Artificial Intelligence Developer (Hybrid Eligible)

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Requisition Id15669

Overview:

We’re hiring an AI Developer having AI/ML development and deployment skills! The position and its focus are to design, develop and move to production AI/ML tools and analytics that enhance and evolve business operations and scientific decision-making capability and related activities at ORNL.Qualified applicants will have a solid foundation of Generative AI and Machine Learning skills. This position resides in the AI Operations Program office within the Application Development Division of the Information Technology Services Directorate. Our AI/ML models are heavily centered on Microsoft Azure and related AI cloud technologies with High Performance Computing (HPC) for on premise AI environments and Azure, AWS, and GCP for off premise environments.

Major Duties/Responsibilities:

• Development and support of models utilizing AI/ML and Microsoft Azure related Power apps, including CoPilot Studio.
• Collaboration with business and scientific/technical stakeholders to understand needs and gather detailed actionable requirements.
• Analysis of emerging trends and technologies to provide recommendations for roadmaps and AI strategy. This includes Generative AI and ML techniques and solution methods. LLM/GPT CI/CD pipelines and diagnostic monitoring for clients or set up for client self-monitoring.
• Ethical and responsible use of AI in line with ORNL policy and guidelines.
• Collaboration with other DOE labs and private sector companies to understand and mature ORNL capabilities.
• Become the Go-To DOE lab for AI/ML best practices across lab domains.
• Adherence to ORNL and ITSD software quality assurance standards and ITIL effective practices.
• Support of and adherence to ORNL and ITSD project management requirements and Guidance for Researchers and general users of AI models within ORNL guidelines.
• Deliver ORNL’s mission by aligning behaviors, priorities, and interactions with our core values of Impact, Integrity, Teamwork, Safety, and Service. Promote equal opportunity by fostering a respectful workplace – in how we treat one another, work together, and measure success.

Basic Qualifications:

• A BS in computer science, data science, artificial intelligence, business analytics management, applied statistical analytics, or a related field of study and eight (8) to twelve (12) years of aligned experience,with the last 2-3 three years in the AI/ML arena,is required for consideration An overall combination of equivalent experience may be considered.
  • Masters and PhD degree holders in the same fields of study are also encouraged to apply:
    • Masters’ holders should have seven (7) to ten (10) years of aligned experience with the last 2-3 three years in the AI/ML arena.
    • PhD holders should have four (4) to six (6) years of relevant and aligned experinecewith the last 2-3 three years in the AI/ML arena.

• Prior demonstrated AI/ML development and deployment in independent cloud and on-premise environments including requirements gathering, design, and deployment of reporting solutions.
• The candidate must demonstrate:
  • experience creating AI solutions like Azure AI Foundry, MS Azure Open AI Studio, Azure SQL, and Open Source LLMs like Meta’s LLama family.
  • experience with Microsoft CoPilot, OpenAI tools and API’s for GPT creation, Hugging Face, LangChain, Large Language Models, Generative AI or similar tools.
  • a deeply curious approach toward novel development, planning, support, design, modification and testing of data warehouse cubes, models, dimensions, measures, views and reports,
  • being a results-motivated, curious, self-starter who is comfortable working in a project-based environment,
  • the attitude of an analytical doer that creatively problem solves through innovation as work demands
  • excellent relational client-facing skills, effective exploratory analytical thinking, and attention to detail,
  • a strong emphasis in delighting customer and end-user needs.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active DOE Q clearance.
• Understanding of multidimensional and tabular modelling, vector databases, Graph DB.
• Experience using Microsoft Visual Studio or Visual Studio Code, Python, PyTorch, TensorFlow.
• Two to threeyears of experience leading group projects and programs with current AI/ML, Data Science or Data Analytic tools including using and teaching low code-no code skills to others.
• Knowledge of current ORNL business processes and applications (or similar) is a bonus.
• Knowledge of Microsoft SharePoint technologies is a bonus.

Special Requirements:

• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
• This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a clearance from the Department of Energy. As such, this position is a Workplace Substance Abuse (WSAP) testing designated position. WSAP positions require passing a pre-placement drug test and participation in an ongoing random drug testing program.

Hybrid Eligibility:

This position is located in Oak Ridge, Tennessee and requires onsite presence. We offer a flexible work environment that supports both the organization and the employee. A hybrid/onsite working arrangement may be available with this position, which provides flexibility to work periodically from your home, while reporting onsite to the Oak Ridge, Tennessee location on a weekly and regular basis.

Benefits at ORNL:

ORNL offers competitive pay and benefits programs to attract and retain dedicated people. The laboratory offers many employee benefits, including medical and retirement plans and flexible work hours, to help you and your family live happy and healthy. Employee amenities such as on-site fitness, banking, and cafeteria facilities are also provided for convenience.

Other benefits include the following: Prescription Drug Plan, Dental Plan, Vision Plan, 401(k) Retirement Plan, Contributory Pension Plan, Life Insurance, Disability Benefits, Generous Vacation and Holidays, Parental Leave, Legal Insurance with Identity Theft Protection, Employee Assistance Plan, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, Wellness Programs, Educational Assistance, Relocation Assistance, and Employee Discounts.

Having difficulty using the online application system or need an accommodation to apply due to a disability? Please email:ORNLRecruiting@ornl.gov.

This position will remain open for a minimum of 5 days after which it will close when a qualified candidate is identified and/or hired.

We accept Word (.doc, .docx), Adobe (unsecured .pdf), Rich Text Format (.rtf), and HTML (.htm, .html) up to 5MB in size. Resumes from third party vendors will not be accepted; these resumes will be deleted and the candidates submitted will not be considered for employment.

ORNL is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, are encouraged to apply. UT-Battelle is an E-Verify employer.

 

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