AI/ML & Forward Deployed Engineer

Job overview

The AI/ML & Forward Deployed Engineer role is onsite in Minnetonka Mills, MN, for a six-month duration. Pay is $53–$56.81 per hour. The role focuses on delivering end-to-end AI/ML and generative AI solutions aligned with business KPIs. The engineer combines applied machine learning, software engineering, and stakeholder problem-solving to move AI use cases from discovery through production. The work includes building scalable systems, prototyping and deployment, and improving solutions based on user feedback and operational performance.

What you'll do

• Partner with business, product, and customer stakeholders to define AI opportunities and success measures
• conduct technical discovery
• prototype and deploy pilots
• develop and evaluate machine learning solutions
• build and productionize RAG pipelines and generative AI guardrails
• implement MLOps/LLMOps, CI/CD, monitoring, and model lifecycle practices
• develop APIs and microservices
• support data pipelines, security, compliance, and technical leadership.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

ai/ml & forward deployed engineer

minnetonka mills mn

talent software services

onsite

generative ai

machine learning

python

azure

ai agents

rag

mlops

llmops

$53–$56.81/hr

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

The posting lists Python, React.js, REST APIs, microservices, Azure, deep learning, generative AI, AI agents, and MLOps/LLMOps among its core skills; forward-deployed delivery experience is preferred.

About the employer

Talent Software Services, Inc. is hiring for this role. Industry: Computer Systems Design Services. Sector: 54.