[Remote] AI Platform Engineer

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Usalco is a company focused on enhancing AI capabilities across various platforms. They are seeking an AI Platform Engineer responsible for designing and operationalizing AI platform capabilities, working closely with multiple teams to create scalable and secure AI-enabled services.ResponsibilitiesDesign, develop, and maintain reusable AI platform services and infrastructure components that support enterprise AI initiatives and customer-facing digital platforms, including AI APIs, orchestration services, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) pipelines, prompt management, vector search capabilities, model integration frameworks, and reusable backend AI servicesDesign and implement AI capabilities that enhance customer-facing digital platforms and SaaS applications, including intelligent workflows, conversational interfaces, recommendation systems, predictive insights, automation services, and AI-assisted user experiences. Partner closely with frontend, backend, and UX teams to ensure AI capabilities are seamlessly integrated into unified digital platform experiencesBuild and maintain a centralized AI Service Layer that standardizes how enterprise systems, digital platforms, and SaaS applications consume AI capabilities, ensuring reusable patterns for model access, prompt orchestration, logging, security, governance, and scalable AI integration across customer-facing and internal solutionsPartner closely with Data Integrations Engineering and Enterprise Systems teams to ensure enterprise data assets are accessible, structured, secure, normalized, and optimized for AI and analytics workloads across both internal and customer-facing systemsSupport scalable multi-tenant and customer-specific SaaS deployment models, including customer environment provisioning standards, AI service deployment architecture, database isolation strategies, deployment automation, and platform scalability best practicesCollaborate closely with DevOps, Backend Engineering, Data Integrations, Enterprise Systems, Frontend Development, and UI/UX teams to define scalable AI integration standards, reusable AI-enabled development patterns, and AI platform best practices across the organization. Partner with business departments including Operations, Sales, R&D, and other functional teams to identify opportunities for AI-enabled process improvement, intelligent automation, predictive insights, and enhanced digital platform capabilities that align with organizational objectives and operational needsSkillsBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Data Engineering, or related field5+ years of experience in AI engineering, machine learning engineering, AI platform development, or related technical rolesDemonstrated experience building and deploying AI-enabled applications, AI services, or customer-facing AI capabilities in production environmentsStrong proficiency in Python, SQL, REST APIs, and AI service developmentExperience designing and deploying AI/ML services using Azure, Anthropic, vector databases, or related AI toolingExperience integrating AI capabilities into customer-facing web applications, SaaS products, or digital platform experiencesFamiliarity with scalable SaaS application architectures, API integration patterns, and AI orchestration workflowsFamiliarity with relational databases, secure data access concepts, and customer-aware data architecturesStrong analytical, systems-thinking, and problem-solving capabilitiesAbility to clearly communicate technical concepts and AI solution designs to both technical and non-technical stakeholdersAbility to work independently and collaboratively within cross-functional teams including Backend Engineering, Frontend Development, DevOps, Data Integrations, and UI/UXWillingness to travel occasionally (approximately 10%)Master's degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Engineering, or related fieldExperience building enterprise AI service layers, AI orchestration platforms, or reusable AI-enabled application servicesExperience integrating AI capabilities into customer-facing SaaS applications or digital platform experiencesExperience with Azure AI Services, Azure Functions, Azure SQL, Azure Data Factory, Event Grid, Service Bus, or related Azure platform servicesExperience working within scalable SaaS application environments and customer-aware deployment modelsExperience with observability, monitoring, logging, and operational support for AI-enabled servicesExperience implementing secure AI governance, model access controls, and operational AI best practicesExperience mentoring engineers or providing technical leadership across cross-functional development teamsRelevant Azure, AI, or cloud-related certificationsCompany OverviewUSALCO is a provider of high quality aluminum-based chemicals used primarily in water and wastewater treatment processes. It was founded in 1980, and is headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland, USA, with a workforce of 501-1000 employees. Its website is https://www.usalco.com/.