Sr. Engineer IT AI & Machine Learning
Hybrid in Nashville, TN
Contract with potential for hire
About the Role :
Were hiring a Sr. Engineer IT AI & Machine Learning to drive enterprise-level innovation and build impactful AI solutions from the ground up. This role is ideal for a senior engineer who enjoys blending advanced analytics, machine learning, and business strategy to solve real-world problems and influence organizational direction.
Youll work closely with business leaders, technical teams, and data partners to identify opportunities, design solutions, and bring AI initiatives to life.
Responsibilities :
- Lead AI / ML initiatives from concept through deployment
- Translate business needs into scalable data and ML solutions
- Design, prototype, and pilot first-of-kind AI tools and analytics products
- Provide technical leadership across architecture and implementation
- Drive roadmap planning, prioritization, and delivery execution
- Identify high-value analytics opportunities across the business
- Mentor engineers and data professionals
- Partner with architects, vendors, and engineering teams to deliver production systems
- Ensure documentation, auditability, and compliance with enterprise standards
- Influence strategy through technical insight and business alignment
Required Skills : Experience
7+ years in IT, engineering, or data-related roles35+ years leading AI / ML or Data Science initiativesEducation
Bachelors degree in Computer Science, MIS, Engineering, or related fieldMasters degree preferredSkills & Knowledge
Proven experience with AI / ML in productionStrong knowledge of :
Supervised & unsupervised learningDeep learning and neural networksRegression, clustering, and classification techniquesBayesian inference and statistical modelingExperience with big data technologies, cloud platforms, and open-source toolsTrack record of designing and delivering high-impact digital solutionsAbility to influence senior leadership and technical teamsWhy This Role
Enterprise-level visibilityStrategic and hands-on leadershipOpportunity to shape AI direction across the organizationSolve complex problems at scaleBuild innovative technology from the ground up