Senior AI/ML Engineer

IDR is seeking a Senior AI/ML Engineer to join one of our top clients for an opportunity that is remote in the U.S. This role offers the chance to develop cutting-edge AI solutions that enhance healthcare applications, improving patient outcomes and enterprise workflows. ** This is a 1-year W2 contract (potential extension). ** C2C or H1B sponsorship is not available. Position Overview for the Senior AI/ML Engineer: Design, build, and deploy scalable generative AI and machine learning solutions tailored for healthcare and enterprise environments Develop retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) pipelines, semantic search, and document ingestion workflows Evaluate and monitor AI model performance, ensuring alignment with safety, accuracy, and relevance standards Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate AI tools into user-facing applications and cloud-native platforms Implement AI safety guardrails, content moderation, and escalation logic to ensure compliance and safety Required Qualifications for the Senior AI/ML Engineer: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or a related field; 3+ years of relevant experience Strong Python programming skills and experience with SQL Hands-on experience building generative AI or RAG-based applications Knowledge of large language models (LLMs), prompt engineering, embeddings, and semantic search Experience with ML/NLP model development, evaluation, and performance monitoring Familiarity with LLM evaluation metrics such as answer relevance, faithfulness, hallucination reduction, and citations Experience implementing AI safety guardrails, content moderation, or escalation workflows Proficiency with cloud platforms like GCP, AWS, or OCI, including tools such as Vertex AI, SageMaker, or BigQuery Experience working with healthcare, claims, clinical, regulatory, or enterprise data is preferred Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders Optional: related certifications or coursework in Generative AI, MLOps, or cloud AI platforms What’s in it for you? Competitive hourly rate of $75–78/hr Full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance Opportunity to work with innovative AI technology in the healthcare space Impact healthcare outcomes by developing solutions that streamline clinical and enterprise workflows Collaborative, flexible remote work environment with a forward-thinking team Why IDR? 25+ years of proven expertise in the staffing industry across major markets Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP) Recognized by ClearlyRated’s Best of Staffing® for 12 consecutive years Committed to supporting your career growth with top-tier clients and projects Compensation Range: $75 – $78/hr W2 Show more Show less