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Artificial Intelligence Engineer

Tekskills Inc.
Dallas, TX Contractor
POSTED ON 6/2/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/1/2026

Job Title: AI Engineer

Location: Dallas , TX (Onsite)

Duration: 12 Months Contract


Role Overview

  • We are seeking a highly skilled AI Engineer to design, develop, and deploy scalable machine learning and AI-driven solutions. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in building production-grade ML systems, working with Large Language Models (LLMs), and delivering high-impact applications in a cloud-based environment.
  • Key technical skills for Agentic AI in 2026 involve building autonomous, multi-step workflows using Python, LLM orchestration frameworks (LangChain, AutoGen), and API integration. Core competencies include prompt engineering, agentic RAG for data retrieval, planning/reasoning capabilities, and developing robust memory management


Key Technical Skills & Usage Examples

  • Programming (Python): Essential for writing logic, connecting APIs, and building end-to-end workflows.
  • Frameworks (LangChain, AutoGen, CrewAI): Used for developing autonomous agent teams and multi-agent orchestration.
  • Prompt Engineering & Instruction Design: Creating structured prompts to improve task success rates by up to 35%.
  • Planning & Reasoning: Designing agents that break down complex goals into actionable sub-tasks.
  • Tool Use & API Orchestration: Connecting AI models to external tools (databases, browsers, calculators) to act upon data, increasing success by 46%.
  • Vector Databases & RAG: Implementing retrieval-augmented generation for memory and knowledge management.
  • Evaluation & Testing: Testing agent reliability, accuracy, and monitoring for hallucination


Key Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain scalable AI/ML applications, with a strong focus on Python-based systems
  • Architect, build, and deploy production ML systems including model serving, evaluation, monitoring, and data pipelines
  • Develop and implement solutions using Large Language Models (LLMs), including prompt engineering, fine-tuning, and RAG-based applications
  • Integrate LLM APIs and build intelligent applications using vector databases, tool-based agents, and function calling
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into scalable AI solutions
  • Ensure performance, scalability, and reliability of deployed AI systems
  • Continuously evaluate and adopt emerging AI/ML technologies and best practices


Required Skills & Qualifications

  • 5 years of software development experience in one or more languages: Python (preferred), C/C , Go, or Java
  • 3 years of experience designing, building, and deploying production ML systems
  • Hands-on experience with LLMs including API integration, prompt engineering, fine-tuning, and RAG architectures
  • Familiarity with leading LLMs such as OpenAI, Gemini, Llama, Qwen, and Claude
  • Strong understanding of machine learning concepts, applied statistics, algorithms, and data structures
  • Experience building data pipelines and handling large-scale datasets
  • Strong problem-solving skills, ownership mindset, and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex concepts clearly


Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience working with AWS cloud services (ECS/EKS, Lambda, S3, DynamoDB, Redshift, SageMaker)
  • Knowledge of containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)
  • Experience with workflow orchestration (Step Functions)
  • Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation


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