New

ML Engineer/MLOps

TEKsystems
$60.00 - $65.00 / hr
life insurance, sick time, 401(k), retirement plan

Mar 22, 2026
Machine Learning Engineer (Generative AI Focus) MUST BE LOCAL TO ARIZONA AND CAN INTERVIEW ONSITE****** Location: onsite Employment Type: contract/contract to hire Experience Level: Intermediate We are seeking a talented Machine Learning Engineer with hands-on experience developing and deploying advanced AI solutions. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a collaborative environment and enjoys building scalable, production-ready ML and Generative AI systems. Must know MLOps What You'll Do * Design, build, and optimize machine learning models for real-world production use. * Partner with data scientists, engineers, and product teams to identify opportunities for AIdriven innovation. * Preprocess, analyze, and validate large datasets to ensure high-quality inputs for modeling. * Develop and maintain training, evaluation, and deployment pipelines for ML and GenAI models. * Monitor deployed models and continuously improve accuracy, efficiency, and reliability. * Stay current with emerging trends in machine learning, Generative AI, NLP, and computer vision. What We're Looking For * Strong foundation in machine learning and deep learning algorithms. * Proficiency in Python, along with frameworks such as TensorFlow and PyTorch. * Experience with Generative AI techniques (e.g., GANs, VAEs). * Ability to design scalable and efficient AI/ML architectures. * Knowledge of NLP for text generation and related modeling techniques. * Familiarity with computer vision and AI-driven image generation. * Strong skills in data preprocessing and feature engineering. * Solid understanding of neural network architecture, training strategies, and optimization. * Experience deploying AI/ML models to production environments. * Commitment to staying up-to-date on the latest GenAI research and integrating new advancements into practical solutions. Preferred Skills * Hands-on experience working with open-source LLMs (e.g., Llama 3). * Curiosity and eagerness to explore emerging models, including commercial GenAI platforms. * Real-world experience building solutions across Machine Learning, Deep Learning, and Generative AI. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Phoenix, AZ. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $60.00 - $65.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: * Medical, dental & vision * Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital * 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available * Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) * Short and long-term disability * Health Spending Account (HSA) * Transportation benefits * Employee Assistance Program * Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace TypeThis is a hybrid position in Phoenix,AZ. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Mar 26, 2026. h4>About TEKsystems: We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.