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Onboard Faster™ First Advantage is an HR Tech company delivering innovative solutions and insights to enable our clients to manage risk and hire the best talent. Leveraging an advanced technology platform, First Advantage builds fully scalable, configurable screening programs that meet the unique needs of over 33,000 clients. Headquartered in Atlanta, GA and with an internationally distributed workforce spanning 19 countries with about 5,500 employees, First Advantage performs over 93 million screens in over 200 countries and territories annually.\nWho You Are:\nYou are self-motivated and ready to “roll up your sleeves.\" While you are an independent contributor, you are also collaborative. You can spearhead a project and see it through from start to completion.\nAs a team player, you navigate cross-functional teams and work well with team members in other business units and departments toward a common goal.\nAn Innovator - you see gaps in current processes or workflows as an opportunity to improve and try something new.\nA lifelong learner and always seeking out opportunities to learn and upskill, you understand the importance of thorough and secure screenings and are interested in the Human Capital sector and the confluence of people, process, and technology.\nAbout the role\nWe are looking for an experienced AI & ML Engineer to join our dynamic, crossfunctional team. You’ll build and optimize AI-driven solutions and data pipelines, working with modern cloud and data technologies to deliver impactful results.\nWhat You'll Do\nResponsibilities:\nDesign, build, and maintain scalable data pipelines and APIs using Python, TypeScript/JavaScript, and cloud platforms like Azure, AWS, or GCP, integrating with business systems via REST APIs, SOAP, or event-driven architectures.\nBuild, train, and productionize models for entity matching, OCR/NLP extraction, and recommendations.\nServe models as APIs and workers (Python/FastAPI; Node/TypeScript where needed); optimize latency, throughput, and cost.\nLeverage orchestration tools (Prefect/Airflow/Databricks/Azure ML) to manage workflows, automate model training, and apply MLOps best practices.\nEnsure security, compliance, and data governance.\nStay current with advancements in AI and machine learning to drive innovation, improve existing solutions, and adapt to evolving technologies.\nContribute to Scrum-based agile processes, including sprint planning and retrospectives.\nWhat You May Need to be Successful\nBachelor's in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.\n5+ years of experience in data science, AI, and software engineering.\nStrong programming skills in Python and JavaScript/TypeScript. \nProficiency in SQL for querying and managing relational databases.\nExperience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP) and API development.\nFamiliarity with at least one data orchestration or MLOps tool (e.g., Prefect, Data Bricks, Airflow, or Azure Machine Learning Studio).\nFamiliarity with virtualization and IaaC tools (e.g, Docker, Bicep/Terraform). \nExperience with LLM APIs (e.g, OpenAI, LLama) and vector search.\nUnderstanding of machine learning, NLP, OCR, and data processing techniques\nWhy First Advantage is Your Next Big Career Move\nFirst Advantage is going through a technology transformation! We are looking for experts who are excited to work with advanced technologies and provide best-in-class user experiences, drive the development and deployment of scalable solutions, and smoothly guide our agile teams and clients through meaningful changes as we continue to expand our impact.\nWhat Are You Waiting For? Apply Today!\nYou have learned a little about us today - we want to learn about you! If you think this position and our company are a great fit for your areas of interest and expertise, tell us about you by applying now!\nEMPLOYEE BENEFITS - India Region:\nMost of the roles are enabled with the ability to work remotely with occasional business travel. Hybrid working model\nComprehensive employee Leave policy\nCareer progressions through Internal job opportunities and Global Talent mobility programs\nCareer Development: Mentoring Program, People Management Program, cross-functions training, soft skills training.\nContinuous learning and development opportunities. Upskilling and reskilling opportunities mobilized through e-learning platforms\nTraining and Certification reimbursement programs\nMedical Insurance coverage for employees and parental insurance benefits available. Calendarized Employee Wellness programs\nQuarterly Rewards and Recognition program to recognize exemplary performance\nOther attractive allowances - Weekend working, Holiday pay, Relocation assistance, Maternity bonus, Creche allowance & Other allowance etc. \nUnited States Equal Opportunity Employment:\nFirst Advantage is proud to be a global leader in removing barriers and supporting our community members to ensure the changing demographics of the workforce are reflected in our hiring and employment practices. We value all of our candidates, employees, and clients, and place great emphasis on hiring and supporting qualified individuals in each role. We are an equal opportunity employer. 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