Applied AI – Principal Applied AI Scientist / Quant Engineer

Iconma

Charlotte, NC

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$55.71–$57.14 Per Hour
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Application Framework, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Automation, Best Practices, Blueprints, Business Solutions, Business Strategy, Cloud Computing, Communication Skills, Cross-Functional, Data Analysis, Health Plan, Identify Issues, Information Technology Consulting, Leadership, Mentoring, Microsoft C# (C Sharp), Modeling Languages, Performance Analysis, Problem Solving Skills, Process Development, Process Improvement, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Risk Management, Software Design, Software Development, System Integration (SI), Technical Leadership, Test Driven Development (TDD), User Interface/Experience (UI/UX)
LOCATION
Charlotte, NC
POSTED
6 days ago
Our Client, an IT Services and Consultant company, is looking for an Applied AI – Principal Applied AI Scientist / Quant Enginee for their Dallas, TX/ Charlotte, NC/ Hybrid location.
 
Responsibilities:
  • Design, develop and optimize Gen AI applications using agentic frameworks and tools
  • Accelerate end to end solution delivery timelines by developing automated data, prompting and evaluation pipelines
  • Streamline the enablement of Agentic AI solutions by building solution blueprints, re-usable patterns and identifying process improvements
  • Lead AI engineering efforts that drive the design, development, scalability, and evolution of AI-powered products, ensuring AI adoption
  • Research and guide engineering efforts to solve complex engineering challenges and balance accuracy, latency and cost
  • Develop automated AI model monitoring frameworks, enabling continuous model updates, explainability, and performance tracking
  • Develop and scale AI platforms leveraging Large Language Model (LLM) services, real time analytics, AI automation, and intelligent decision-making
  • Act as an advisor and collaborate with leadership to integrate AI into existing enterprise systems and cloud platforms to implement innovative and significant business solutions
  • Drive cross-functional collaboration to define AI roadmaps, infrastructure strategies, and product enhancements, ensuring AI capabilities align with business AI strategies
  • Lead the strategy and resolution of highly complex and unique challenges requiring in-depth evaluation across multiple areas or the enterprise, delivering solutions that require vision, creativity, innovation, and advanced analytical and thinking
  • Maintain knowledge of industry best practices and new technologies and recommend innovations that enhance operations or provide a competitive advantage to the organization
  • Strategically engage with all levels of professionals and managers across the enterprise and serve as an expert advisor to leadership
  • Responsible for meticulous governance to address the unique risks posed by GenAI
  • Lead technical workstreams and serve as a peer mentor
 
Requirements:
  • Strong expertise in AI model development and deployment with a strong background in LLMs, generative AI, and AI-engineering
  • Deep experience with generative AI models, including model prompting, tuning, and safety best practices
  • Expertise in solution architecture and applying modular design techniques to agentic workflows
  • Solid grasp of data and error analysis, identifying issues and patterns throughout the AI pipeline
  • Strong expertise in test or eval driven development, ensuring robust and scalable AI software
  • Experience in backend application software development, with ability to quickly adapt to C#, and Python code bases
  • Strong understanding of Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), knowledge graphs and agentic workflows
  • Deep knowledge of AI infrastructure, Generative AI Operations, and enterprise-scale AI adoption strategies
  • Familiarity with enterprise-scale software systems and their integration within large organizations
  • Passion for building AI solutions that deliver a seamless, end-user-focused experience
  • Experience in enterprise AI model lifecycle management, AI compliance, and risk mitigation strategies
  • Strong understanding of human centered AI design for workplace applications
  • Excellent collaboration, communication, and problem-solving skills
  • Nice to have: prior experience with knowledge graph technologies and the design and validation of semantic matching frameworks in enterprise environments.
  • Years of Experience: 14.00 Years of Experience
 
Why Should You Apply?

About the Company

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Iconma

ICONMA is a global information consulting management firm providing Professional Staffing Services and Project-Based Solutions for organizations in a broad range of industries.

  • Corporate Headquarters in Troy, Michigan; 20+ locations worldwide.
  • Certified Woman-Owned Business Enterprise (WBE); certified by Women’s Business Enterprise National Council, National Women Business Owners Corporation (NWBOC); and California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC).
  • Founded in 2000
  • 2000+ Employees

The company was founded on the principle that success is derived from delivering high quality service and resources in the most responsive, flexible, and innovative way. ICONMA invests in people and resources with a single goal: To provide our customers with the highest quality service in the most responsive manner. Through its network of offices, ICONMA provides the resources to help clients maintain their competitive advantage.

COMPANY SIZE
2,000 to 2,499 employees
INDUSTRY
Management Consulting Services
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
401K, Employee Referral Program, Life Insurance
FOUNDED
2000
WEBSITE
https://www.iconma.com/