AI Platform Engineer
Job Description
Job Posting Organization:
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is a global humanitarian organization that responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises. Founded in 1933, the IRC has been dedicated to helping people affected by conflict and disaster to survive, recover, and rebuild their lives. The organization operates in over 40 countries and has a workforce of more than 14,000 employees. The IRC's mission is to help people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover, and gain control of their future. The organization is committed to upholding the highest standards of integrity, service, equality, and accountability in all its operations.
Job Overview:
The AI Platform Engineer position is a critical technical operations role within the IRC's IT department, focusing on the management and optimization of enterprise AI platforms. This role is not user-facing; instead, it emphasizes the technical aspects of maintaining AI systems, ensuring they operate reliably and securely. The engineer will be responsible for managing platform configurations, API access, and integrations between AI tools and IRC systems. The position requires a proactive approach to troubleshooting and system monitoring, with a strong emphasis on maintaining the technical infrastructure that supports the organization's AI initiatives. The AI Platform Engineer will work closely with the AI Platform director" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">Support Director to ensure that the systems are effectively integrated into the IRC's broader operational environment, contributing to the organization's mission of improving program quality and efficiency through advanced technology.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The AI Platform Engineer will have a diverse set of responsibilities, including:
Required Qualifications:
The ideal candidate for the AI Platform Engineer position will possess the following qualifications: - Hands-on experience with enterprise AI platforms such as Anthropic and OpenAI, including API management and environment configuration. - Familiarity with LLM application infrastructure and experience with data/ML platforms like Databricks is a strong plus. - Proficiency in Python and/or JavaScript for scripting and automation. - Experience with REST API integrations and comfort working within existing codebases. - Knowledge of information security principles as they apply to SaaS and API systems, with the ability to engage constructively with InfoSec teams.
Educational Background:
Candidates should have a strong educational background in computer science, information technology, or a related field. A bachelor's degree is typically required, with advanced degrees being advantageous. Relevant certifications in cloud platforms or AI technologies may also be beneficial.
Experience:
The position requires a minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a technical operations role, particularly in managing AI platforms or similar technologies. Candidates should have a proven track record of working in distributed systems or SaaS environments, with experience in monitoring and troubleshooting performance issues.
Languages:
While English is the mandatory language for this position, proficiency in additional languages is considered a plus, especially for roles that may involve collaboration with international teams or stakeholders.
Additional Notes:
This is a remote position, allowing for flexibility in work location. The role may require occasional meetings across different time zones, which could involve early or late hours. The compensation for this position ranges from $88,277 to $102,451 annually, depending on various factors such as experience and location. The IRC offers a comprehensive benefits package, including paid sick leave, holidays, medical and dental insurance, retirement savings plans, and an Employee Assistance Program. The organization is committed to equal opportunity employment and considers all applicants based on merit.
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is a global humanitarian organization that responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises. Founded in 1933, the IRC has been dedicated to helping people affected by conflict and disaster to survive, recover, and rebuild their lives. The organization operates in over 40 countries and has a workforce of more than 14,000 employees. The IRC's mission is to help people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover, and gain control of their future. The organization is committed to upholding the highest standards of integrity, service, equality, and accountability in all its operations.
Job Overview:
The AI Platform Engineer position is a critical technical operations role within the IRC's IT department, focusing on the management and optimization of enterprise AI platforms. This role is not user-facing; instead, it emphasizes the technical aspects of maintaining AI systems, ensuring they operate reliably and securely. The engineer will be responsible for managing platform configurations, API access, and integrations between AI tools and IRC systems. The position requires a proactive approach to troubleshooting and system monitoring, with a strong emphasis on maintaining the technical infrastructure that supports the organization's AI initiatives. The AI Platform Engineer will work closely with the AI Platform director" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">Support Director to ensure that the systems are effectively integrated into the IRC's broader operational environment, contributing to the organization's mission of improving program quality and efficiency through advanced technology.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The AI Platform Engineer will have a diverse set of responsibilities, including:
- AI Systems Administration & Operations (40%): - Serve as the primary technical administrator for IRC's enterprise AI environments, including managing user access, API key governance, and workspace configurations. - Monitor system health and performance, resolving operational issues as they arise. - Maintain observability across AI systems, tracking uptime and error rates. - Document configuration changes and support responsible usage by flagging anomalous patterns.
- Integrations & Technical Implementation (35%): - Collaborate with DevOps and engineering teams on deployment processes and infrastructure dependencies. - Develop scripts and automations to support AI-assisted workflows, primarily using Python and/or JavaScript. - Troubleshoot integration failures and collaborate with data engineering on AI pipeline work. - Maintain technical documentation for all integrations.
- Monitoring, Resource Optimization & InfoSec Liaison (15%): - Track AI resource utilization and identify opportunities for cost efficiency. - Serve as the technical point of contact for InfoSec on AI system security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security and compliance. - Support risk assessments for new AI tools.
- Stakeholder Support & Collaboration (10%): - Act as a technical resource for program teams adopting AI tools. - Participate in rollout planning for new AI capabilities and contribute to project planning with accurate estimates.
Required Qualifications:
The ideal candidate for the AI Platform Engineer position will possess the following qualifications: - Hands-on experience with enterprise AI platforms such as Anthropic and OpenAI, including API management and environment configuration. - Familiarity with LLM application infrastructure and experience with data/ML platforms like Databricks is a strong plus. - Proficiency in Python and/or JavaScript for scripting and automation. - Experience with REST API integrations and comfort working within existing codebases. - Knowledge of information security principles as they apply to SaaS and API systems, with the ability to engage constructively with InfoSec teams.
Educational Background:
Candidates should have a strong educational background in computer science, information technology, or a related field. A bachelor's degree is typically required, with advanced degrees being advantageous. Relevant certifications in cloud platforms or AI technologies may also be beneficial.
Experience:
The position requires a minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a technical operations role, particularly in managing AI platforms or similar technologies. Candidates should have a proven track record of working in distributed systems or SaaS environments, with experience in monitoring and troubleshooting performance issues.
Languages:
While English is the mandatory language for this position, proficiency in additional languages is considered a plus, especially for roles that may involve collaboration with international teams or stakeholders.
Additional Notes:
This is a remote position, allowing for flexibility in work location. The role may require occasional meetings across different time zones, which could involve early or late hours. The compensation for this position ranges from $88,277 to $102,451 annually, depending on various factors such as experience and location. The IRC offers a comprehensive benefits package, including paid sick leave, holidays, medical and dental insurance, retirement savings plans, and an Employee Assistance Program. The organization is committed to equal opportunity employment and considers all applicants based on merit.
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