AI Engineer
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Details Open Date 07/23/2026 Requisition Number PRN45731B Job Title Artificial Intelligence (AI) / Machine Learning (ML) Engineers Working Title AI Engineer Career Progression Track P00 Track Level P4 - Advanced, P3 - Career FLSA Code Computer Employee Patient Sensitive Job Code? No Standard Hours per Week 40 Full Time or Part Time? Full Time Shift Day Work Schedule Summary Work Schedule Full-time, 40 hours per week. Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Work Location & Residency This position offers a flexible, mostly remote work schedule for candidates who reside along the Wasatch Front. While most duties can be performed remotely, the employee must be available to attend essential meetings and events on campus as needed. Work Profile Hybrid Work A hybrid telework schedule is available for this position, dependent on operational needs and management approval. The arrangement will be established in partnership with the manager and is subject to ongoing departmental needs. Travel: This position may require occasional travel. VP Area U of U Health - Academics Department 02228 - Data Coordinating Center Location Campus City Salt Lake City, UT Type of Recruitment External Posting Pay Rate Range $90,188 to $135,601 Close Date 10/23/2026 Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time) Job Summary Artificial Intelligence (AI) / Machine Learning (ML) Engineers The Utah Data Coordinating Center ( DCC ) is seeking an experienced AI Engineer to design, build, and operate secure, scalable AI-enabled research platforms. This role sits at the intersection of machine learning, cloud infrastructure, and regulated research environments, supporting national and international research programs. You will work closely with research IT leadership, data engineers, security teams, and external partners to operationalize AI workflows while maintaining strong governance, security, and compliance standards. This is a hands-on engineering role for someone who enjoys building real systems, not prototypes that live on slides. This position will report to the Sr. Supervisor, IT. Essential Functions: Design and deliver end-to-end hybrid data and AI solutions Collaborate with data scientists, engineers, and business stakeholders to design, build, test, deploy, and support scalable data pipelines and AI/ML models across hybrid cloud and on-premises environments. Deliver reliable, production-ready solutions aligned with organizational strategy and enterprise architecture standards. Operationalize machine learning systems using modern MLOps practices Partner with cross-functional teams to deploy, monitor, and manage ML models through CI/CD pipelines, model versioning, experiment tracking, automated testing, and lifecycle management frameworks. Support both batch and real-time inference workloads while ensuring reliability, scalability, and maintainability. Build and maintain secure, scalable infrastructure across hybrid environments Implement containerized and cloud-native solutions using Docker and orchestration platforms (e.g., Kubernetes) to support data and AI workloads. Apply infrastructure-as-code (IaC) and automation practices to enable reproducibility, scalability, and operational efficiency across on-premises and cloud systems. Ensure secure, compliant, and governed data and AI systems Collaborate with security and compliance teams to implement role-based access controls, encryption, network security controls, and audit logging across environments. Align architectures with regulatory frameworks (e.g., HIPAA , NIST , FISMA ) and enterprise governance standards while promoting responsible AI practices. Translate business requirements into scalable technical architectures Engage with stakeholders to understand strategic objectives and convert them into robust data architectures, algorithms, and automation workflows. Promote shared ownership of solutions, ensuring alignment with long-term sustainability, performance expectations, and enterprise standards. Monitor, optimize, and sustain production systems Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting frameworks to track data pipeline health, model performance, data drift, system reliability, and cost efficiency. Apply performance tuning, reliability engineering, and continuous improvement practices to maintain operational excellence. Communicate technical designs and analytical insights clearly Document system architectures, data flows, AI workflows, and operational procedures. Present complex technical concepts and model outcomes to both technical and non-technical stakeholders in a clear and actionable manner. Advance engineering excellence and innovation Stay current with emerging technologies in data engineering, cloud computing, and applied AI. Evaluate and adopt new tools and methodologies that improve automation, scalability, security, and organizational impact while adhering to best practices and architectural standards. To learn more about the Utah DCC visit http://uofuhealth.org/UtahDCC This position is not eligible for work visa sponsorship. The Uni*** offers a comprehensive benefits package. You can learn more about the great benefits of working for the Uni*** at: benefits.utah.edu The department may choose to hire at any of the below job levels and associated pay rates based on their business need and budget. Responsibilities Artificial Intelligence (AI) / Machine Learning (ML) Engineer Research, design, develop, test, and support artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) frameworks and models. Leverage AI/ML techniques to answer business questions, support business strategies, and deliver valuable quantitative insights to improve products. Develop sophisticated algorithms to automate processes and tasks. Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand business and technical needs. Code and develop software that deploys ML models and algorithms into production. Communicate and present complex analytics results and concepts to leadership and internal stakeholders. Employ AI and/or ML that may include natural language processing ( NLP ), natural language understanding ( NLU ), semantic understanding, intent classification, computer vision, deep learning, and automatic speech recognition ( ASR ). Remain up to speed on cutting edge research for AI technology and concepts. Artificial Intelligence (AI) / Machine Learning (ML) Engineer, III Considered highly skilled and proficient in discipline. Conducts complex, important work under minimal supervision and with wide latitude for independent judgment. Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 6 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 4 years of directly related work experience. This is a Career-Level position in the General Professional track. Expected Pay Range: $90,188 to $123,274 Artificial Intelligence (AI) / Machine Learning (ML) Engineer, IV Recognized as subject matter expert and advanced individual contributor professional. Requires specialized skill set. Conducts highly complex work, unsupervised and with extensive latitude for independent judgment. Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 8 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 6 years of directly related work experience. This is an Advanced-Level position in the General Professional track. Expected Pay Range: $99,587 to $135,601 Minimum Qualifications EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT : 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor’s degree = 4 years of directly related work experience). Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels: Artificial Intelligence (AI) / Machine Learning (ML) Engineer, III : Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 6 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 4 years of directly related work experience. Artificial Intelligence (AI) / Machine Learning (ML) Engineer, IV: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 8 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 6 years of directly related work experience. Preferences Experience with MLOps platforms or custom ML deployment pipelines Familiarity with vector databases, embeddings, or RAG -based systems Experience supporting clinical research, biomedical data, or sensitive datasets Familiarity with compliance-driven environments ( FISMA Moderate/High, HITRUST , etc.) Experience working in academic or research institutions Strong experience with Python and modern ML/AI tooling Hands-on experience with AWS (or comparable cloud platforms) Experience building and operating CI/CD pipelines Proficiency with Docker and container-based workflows Experience supporting data-intensive or research computing environments Strong understanding of security best practices in regulated environments Ability to work independently and communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical stakeholders Applicants will be screened according to preferences. Type Benefited Staff Special Instructions Summary Additional Information The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules. This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen. The Uni*** values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education. 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