Location: North Oregon (Remote allowed except in SD, VT, WV)
Experience: 7+ years
Job Type: Contract (4 Months)
Ideal Candidate Should Have
Proven leadership in AI/ML project delivery and technical strategy
7+ years of experience in software engineering or machine learning
Proficiency in Python, Docker, CI/CD pipelines, and MLOps
Hands-on experience with AWS, Sagemaker, DataBricks, and cloud architecture
Strong foundation in algorithms, data structures, and software architecture
Familiarity with tools like Spark, Kubernetes, Jenkins, and Terraform
Excellent communication and mentorship skills in cross-functional teams
Job Description
Thinking Minds Inc. is seeking a Principal AI/ML Engineer for one of its clients, a global leader in consumer products, to design and implement scalable AI/ML solutions that drive critical business decisions. This is a unique opportunity to join a cross-functional team working on high-impact projects involving machine learning, generative AI, and data-driven platforms.
In this role, you will own and lead the full development lifecycle of machine learning products-from conception to deployment. You'll collaborate with a global team of engineers and data scientists to develop robust models and integrate them into high-performance systems. Your contributions will directly influence customer experiences, operational efficiency, and business outcomes.
As a senior member of the team, you will:
Provide technical leadership, vision, and mentorship to junior engineers
Architect and implement machine learning pipelines and MLOps practices
Build and operationalize predictive models, generative AI solutions, and optimization algorithms
Design scalable systems using technologies such as AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, and DataBricks
Collaborate with analytics, enterprise architecture, and product teams to define and execute on AI strategies
Champion best practices in agile development, test-driven design, and software engineering
You'll thrive in a collaborative, intellectually curious, and fast-paced environment where learning and innovation are central to the team culture. If you're driven to solve complex problems with cutting-edge technology and enjoy mentoring others along the way, this role is an excellent fit.