Engineering Jobs in Bellevue Washington Remote

About Pinterest:

Millions of people around the world come to our platform to find creative ideas, dream about new possibilities and plan for memories that will last a lifetime. At Pinterest, we're on a mission to bring everyone the inspiration to create a life they love, and that starts with the people behind the product.

Discover a career where you ignite innovation for millions, transform passion into growth opportunities, celebrate each other's unique experiences and embrace theflexibility to do your best work. Creating a career you love? It's Possible.

At Pinterest, AI isn't just a feature, it's a powerful partner that augments our creativity and amplifies our impact, and we're looking for candidates who are excited to be a part of that. To get a complete picture of your experience and abilities, we'll explore your foundational skills and how you collaborate with AI.

Through our interview process, what matters most is that you can always explain your approach, showing us not just what you know, but how you think. You can read more about our AI interview philosophy and how we use AI in our recruiting process here.

With more than 500 million users around the world and 300 billion ideas saved, Pinterest Machine Learning engineers build personalized experiences to help Pinners create a life they love. With just over 3,000 global employees, our teams are small, mighty, and still growing. At Pinterest, you'll experience hands-on access to an incredible vault of data and contribute large-scale recommendation systems in ways you won't find anywhere else.

What you'll do:

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• Build cutting edge technology using the latest advances in deep learning and machine learning to personalize Pinterest
  
• Partner closely with teams across Pinterest to experiment and improve ML models for various product surfaces (Homefeed, Ads, Growth, Shopping, and Search), while gaining knowledge of how ML works in different areas
  
• Use data driven methods and leverage the unique properties of our data to improve candidates retrieval
  
• Work in a high-impact environment with quick experimentation and product launches
  
• Keeping up with industry trends in recommendation systems
  

What we're looking for:

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• 2+ years of industry experience applying machine learning methods (e.g., user modeling, personalization, recommender systems, search, ranking, natural language processing, reinforcement learning, and graph representation learning)
  
• End-to-end hands-on experience with building data processing pipelines, large scale machine learning systems, and big data technologies (e.g., Hadoop/Spark)
  
• Degree in computer science, machine learning, statistics, or related field
  
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  • M.S. or PhD in Machine Learning or related areas
    
  • Publications at top ML conferences
    
  • Expertise in scalable realtime systems that process stream data
    
  • Passion for applied ML and the Pinterest product
    
  
  
  

Relocation Statement:

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• This position is not eligible for relocation assistance. Visit our PinFlex page to learn more about our working model.
  

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At Pinterest we believe the workplace should be equitable, inclusive, and inspiring for every employee. In an effort to provide greater transparency, we are sharing the base salary range for this position. The position is also eligible for equity. Final salary is based on a number of factors including location, travel, relevant prior experience, or particular skills and expertise.

Information regarding the culture at Pinterest and benefits available for this position can be found here.

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City of Kirkland

$24.22 - $27.26 Hourly

Kirkland, WA

Seasonal

202100740

Parks & Community Services - PMO Supervisor 2

02/18/2026

Continuous

Non-Exempt

N/A

Seasonal Parks Laborers perform general labor tasks as assigned to contribute to the development and maintenance of City public grounds and moorage facility.

Each Laborer works as part of a team to conduct routine maintenance and park development which includes cleaning restrooms, picnic shelters, and other City facilities as well as opening and closing parks daily, addressing customer concerns as they arise, collecting garbage, and picking up litter. Depending on the team of assignment, the Seasonal Laborers perform their work under supervision to maintain park landscaping, turf, sport fields, trees, boardwalks, buildings, equipment, and natural areas undergoing habitat restoration. Please note the specific tasks listed below.

All Laborers positions will operate vehicles, equipment, and a variety of hand and small power tools as required to complete their assigned tasks.

Essential Duties

• Hand mows spaces not accessible by tractor-mowers.
• Trims grass and cuts weeds with an edger or weed eater.
• Raking leaves, spreading sand and soil, installing park benches and cleaning the docks.
• Waters vegetation on City facility grounds.
• Remove debris with mechanical blower.
• Makes garbage runs at City facilities. This includes emptying garbage cans, picking up litter and debris.
• Landscape installation to include planting, weeding and bed maintenance.

Additional Responsibilities

• Assist with hand equipment and small engine maintenance and repair.
• Set up equipment where necessary.
• Painting and staining as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Basic knowledge and/or experience in landscape services.
• Basic knowledge in landscape maintenance.
• Skills to use basic mowing equipment.
• Basic knowledge in horticulture.
• Ability to read directional maps.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must maintain a valid Washington State Driver's License and maintain ability to operate a City pick-up truck.
• Must meet minimum age requirements under Department of Labor and Industries regulations (age 18).

Physical Abilities
Must be able to move objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Walk, kneel, bend for extended periods of time.

Working Conditions
Performs work outdoors in inclement weather. May work weekends or staggered schedule.

Union Affiliation
Seasonal Laborers are not represented by a union until they exceed 347 hours service. Thereafter, they are represented by the Teamsters union, with membership options that will be provided upon employment. These hours are additive from a previous year of service unless the returning employee has a break in service between seasons of twelve months or more.

Benefits
This position receives sick leave.

Selection Process
Applicants must provide a resume and cover letter describing experience and knowledge of the role. Those who meet the minimum qualifications and requirements for the advertised position(s) will be invited by phone or email to interview. Position open until filled. First review of applicants 15 days after initial post.

Candidates who are selected to interview will be required to complete a criminal background check.

The City of Kirkland is a welcoming community where every person can thrive and grow. We value diversity, inclusion, belonging, and work together to support our community. We do this by solving problems, focusing on the customer, and respecting all people who come into the City whether to visit, live, or work. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to creating a workforce that does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, age, color, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, marital status, genetic information, veteran status, disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. We encourage qualified applicants of all backgrounds and identities to apply to our job postings. Persons with a disability who need reasonable accommodations in the application or testing process, or those needing this announcement in an alternative format, may call or Telecommunications Device for the Deaf at .

About Pinterest:

Millions of people around the world come to our platform to find creative ideas, dream about new possibilities and plan for memories that will last a lifetime. At Pinterest, we're on a mission to bring everyone the inspiration to create a life they love, and that starts with the people behind the product.

Discover a career where you ignite innovation for millions, transform passion into growth opportunities, celebrate each other's unique experiences and embrace theflexibility to do your best work. Creating a career you love? It's Possible.

At Pinterest, AI isn't just a feature, it's a powerful partner that augments our creativity and amplifies our impact, and we're looking for candidates who are excited to be a part of that. To get a complete picture of your experience and abilities, we'll explore your foundational skills and how you collaborate with AI.

Through our interview process, what matters most is that you can always explain your approach, showing us not just what you know, but how you think. You can read more about our AI interview philosophy and how we use AI in our recruiting process here.

With more than 550 million users around the world and 300 billion ideas saved, Pinterest Machine Learning interns help build personalized experiences to help Pinners create a life they love. With just over 3,000 global employees, our teams are small, mighty, and still growing. At Pinterest, you'll experience hands-on access to an incredible vault of data and contribute large-scale recommendation systems in ways you won't find anywhere else.

As a machine learning intern at Pinterest, you'll work on tackling new challenges in machine learning and artificial intelligence. You'll conduct research that can be applied across Pinterest engineering teams and engage in external collaborations and mentoring, while also performing research in any of the following areas: image recognition, user modeling, recommender systems,search, ads, ranking, natural language processing, neural networks, personalization, graph representation learning, and big data analytics.

Note to applicants:

By applying to this role, you will be considered for multiple intern roles open across our various ML teams. Please only apply once within the USA or Canada as multiple applications may delay our recruitment process.

Internships are 12 weeks paid, with fixed start dates in May or June to accommodate varying school calendars. Depending on the team, our summer internships will be located either remote or hybrid in San Francisco, Palo Alto, New York or Seattle offices.

We offer 2 internship start dates:

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• May 18, 2026 - August 7, 2026
  
• June 15, 2026 - September 4, 2026
  

What you'll do:

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• Lead your own project start to finish to contribute in cutting-edge research in machine learning and artificial intelligence that can be applied to Pinterest problems
  
• Collect, analyze, and synthesize findings from data and build intelligent data-driven models
  
• Write clean, efficient, and sustainable code
  
• Use machine learning, natural language processing, and graph analysis to solve modeling and ranking problems across discovery, ads and search
  
• Scope and independently solve moderately complex problems
  
• Demonstrate accountability for the quality and completion of your tasks and projects, collaborating with your team and seeking guidance as needed.
  

What we're looking for:

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• Working towards a PhD in Computer Science, ML, NLP, Statistics, Information Sciences or related field
  
• Proficiency in at least one systems language (Java, C++, Python) or one ML framework (Tensorflow, Pytorch, MLFlow)
  
• Experience with big data technologies (e.g., Hadoop/Spark) and scalable realtime systems that process stream data
  
• Experience in research and in solving analytical problems
  
• Strong communicator and team player with the ability to find solutions for open-ended problems.
  
• Preferred Qualifications:
  
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  • Publications in machine learning, AI, data science, data analytics, statistics, or related technical fields
    
  • Interest in research and in applying ML to impactful real-world problems on the Pinterest product
    
  
  
  

Why Intern at Pinterest?

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• Meaningful Work: Contribute to projects that impact millions of users worldwide.
  
• Mentorship: Learn from and be guided by experienced engineers and researchers in the field.
  
• Growth and Development: Participate in professional development workshops and networking events to build your skills and connections.
  

In-Office Requirement Statement:

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• We let the type of work you do guide the collaboration style. That means we're not always working in an office, but we continue to gather for key moments of collaboration and connection
  
• This role may require you to be located near an office for in-person collaboration, and therefore may need to be located a commutable distance from one of our Pinterest offices.
  
  

At Pinterest we believe the workplace should be equitable, inclusive, and inspiring for every employee. In an effort to provide greater transparency, we are sharing the base salary range for this position. Final salary is based on a number of factors including location, travel, relevant prior experience, or particular skills and expertise.

Information regarding the culture at Pinterest and benefits available for this position can be found here.

US based applicants only

The salary for this position is $12,100 monthly.

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Job Title: Technical Program Manager

Location: Redmond, WA

Duration: 12 Months

Must-Have Skills

• Experience in effective project management working with vendors.
• Working with flexes, Bridget boards, design phase to OK2fab.
• Knowledge of program issue/ bug tracking and risk management.

Nice-to-have Skills

• Mandarin speaking candidates
• Direct experience in creating field matrixes with multiple configurations

Responsibilities:

• Work closely with across engineering, product management, architecture, industrial design, operations and other teams, driving and tracking the investigation, definition and delivery of next generation products.
• Create development, delivery and qualification strategies and schedules based on system and EE boards and flexes requirements, technical challenges, lead times and business needs.
• Manage communication within and between internal engineering and external vendor teams.
• Work with teams to set milestones, communicate program status and identify/ address potential setbacks.
• Drive engineering teams to bring technical issues to closure.
• Work cross-functionally to develop best practices and technology development processes in a quickly changing and dynamic environment to ensure on time delivery.
• Manage engineering builds from early prototyping through qualification builds.
• Ensure program documents are complete, current and available for staff and leadership review.
• Contribute to resource planning and budget management to ensure program success.
• Up to 20% travel domestically and internationally based on program needs.

Agility Partners is seeking a qualified Executive Administrative Partner to fill an open position with a Fortune 15 company based in the greater Seattle area. This role supports a senior production leader responsible for delivering one of the most iconic franchises in gaming, spanning cinematic campaigns, multiplayer experiences, and live service operations for global audiences.

The position plays a critical role in maintaining production clarity, milestone alignment, and operational coordination across creative, engineering, and production teams. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced administrative professional who thrives in fast-paced environments and enjoys working at the center of high-impact creative and technical initiatives.

This role will be a W2 Contract Role: 100% on-site in Redmond, WA.

Responsibilities:

• Manage and optimize executive calendar planning around key production milestones, sprint reviews, cross-team syncs, and partner engagements.
• Support milestone reviews and executive meetings by organizing materials, tracking action items, and ensuring decisions and follow-ups are documented.
• Coordinate cross-functional activities with production, engineering, creative, and operations teams to maintain alignment across workstreams.
• Oversee operational logistics including travel coordination, distribution list management, onboarding support, offsite planning, and executive event coordination.

Qualifications:

• 5–8+ years of experience supporting Director or Senior Director-level leaders in complex organizational environments.
• Strong experience with Microsoft tools including MSExpense, Employee Central, SharePoint, MSTravel, and Microsoft 365.
• Proven experience managing complex executive calendars and coordinating milestone-based workstreams.
• Experience supporting project planning, event planning, space management, and onboarding/offboarding processes.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills with the ability to operate independently in ambiguous and deadline-driven environments.
• High level of professionalism, confidentiality, and emotional intelligence when working with senior leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Experience working in gaming, technology, film production, or live service environments preferred; familiarity with tools such as Jira is a plus.

• 10+ years of experience in software engineering
• Proficient in Python with experience building tools using widely adopted libraries such as Pandas, NumPy, Requests, BeautifulSoup, FastAPI, and SQLAlchemy
• Skilled in packaging, testing, and deploying Python applications using tools like pytest, setuptools, and Docker
• Hands-on experience designing, deploying, and managing cloud-native applications using AWS services (e.g., EC2, Lambda, S3, RDS, CloudFormation), with a strong grasp of scalable and secure architecture principles.
• Experience designing and operating DevOps platforms including CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code (e.g., Terraform, Jenkins), and container orchestration using ECS or EKS - Experience designing and operating monitoring, logging, and performance optimization tools (e.g., OpenSearch, Open Telemetry, CloudWatch, X-Ray)
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Attention to detail, self-discipline, and passion to drive and innovate
• Must be comfortable with test-driven development, continuous integration, and agile development methodologies using tools like GIT, Artifactory, and Jenkins
• Experience working with offshore development teams is a plus
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, math, or related field, or equivalent experience is preferred

Estimated Min Rate: $140,000.00
Estimated Max Rate: $165,000.00
What's In It for You?
We welcome you to be a part of the largest and legendary global staffing companies to meet your career aspirations. Yoh's network of client companies has been employing professionals like you for over 65 years in the U.S., UK and Canada. Join Yoh's extensive talent community that will provide you with access to Yoh's vast network of opportunities and gain access to this exclusive opportunity available to you. Benefit eligibility is in accordance with applicable laws and client requirements. Benefits include:

• Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Benefits (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• Life & Disability Insurance (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• MetLife Voluntary Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan
• Direct Deposit & weekly epayroll
• Referral Bonus Programs
• Certification and training opportunities

Note: Any pay ranges displayed are estimations. Actual pay is determined by an applicant's experience, technical expertise, and other qualifications as listed in the job description. All qualified applicants are welcome to apply.
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Our biotech client is seeking a Communications Project Manager to support Corporate Communications and R&D Communications in a part-time freelance capacity.

This is an ongoing 20 hours/week role with an expected duration of 6 months, with potential to extend. This position is fully remote and you will be reporting directly to the VP, Enterprise Communications.

The Communications Project Manager will serve as an operational and organizational engine for two fast-moving communications teams. This role ensures projects progress on schedule, leadership receives accurate and timely reporting, and executive-ready materials are consistently delivered. The ideal candidate is proactive, highly organized, experienced in cross-functional communications, and comfortable working directly with senior leaders.

Responsibilities

• Compile weekly project updates for the VP to support executive staff meeting discussions.
• Prepare and maintain monthly team reports for Corporate Communications and R&D Communications.
• Build quarterly business reviews (QBRs), consolidating inputs from multiple workstreams into executive-ready presentations.
• Create and update executive briefing books (1-2 per week), synthesizing complex information into clear, strategic narratives.
• Attend weekly team meetings (Wednesdays at 10 AM PST and Thursdays at 11 AM PST), maintaining agendas, tracking follow-ups, and ensuring all commitments are completed.
• Coordinate project inputs across cross-functional partners; track progress, identify risks, and flag blockers.
• Gather updates from stakeholders and ensure completeness, clarity, and alignment to team priorities.
• Synthesize themes across projects to identify patterns, insights, and strategic throughlines for reporting.
• Prepare materials in polished, executive-ready formats.
• Maintain project trackers, shared documents, and operational workflows across Airtable, OneNote, and Teams.
• Support the operational organization of both communications teams as they undergo structural changes, helping maintain consistency, accountability, and predictable information flow.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in project management, communications, executive support, or similar roles
• Experience supporting executive communications or communications teams.
• Strong organizational skills with demonstrated success managing multiple deadlines and stakeholder inputs.
• Proactive, self-starting working style with a Type A attention to detail.
• Exceptional written communication skills and comfort preparing executive-level materials.
• Ability to confidently engage senior leaders to request updates, clarify details, and push for high quality inputs.
• Comfortable synthesizing information and identifying key themes, insights, and priorities.
• Strong collaboration skills and a personable, professional presence.

Software Required:

• Airtable
• Workfront
• PowerPoint
• OneNote

In this position, you may have access to client or customer systems, confidential and/or proprietary information or data, including medical data.

Benefits

Job Title: Director of Analytics & Insights (Amazon Agency)

Location: Milwaukee, WI

Alternate location: Or home based anywhere in the US

Industry: Ecommerce (Amazon Agency)

Channel: Mostly Amazon and

Direct Reports: Team of 5-6 Analysts

Visa: No sponsorship possible. Must have valid work authorization

Job ID: ZR_9557_JOB

Remote work policy: Full remote

Job Seniority: Executive Level, Middle Management Level

Company size: Medium (50-1000 ppl)

Company Ownership: Privately Owned

Industry(ies): Ecommerce, Consumer Goods,

Function(s): eCommerce,

Region(s): Arizona, Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Cincinnati, Las Vegas, Los Angeles Area, New Orleans, NORTH AMERICA, USA, Dallas, California, Fort Lauderdale / West Palm Beach, Houston, Colorado, Connecticut, San Francisco Area, Florida, Miami, Georgia, Illinois, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New York City area, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Washington DC, Maryland, Delaware, Washington

Company Description

Our client is a well-established ecommerce services organization that supports brands in building and scaling their presence across major online marketplaces (Amazon and mostly). With a long-standing track record in digital commerce, the firm provides strategic and operational support spanning retail, media, creative and performance enablement. Its environment is collaborative, entrepreneurial and data-driven, with a strong emphasis on translating complexity into clear business value.

Objective of the Role

Our client is seeking a Director of Analytics & Insights to lead the strategic development of its measurement and insights capability. This individual will define how performance is measured, interpreted and communicated across client engagements, with a particular focus on ecommerce, digital advertising effectiveness and broader brand growth.

The role is designed for a senior leader who can combine technical depth with business judgment. The successful candidate will establish a clear vision for analytics and reporting, strengthen the quality of insight generation across the organization, and help create scalable frameworks that enable client teams to translate data into action. This position will also play an important role in shaping how advanced tools, automation and artificial intelligence support a modern analytics function.

Ideal Profile

The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in ecommerce analytics, digital advertising measurement and commercial insight generation, ideally gained within a brand-led environment, an agency, or a similarly complex client-facing business. A deep understanding of marketplace ecosystems is essential, particularly in relation to Amazon advertising, Amazon Marketing Cloud, omnichannel measurement and upper-funnel media effectiveness.

This person should be equally credible in technical and executive settings: capable of engaging with analysts, data partners and technical teams while also presenting clear, actionable conclusions to senior leadership. The right profile will combine strategic thinking, intellectual curiosity, sound judgment and the ability to bring structure to an evolving function.

Responsibilities

• Define and advance the analytics and insights vision for the organization.
• Establish scalable measurement frameworks covering retail performance, advertising effectiveness, brand growth and operational health.
• Lead and develop the analytics team, strengthening capabilities, role clarity and professional growth.
• Create clear standards for reporting, dashboards and insight delivery across client accounts.
• Improve the quality of interpretation by ensuring data is translated into commercial recommendations and action plans.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on advanced ecommerce measurement, including Amazon Marketing Cloud and omnichannel analytics.
• Partner with internal technology and engineering teams to improve data infrastructure, automation and reporting efficiency.
• Evaluate the current operating model and clarify ownership between analytics, reporting and client-facing teams.
• Support the development of advanced analyses that go beyond standard dashboard reporting and provide deeper strategic value.
• Ensure analytical output remains relevant, accurate, decision-oriented and aligned with the evolving needs of clients and the business.

Requirements

• Significant experience in analytics and insights leadership, including team management.
• Strong expertise in digital advertising measurement and ecommerce performance analysis.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Amazon advertising tools, metrics and measurement methodologies, including Amazon Marketing Cloud.
• Familiarity with omnichannel measurement, customer journey analysis and upper-funnel media evaluation.
• Advanced capability in SQL and experience with business intelligence and visualization platforms such as Tableau, Looker or similar tools.
• Working knowledge of statistical or analytical tools such as Python, R or equivalent.
• Ability to design measurement frameworks that connect media investment to broader business outcomes.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex analysis for non-technical audiences.
• Experience operating in a fast-paced, evolving environment with multiple stakeholders.
• Bachelor's degree required; an advanced degree is advantageous.

IDR is hiring for a 6 Month Contract to Hire Technical Product Owner
Join a leading organization in the data technology sector, where innovation and agility drive success. This fully remote role offers the opportunity to influence key data engineering initiatives, collaborating across diverse teams to deliver impactful digital products. If you're passionate about data solutions, thrive in fast-paced environments, and possess a strong technical acumen, this is your chance to make a difference and grow your career.

Position Overview for the Technical Product Owner:
• Act as a pivotal link between Data Engineering teams and business stakeholders to facilitate successful technology delivery across digital products
• Manage and prioritize data engineering product backlog, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives
• Author user stories and acceptance criteria, leading refinement sessions and sprint planning
• Lead Agile ceremonies including daily standups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives to ensure smooth delivery
• Utilize data and AI tools to analyze issues, optimize workflows, and maintain high quality in product artifacts

Requirements for the Technical Product Owner:
• Proven experience in stakeholder interaction and managing product backlogs in an Agile environment
• Strong documentation skills and the ability to communicate complex technical requirements effectively
• Proficiency with SQL, data engineering processes, and related technologies such as Azure SQL, Data Factory, SSIS, and Azure Data Lake
• Familiarity with Microsoft tech stack and data delivery tools is highly preferred
• Solid understanding of data engineering concepts and successful delivery of technical products

What's in it for you?
• Opportunity to work remotely with flexible hours, supporting a dynamic team that values innovation and autonomy
• Competitive pay rate of $60-68/hr, leading to an annualized salary of approximately $135,000 + 10% STIP
• Be part of a company with a strong focus on data-driven solutions and cutting-edge technology adoption
• Gain hands-on experience with AI-driven processes and advanced data engineering tools

Why IDR?
• 25+ Years of Proven Industry Experience in 4 major markets
• Employee Stock Ownership Program
• Dedicated Engagement Manager who is committed to you and your success
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing Client and Talent Award winner 12 years in a row.
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Applied AI Engineer

Compensation:

• Up to $150,000 base salary (direct hire w2 only, no c2c, no 1099), (flexibility on base salary for exceptional experience)

Location:

• Hybrid / Onsite - Greater Kansas City Metro Area
• 3 days per week onsite, 2 days remote
• Candidates must currently reside in the KC metro area or be willing to relocate within a reasonable timeframe
• Fully remote candidates cannot be considered

Work Authorization:

• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
• No current or future visa sponsorship available

Engagement Type:

• Full time, direct hire only
• No third-party agencies, consulting firms, C2C, or 1099 arrangements

About the Opportunity

Vaco Highspring is conducting a confidential search on behalf of a global enterprise organization with a strong technology footprint, including a proprietary SaaS platform and a technology?enabled services business.

The organization is making a focused investment in artificial intelligence to improve internal efficiency, modernize workflows, and embed intelligent capabilities into its software platform. This role offers meaningful ownership and visibility, with a mandate to build and deploy AI systems that have real, production level impact.

The Role

As an Applied AI Engineer, you will play a key role in integrating AI across internal systems and a customer facing SaaS platform. You will work hands on with large language models (LLMs) and modern AI tooling to automate processes, build internal tools, and deliver intelligent product features.

This is a production focused role operating at the intersection of engineering, product, and business operations, with close collaboration across teams in a hybrid/onsite environment. (3-days per week onsite in Greater Kansas City Metro Area, 2-days remote work.)

Key Responsibilities

• Design and build scalable AI powered services and tools to streamline internal workflows across multiple teams (e.g., operations, content, sales, support).
• Develop and deliver intelligent features within a proprietary SaaS platform.
• Integrate, manage, and optimize multiple LLMs and AI APIs (e.g., OpenAI style, Anthropic style, or comparable providers).
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to other engineers, including guidance on architecture, best practices, and performance.
• Build and maintain backend systems and APIs that support AI functionality across products and services.
• Design infrastructure for model serving, orchestration, monitoring, and lifecycle management.
• Implement fallback strategies, model routing, and cost performance optimization.
• Partner cross functionally with engineering, product, and business stakeholders to identify high impact AI opportunities.
• Apply best practices related to data privacy, security, compliance, and responsible AI use.
• Stay current with advancements in AI, LLMs, and MLOps, introducing new approaches where appropriate.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of engineering experience with multiple years of experience in a production environment deploying AI/ML applications or infrastructure.
• Proven experience applying LLMs or similar AI models to real business or product challenges.
• Strong backend engineering skills (Python and/or TypeScript preferred).
• Experience with AI/ML orchestration and deployment tools (e.g., LangGraph style frameworks, Airflow like systems, Kubeflow, Ray, or workflow automation tools).
• Hands on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Front end development experience in areas like React, Node.js, Web Development, front end web product design
• Solid understanding of MLOps practices, including deployment, monitoring, logging, and evaluation.
• Knowledge of data privacy, security, and ethical AI considerations.
• Experience supporting SaaS platforms or technology driven products is a plus.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate across technical and non-technical teams.
• Passion for applying AI in practical, high impact ways.

Why This Role

• High visibility and ownership of AI initiatives
• Opportunity to build AI systems that directly impact business outcomes
• Emphasis on production grade systems, not experimentation alone
• Collaborative, hybrid environment with close access to stakeholders

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual's skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.