices for scalable deployments.+ Solid understanding of version control systems (Git) and collaborative development workflows.
* ** Soft Skills**+ Excellent communication skills to translate complex AI concepts into actionable insights for business stakeholders.+ Strong leadership, project management, and problem-solving abilities.+ Collaborative mindset with the ability to work across multifunctional teams and drive successful outcomes.

While performing the duties of this job, the Associate is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb…