Principal AI/ML Software Engineer
Job Location (Short): Houston, Texas-USA | Madison, Alabama-USA
Workplace Type: Remote
Req Id: 2909
Responsibilities
Position Overview
We are seeking a motivated AI/ML Engineer to build reliable, scalable systems and Generative AI and Agentic AI features, and build and deploy data-driven solutions for our document-based compliance management platform. This role requires a technical expert who can develop, deploy, and maintain ML systems in production environments.
Key Responsibilities
โข Build and deploy Generative AI features using foundation models (AWS Bedrock, OpenAI, Anthropic Claude) and inference pipelines with optimization of latency and cost
โข Design agentic AI systems that autonomously handle compliance workflows, document review, regulatory mapping, and multi-step reasoning tasks
โข Integrate comprehensive LLM evaluation frameworks with development and production systems
โข Build and operate end-to-end MLOps pipelines, deployment systems, monitoring, and rollbacks workflows
โข Implement explainability frameworks (SHAP/LIME) and monitoring dashboards ensuring transparency and regulatory adherence
โข Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business needs into ML solutions and communicate insights to stakeholders
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Education / Qualifications
Technical Skills
โข Python (5+ years): Production-level experience with Pandas, NumPy, scikit-learn, XGBoost, TensorFlow/PyTorch, Hugging Face Transformers, FastAPI/Flask, MLflow, and pytest
โข SQL: Advanced proficiency with complex queries, window functions, and optimization
โข Machine Learning & NLP: Strong foundation in supervised/unsupervised learning, deep learning, document understanding, text classification, and semantic analysis
โข Generative AI & LLMs: Hands-on experience with foundation models (GPT, Claude, Llama), prompt engineering, RAG architectures, and vector databases (Pinecone, Weaviate, Chroma)
โข MLOps & ModelOps: End-to-end experience with ML pipelines, model versioning, feature stores, drift detection, CI/CD for ML, and Docker containerization
โข LLM Evaluation: Experience with evaluation frameworks (RAGAS, DeepEval), custom metrics, benchmark datasets, and human-in-the-loop validation
โข Cloud & AWS: Experience with AWS services including SageMaker, Bedrock, S3, Lambda, EC2, and CloudWatch
โข Statistics & Experimentation: Strong foundation in statistics, A/B testing, causal inference, and experimental design
โข Visualization: Proficiency with Tableau, Power BI, or Python visualization libraries
Experience & Education
โข 5+ years in data science, ML engineering, or related roles
โข 3+ years building NLP/generative AI applications and implementing MLOps in production
โข Bachelor's or Master's degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, or related field
โข Track record of deploying ML systems processing large-scale datasets with proper monitoring and governance
Preferred Qualifications
โข Experience with agentic AI frameworks (LangGraph, LangChain, AutoGen, CrewAI) ?
โข Knowledge of Life Sciences/regulated industries (FDA, EMA, ISO, GxP) and compliance management systems
โข Familiarity with big data tools (Spark, Databricks, Snowflake), orchestration (Airflow, Kubeflow), and monitoring tools (Datadog, Prometheus)
โข Experience with LLM fine-tuning, document processing libraries, multi-modal AI, or distributed training
โข Understanding of ML governance, bias detection, model risk management, and data privacy regulations (GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA)
โข Experience working in agile environments with Jira
โข AWS ML certifications or similar credentials
Key Competencies
โข Strong communication skills explaining complex models to technical and nontechnical audiences
โข Ability to work independently and collaboratively in fast-paced environments
โข Proven ability to convert POCs into production-grade solutions
โข Understanding of ethical AI and building trustworthy, explainable systems for regulated environments
What You'll Build
โข LLM evaluation frameworks ensuring 95%+ accuracy for compliance-critical features
โข Prompts for LLMs to achieve specific, high-quality outcomes
โข Agentic AI systems autonomously handling document review and compliance workflows
โข GenAI document understanding features processing millions of regulatory documents
โข Predictive models identifying compliance risks before they occur
โข Real-time semantic search and explainable ML systems meeting regulatory requirements
โข Production MLOps pipelines supporting dozens of models with automated monitoring and retraining
Growth Opportunities
โข Drive adoption of emerging AI technologies and establish best practices
โข Mentor ML engineers
โข Shape AI/ML roadmap and establish center of excellence for compliance AI
โข Collaborate with product leadership on long-term vision for AI-powered compliance
About Octave
Octave provides mission-critical software that empowers organizations to make informed decisions across every stage of the asset lifecycle - Design, Build, Operate and Protect - where performance, safety, and reliability are non-negotiable and failure is not an option.
Turning complex operational data into actionable intelligence, Octave connects expertise, real-world conditions and enterprise-scale insight to improve performance, resilience and incident response where it matters most.
Octave has more than 7,000 employees in 45 countries. Learn more at octave.com and follow us on LinkedIn.
Why work for Octave?
All in. Always forward. That's the way we do things around here. We put trust in our people because we believe it's the best way to unleash potential, bring ideas to life, and keep moving ahead. And it's why we're committed to creating an environment that's truly supportive, providing you with the resources you need to support your ambitions, no matter who you are or where you are in the world.
Everyone is welcome
At Octave, we believe that diverse and inclusive teams are critical to the success of our people and our business. Here, everyone is welcome. As an inclusive workplace, we don't discriminate. In fact, we embrace differences and are fully committed to creating equal opportunities, an inclusive environment, and fairness for all.
Respect is the cornerstone of how we operate, so speak up and be yourself. You're valued here.
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