Software Engineer I
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Job Title
Software Engineer I
Location:
United States
Job Type
Full-time, 1-year, On-Going Contract, W2
Schedule
Monday – Friday, Remote, EST preferred
Pay Range
$52.95 - $62.00 per hour
We're excited to connect with recent graduates and early-career professionals who are passionate about Machine Learning and AI. This role is ideal for candidates with a degree in Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field, along with up to 1 year of professional experience. Internship, research, academic project, and open-source experience are highly valued.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities
Engineer, design, implement, and improve machine learning systems and tools that enable AI research.
Develop platform and framework solutions that support research teams throughout the machine learning lifecycle.
Collaborate with scientists, engineers, and cross-functional partners to support model training, data collection, evaluation, and research deployment.
Contribute code across the full development lifecycle, from experimentation through production-ready implementation.
Troubleshoot machine learning systems, infrastructure, and research workflows.
Write clean, scalable, and robust code that supports research initiatives and product integration.
Requirements
Experience developing machine learning algorithms or machine learning infrastructure.
Proficiency in Python and PyTorch and/or C/C++.
Exposure to deep learning environments supporting AI/ML model development.
Strong software engineering fundamentals with the ability to produce maintainable, high-quality code.
Ability to work effectively within highly collaborative and interdisciplinary technical teams.
Preferred Qualifications
Demonstrated software engineering accomplishments through professional experience, coding competitions, personal projects, or open-source contributions.
Experience contributing to publicly available repositories or widely used GitHub projects.
Exposure to large-scale machine learning frameworks or research environments.
Advanced degree in a related technical discipline is a plus.
Skills
Machine Learning
Deep Learning
Python
PyTorch
C++
Machine Learning Infrastructure
AI Systems Development
Research Engineering
Framework Development
Data Collection & Evaluation
Debugging & Troubleshooting
Software Development
Education
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field required.
Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, or a related technical field preferred.
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Responsibilities
- Engineer, design, implement, and improve machine learning systems and tools that enable AI research.
- Develop platform and framework solutions that support research teams throughout the machine learning lifecycle.
- Collaborate with scientists, engineers, and cross-functional partners to support model training, data collection, evaluation, and research deployment.
- Contribute code across the full development lifecycle, from experimentation through production-ready implementation.
- Troubleshoot machine learning systems, infrastructure, and research workflows.
- Write clean, scalable, and robust code that supports research initiatives and product integration.
Qualifications
- Experience developing machine learning algorithms or machine learning infrastructure.
- Proficiency in Python and PyTorch and/or C/C++.
- Exposure to deep learning environments supporting AI/ML model development.
- Strong software engineering fundamentals with the ability to produce maintainable, high-quality code.
- Ability to work effectively within highly collaborative and interdisciplinary technical teams.
Skills mentioned
About EPITEC
Why Choose Epitec? Founded in 1978 and headquartered in Southfield, Mich., with regional hubs in Chicago, Central Illinois, and Dallas, Epitec is dedicated to making staffing personal. Our customers include Fortune 500 companies across the United States, providing you access to high demand career opportunities. What Makes Epitec Different? Our flexible workforce model is designed with you in mind. Whether you're looking for contract-to-hire, direct hire, or other employment options, we tailor our services to fit your career goals. We are consistently ranked as a top supplier to our customers, ensuring you have access to premier job placements. How We Support You Our recruiting team focuses on understanding your unique skills and aspirations and we expertly match those to our customer job opportunities. We bring together diverse teams to solve complex problems, ensuring you are placed in roles where you can thrive. By leveraging innovative strategies and technology, we adapt to your evolving needs, providing exceptional support every step of the way. Our Commitment to Your Success Epitec’s dedication to excellence has earned us national recognition as a “Best and Brightest Company to Work For” over 20 consecutive years and MMSDC's Minority Supplier of the Year on four occasions. We are committed to your professional growth and success, making sure you have the resources and opportunities to excel in your career.
H-1B sponsorship history
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