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Eliassen Group AI / ML Engineer in Irvine, California
AI / ML Engineer
Irvine, CA
Type: Contract
Category: Data
Industry: Technology
Reference ID: JN -042026-106256
Date Posted: 04/02/2026
Shortcut: http://careers.eliassen.com/3qdHZK
Description
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Description:
Hybrid in Irvine, CA (2-3 days onsite per week)
The organization seeks an AI / ML Engineer to support implementation of priority AI use cases alongside principal AI engineers and semiconductor stakeholders. The role requires proficiency in Python and PyTorch, experience with agentic frameworks, and familiarity with Azure and enterprise AI pipelines. The engineer will translate AI concepts for technical semiconductor audiences and contribute to model development and deployment.
Due to client requirements, applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.
Rate: $85.00 to $100.00/hr. w2
Responsibilities:
Support implementation and execution of priority AI use cases in collaboration with principal AI engineers.
Develop and refine models using Python and PyTorch, with potential transfer from TensorFlow as needed.
Build and integrate agentic workflows using frameworks such as LangChain or comparable tools.
Contribute to enterprise-scale AI pipelines within Azure environments.
Translate AI concepts and solution approaches to technical semiconductor engineering stakeholders.
Ramp quickly on semiconductor domain context to align AI solutions with stakeholder needs.
Experience Requirements:
Strong AI/ML development background with hands-on experience in modern AI stacks.
Deep proficiency in Python and PyTorch.
Experience with agentic frameworks such as LangChain or comparable tools.
Familiarity with Azure environments and enterprise-scale AI pipelines.
Ability to translate AI concepts to highly technical semiconductor stakeholders.
Semiconductor domain experience (preferred).
Education Requirements:
Strong mathematical foundation in calculus and differential equations.
Backgrounds in mathematics, physics, electrical engineering, or engineering with AI focus (preferred).
Recruitment Transparency Notice
Eliassen Group values transparency in our recruitment practices. Please be advised that Eliassen Group utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of its initial application screening and hiring process. You may receive email and SMS notifications from the Eliassen Virtual Recruiting Team ( noreply@eliassen.com , 781-808-2924) inviting you to complete a brief voice screening as part of your application process. These tools assist our hiring teams in different ways, including but not limited to, assistance in reviewing application materials to help identify candidates whose qualifications most closely match the requirements of the position. All AI-assisted evaluations and responses are reviewed by human recruiters before any hiring decisions are made. The use of AI in our process is intended to support fairness, efficiency, and consistency, and Eliassen Group takes measures to prevent bias or discrimination in connection with its hiring practices. By proceeding, you acknowledge, agree, and consent to Eliassen Group’s use of these tools, including AI tools, as part of the application and hiring process.
Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range.
W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality.
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About Eliassen Group:
Eliassen Group is a strategic consulting firm that helps organizations reach further and achieve more through our technology, business advisory, and life sciences solutions. For nearly 40 years, we have combined exceptional people, deep domain expertise, and intelligent capabilities to expand our clients’ capacity and accelerate meaningful outcomes. We are driven by a purpose to positively impact the lives of our employees, clients, consultants, and the communities we serve.
Eliassen is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and all employment decisions are based on merit, performance, and business needs. Eliassen does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity or expression, sexual preference or orientation, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), marital status, creed, religion, physical or mental disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, age, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, prohibited criminal record inquiries of applicants and employees, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local laws.
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