AI Engineer

Overview

As an AI Engineer, you will have a hands-on role focused on building, deploying, and maintaining end-to-end AI/ML systems, pipelines, and applications. You will work closely with senior AI engineers while independently owning well-scoped projects and delivering production-ready code. The role emphasizes strong software engineering, data pipelines, cloud infrastructure, containerization, and LLM-based workflows. This position offers mentorship, real-world production experience, and a growth path toward senior AI/ML or data engineering roles.

Location requirement: Candidates must work in-office at one of the following locations for at least 3 days per week:
Omaha, NE;
San Francisco, CA; or Lehi, UT.

• Design, build, and deploy end-to-end AI/ML systems, including model workflows, data pipelines, and deployment architectures
• Develop and maintain reliable, scalable data pipelines for structured and unstructured data
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code following software engineering best practices
• Work with cloud infrastructure, including containerization and orchestration tools
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize AI workflows and data pipelines for performance and reliability
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate AI solutions into production systems

• Has strong programming and software engineering skills (Python, JavaScript, or similar languages)
• Has experience designing and maintaining AI/ML systems, workflows, and pipelines
• Has data engineering skills, including ETL processes and handling structured and unstructured data
• Has familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and infrastructure concepts
• Has experience with containerization and orchestration tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
• Has hands-on experience with LLMs and prompt engineering
• Has ability to troubleshoot, optimize, and improve system performance and reliability
• Has strong collaboration skills, paired with the ability to work independently and learn quickly
• Has a minimum of a bachelor’s degree
• Has a minimum of 3 years of experience
• Owns and manages relationships with stakeholders directly and works effectively with people at all levels in an organization

Salary Range: $ - $

The pay listed indicates the estimated pay at the time of posting and may vary by geographic location, knowledge, skills, and experience. Orion offers a competitive benefits package including health, dental, vision, and disability coverage on day one, 401(k) with employer match, paid parental leave, pet benefits including pawternity leave and pet insurance, student loan repayment, and more.

At Orion, we value accountability, respect, and collaboration. We strive to create a welcoming environment where everyone is respected, valued, and heard. We aim to innovate and deliver transformative outcomes while supporting one another to success.