Sr. AI Engineer

Role is 100% On-Site in Houston, TX

5 Days per W / K.

Lead AI Engineer

We're seeking a Lead AI Engineer to architect and deliver enterprise-scale AI and machine learning solutions. This role blends hands-on model development with strategic technical leadership, guiding teams through the full AI lifecycle—from data engineering to production deployment. Ideal candidates bring deep ML engineering and MLOps expertise, with retail or eCommerce experience strongly preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect and deploy scalable AI / ML systems using Azure ML, SageMaker, or Vertex AI.
• Lead model development lifecycle : data ingestion, training, deployment, and monitoring.
• Mentor AI engineers, drive best practices, and advance MLOps maturity.
• Research and apply emerging methods including Generative AI, RAG, and agentic frameworks.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to turn business challenges into AI-driven solutions.
• Ensure model governance, reliability, and compliance with responsible AI standards.
• Collaborate with vendors to evaluate and integrate cutting-edge AI technologies.

Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications