LOCALS - Hihgly Preferred Job Title: Python + AI DeveloperLocation: San Jose, CA (Onsite - Day 1)Duration: Contract Job DescriptionWe are seeking a highly skilled
Python + AI Developer to join our client's team in San Jose, CA. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in
Python programming, AI/ML frameworks, and model deployment with hands-on experience in building and scaling AI-driven applications. This is an onsite, contract role requiring close collaboration with cross-functional teams including data scientists, ML engineers, and product owners.
Key Responsibilities - Design, develop, and optimize AI/ML models using Python and modern frameworks.
- Build and maintain data pipelines for training and inference.
- Collaborate with data scientists to translate research prototypes into production-ready solutions.
- Develop APIs and microservices to integrate AI capabilities into applications.
- Optimize models for performance, scalability, and efficiency in production.
- Work on end-to-end ML lifecycle, including data preprocessing, model training, testing, and deployment.
- Debug, monitor, and improve deployed AI/ML systems.
Required Skills - Strong expertise in Python (data structures, OOP, performance tuning).
- Hands-on experience with AI/ML frameworks: TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn.
- Solid understanding of machine learning concepts, model development, and deployment.
- Experience with data manipulation (Pandas, NumPy) and large-scale data processing.
- Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) for AI/ML workloads.
- Experience with REST APIs, Flask/FastAPI, or microservices architecture.
- Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.
Good to Have - Experience with NLP, Computer Vision, or Generative AI (LLMs).
- Exposure to MLOps tools (MLflow, Kubeflow, Airflow, Docker, Kubernetes).
- Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines for ML applications.