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AI Engineer

Apex Systems
Fort Mill, SC Contractor
POSTED ON 4/21/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/20/2026
Job#: 3028132

Job Description:

AI Engineer

Location: Remote, but cannot sit in California, Illinois, New York or New Jersey

Employment Type: Contract to Perm

Role Overview

As an AI Software Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and deploying Decision Intelligence and AI-enabled products. These solutions impact patient care, team member and patient experience, and clinical operations. You will work on a product team with engineers, data scientists, and product managers, contributing to the full product lifecycle from ideation to iteration.

Key Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with a product team to design, develop, and deploy Decision Intelligence and AI-enabled products.
  • Guide the architecture, infrastructure, tools, and processes for AI/ML products.
  • Implement knowledge graphs, ideally Neo4j, in solutions deployed to production.
  • Implement GraphRag in AI/ML products deployed to production to improve LLM response.
  • Design and implement scalable and efficient ML Ops pipelines for large volumes of data.
  • Standardize, optimize, and scale products in production environments.
  • Develop rapid prototypes to experiment and evaluate feasibility.
  • Stay current with the latest data platform and AI/ML tools, techniques, and industry trends.

Required Qualifications

Education: A Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a similar field is required.

Experience: A minimum of 6 years of experience in software engineering, data engineering, or machine learning engineering is required. This must include 3 years of experience in data science or artificial intelligence.

Technical Skills:

  • Expert-level programming skills in Python/PySpark and Java.
  • Experience building user interfaces with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript frameworks such as React or Angular.
  • Experience with public cloud platforms, ideally Azure.
  • Proficiency with containerization and DevSecOps practices.
  • Experience working with semi-structured file formats and NoSQL databases.
  • Understanding of API design, development, and production deployment at scale.
  • Have knowledge of and have implemented knowledge graph (ideally Neo4j) in solutions deployed to production
  • Implemented GraphRag in AI/ML products that were deployed to production to improve LLM Response

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in the healthcare industry.
  • Knowledge of medical terminology and clinical workflows.
  • Contributions to open-source AI/ML projects.
  • A Master's degree.

Compensation

Pay Rate: $75.00/hr - $85.00/hr. The specific compensation for this role will be determined based on a variety of factors, including a candidate’s work experience, skills, and qualifications.

EEO Employer

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at [email protected] or 844-463-6178.

Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6 months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Apex team member can provide.

Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6 months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Apex team member can provide.

Apex Systems is part of the Commercial Segment of ASGN Incorporated.

NYSE: ASGN

4400 Cox Road

Suite 200

Glen Allen, Virginia 23060

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [email protected] or 804-523-8228. (Do not submit resumes or solicit consultants to this email address). UnitedHealthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Apex Systems.

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