<p>The IT AI Engineer designs, builds, and maintains machine learning pipelines and application integrations that extend the University's cloud and on-premise services. Working within established data governance and security frameworks, the position collaborates with team members to implement integrations using APIs, MCPs, and institutional data sources to deliver reliable, enterprise-grade AI solutions.</p> <p>Education and Experience</p> <ul> <li>Bachelor's degree or 4+ years of experience in Artificial Intelligence or Information Technology, or equivalent combination of experience and education. </li></ul> <p>Skills and Knowledge</p> <ul> <li>Experience in deploying AI/ML platforms (e.g., Azure AI Foundry, Google Vertex, Amazon Bedrock, OpenAI, etc.). </li><li>Background in data integration, ETL processes, and API consumption. </li><li>Proficiency in one or more coding languages for the purposes of AI/ML integration. </li><li>Familiarity with cloud infrastructure (Azure, AWS, GCP) and related containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) or serverless platforms (Logic Apps). </li><li>Understanding of data governance, privacy, and ethical AI principles. </li><li>Excellent communication and collaboration skills. </li></ul> <p>Responsibilities</p> <ul> <li>Deploy, and maintain AI platforms and services across university systems. </li><li>Integrate structured and unstructured data from diverse sources to optimize AI model performance. </li><li>Integrate AI with both pre-existing and new systems to ensure seamless functionality. </li><li>Collaborate with academic and administrative units to identify AI use cases and deliver tailored solutions. </li><li>Develop and maintain APIs and pipelines for real-time and batch data processing. </li><li>Ensure AI systems comply with Syracuse University's ISF, FERPA, HIPAA, and other regulatory standards. </li></ul> <p>Physical Requirements</p> <p>Not Applicable</p> <p>Tools/Equipment</p> <p>Not Applicable</p> <p>Application Instructions</p> <p>In addition to completing an online application, please attach a resume and cover letter.</p>