AI Engineer

Be Proud, Be YOU, Be Independent! 

Are you experienced with Generative AI Models and eager to grow your career in Financial Services?  If so, we need you!

At Independent Bank, we live our values of Courage, Drive, Integrity, People-Focus, and Teamwork. We foster professional growth and embrace the collective strength of your unique experiences, ideas, and talents. Our inclusive, collaborative culture helps us deliver the best solutions for our clients and communities as we pursue our mission: Inspiring financial independence today, with tomorrow in mind!

About the Job:

As an AI Engineer at Independent Bank, you’ll be at the forefront of innovation—developing, deploying, and maintaining cutting-edge generative AI models, including those from OpenAI, Azure, and VAPI. You’ll partner with cross-functional teams to design and implement AI-driven solutions that solve complex business challenges, all while upholding the highest standards of performance, accuracy, and security. 

Why You Should Apply:

Competitive compensation package.

Accommodating and flexible paid time off.

A knowledgeable, goal-driven, and exciting team of colleagues.

Exposure to different areas of banking and the ability to work with leaders within the industry.

Community-focused events and volunteer opportunities.

What You Will Do: 

Design, develop, and implement generative AI models using platforms such as OpenAI, Azure, and VAPI.

Collaborate with analysts, engineers, and business stakeholders to define AI use cases and integrate AI models into existing systems.

Conduct rigorous testing, validation, and tuning of AI models to ensure optimal accuracy and performance.

Preprocess and manage training datasets, ensuring data quality and integrity.

Deploy AI models to production environments and monitor their performance.

Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to AI model deployment and operation.

Continuously evaluate the latest advancements in AI and incorporate relevant technologies into the organization’s AI strategy.

Develop and maintain documentation for AI models, including design decisions, implementation processes, and usage guidelines.

Ensure that all AI solutions adhere to data privacy, security, and responsible AI guidelines.

Work closely with management to align AI initiatives with business objectives.

Provide support and training to internal teams on the usage and management of AI models.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

What We’re Looking For:

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.

Relevant certifications or coursework in AI/ML are a plus.

1+ years of hands-on experience in AI/ML projects, with a focus on generative AI models.

1+ years of experience with generative AI models, especially those from OpenAI, Azure, and VAPI.

Proficiency in programming languages such as SQL, Python, R, or JavaScript.

Strong understanding of machine learning concepts, neural networks, and natural language processing.

Experience with data preprocessing, feature engineering, and model evaluation techniques.

Familiarity with cloud platforms like Azure and AWS for deploying AI models.

Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot and optimize model performance.

Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.

Ability to adapt quickly to new technologies and methodologies.

Attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality work.

Knowledge of data privacy, security, and AI governance.

This is an exciting step in a journey to creating a fulfilling and rewarding career at Independent Bank. We are excited to have you join our team!

Be Proud. Be YOU. Be Independent!

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