Advanced Systems Engineer - AI Focused

At the County of Marin, employees overwhelmingly report feeling that their work is meaningful, they like the work they do, and they are proud to tell people "I work for the County of Marin." Find out more about us, our values and our organizational culture on the Department of Human Resources website. Read on to find out more about this opportunity.

This recruitment is Open and Continuous. Applicants are encouraged to submit completed applications as soon as possible. The filing period for an open and continuous recruitment may be closed at any time after it has been open for at least two weeks.

There is currently one (1) full‑time vacancy for an Advanced Systems Engineer (ASE) AI Focused, in the Information, Services and Technology (IST) Department.

The County of Marin’s Information Services & Technology (IST) Innovation Team is seeking an AI‑Focused Systems Engineer to design, build, and operationalize artificial intelligence solutions that improve public services, internal operations, and data‑driven decision‑making.

This role sits at the intersection of AI engineering, systems integration, and public‑sector innovation, translating emerging technologies into practical, ethical, and scalable solutions for County departments.

• Work on high‑impact civic problems across health, safety, housing, climate, and more
• Help shape how AI is responsibly used in local government
• Be part of a small, fast‑moving innovation team inside a mission‑driven organization

• Design, build, deploy, and maintain AI‑enabled solutions and Microsoft 365 applications that support County operations and services
• Develop and integrate AI systems (e.g., machine learning models, LLM‑powered tools, automation workflows) into existing enterprise platforms, ensuring reliability, security, and scalability
• Build and manage data pipelines and infrastructure to support AI/ML workloads, including data ingestion, transformation, and model deployment
• Configure and support Microsoft 365 tools and platforms (including Copilot, Power Platform—Power Automate, Power Apps, Power BI) to enhance productivity and decision‑making
• Partner with County departments and cross‑functional teams to identify use cases, define requirements, and deliver effective solutions
• Prototype, test, and pilot emerging technologies, translating innovative concepts into production‑ready tools
• Monitor and evaluate AI systems for performance, accuracy, bias, transparency, and compliance with public‑sector standards
• Support and implement governance, security, privacy, and responsible AI practices across AI and Microsoft 365 environments
• Provide end‑user support, training, and documentation for deployed tools and solutions
• Maintain documentation of architectures, standards, and best practices, and stay current on emerging technologies to drive continuous improvement

• Strong background in software engineering, data engineering, or systems engineering
• Experience building or deploying AI/ML systems in production environments
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and modern data stacks
• Experience with APIs, microservices, and system integration
• Knowledge of LLMs, prompt engineering, or AI‑assisted workflows (preferred)
• Understanding of responsible AI principles (bias, explainability, governance)
• Ability to translate technical concepts into practical solutions for non‑technical stakeholders
• Interest in public service and civic impact

• Application analysis, design, programming, testing, and debugging.
• Computer hardware platforms, operating systems, and middleware systems.
• Database design, management, and recovery; and data access.
• Principles and techniques of application and systems analysis and design.
• Evaluating and selecting software and working effectively with vendors to integrate solutions.
• Analyzing and resolving complex problems, including applications, and software integrations.
• Working effectively with clients, peers, and support teams to define business requirements, provide support for software and applications, and ensure that tasks are completed accurately…