Senior AI Engineer (Python)

We are seeking a full-time, remote Senior AI Engineer with 5+ years of software development experience and a strong background building AI native software to join our U.S. client. You will provide leadership and expertise to advance strategic and technical goals of our client. Our client is a venture studio that surrounds industry subject matter experts with senior technical talent to build AI-native software solving real-world problems as well as consulting services to propel software companies along their AI journey. Responsibilities Provide strategic and technical expertise to AI-powered, engineering initiatives Advise startups on AI product development using agentic AI, LLMs, and modern AI infrastructure Develop software in conjunction with startup subject matter experts and engineering teams Stay abreast of AI trends and advise colleagues and clients on emerging AI opportunities Communicate across different stakeholder groups including executive, boards, technical, client and industry Required Experience Excellent English communication and teamwork skills 5+ years of software development experience including AI engineering Strong proficiency in Python Deep experience in AI product development using agents, LLMs, and modern AI infrastructure Expertise with ML/LLM frameworks, such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, LangChain, or equivalent Experience with vector databases, orchestration frameworks, and modern MLOps practices Track record of deploying AI services in production Strong grounding in cloud-native architectures (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure) Proven ability to stay self-motivated, work hard, own problems from start to finish, and deliver in a vibrant, fast-moving environment Demonstrated ability to work independently or as part of a broader team. Trustworthy, team-oriented, and transparent Preferred Experience University degree in a technical field Experience with AWS Additional Information Knowing your ideas are heard and matter think big! You get to own your job and be recognized for your contributions Work with smart and creative people Making mistakes is human. Lets learn from them. Be transparent! We recognize you as an individual no presumptions or judgment. Be the extraordinary you! 15 days Paid Time Off (PTO), 1 floating day, 3 sick days, and your national holidays Start: ASAP About Velozient We are a privately held, nearshore software development company providing outsourced development resources to North American companies. Our mission is to offer development talent that enjoy taking on challenging work, want to grow their skills and experiences building software, and excel in a fast-paced, dynamic team environment. We are focused on providing world-class remote resources to work as valued client team members. If this type of opportunity excites you, then consider joining our team!