University of Kentucky
AI Developer
PyTorch
TensorFlow
Edtech.com's Summary
University of Kentucky is hiring an AI Developer with a Quality Assurance focus. The role involves designing, developing, and testing AI-powered solutions while collaborating with senior developers, QA engineers, and cross-functional teams to ensure AI systems are reliable and meet organizational standards.
Highlights
- Design, develop, and test AI-powered solutions with a focus on quality assurance.
- Collaborate closely with senior developers, QA engineers, and cross-functional teams.
- Experience with AI/ML frameworks like TensorFlow and PyTorch and QA tools is preferred.
- Requires 0-3 years of relevant experience in AI development, software engineering, or QA roles.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or related field is required.
- Salary range: $62,941 - $103,834 per year.
- Full-time staff position under ITS Enterprise Systems department.
- Physical requirements include lifting up to 50 lbs and sitting for long periods.
- Work schedule: Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM, with possible extended or weekend hours based on workload.
- No supervisory responsibilities.
AI Developer Full Description
AI Developer
Posting Details
Job Title | AI Developer
Requisition Number | RE52846
Working Title | AI Developer, Quality Assurance
Department Name | 3L400:ITS Enterprise Systems
Work Location | Lexington, KY
Grade Level | 48
Salary Range | $62,941-103,834/year
Type of Position | Staff
Position Time Status | Full-Time
Required Education | BS
Click here for more information about equivalencies: | https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience | 3 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification | None
Physical Requirements | Lifting, pushing or pulling of objects up to 50 lbs, sitting for long period of time
Shift | Monday – Friday 8am – 5pm; possibility of excess of 40 hours per week or weekend hours, depending on workload
Job Summary | The AI Developer (Quality Assurance Focus) is responsible for designing, developing, and testing AI-powered solutions. This role combines hands-on development with rigorous quality assurance to ensure that AI systems are robust, reliable, and meet organizational standards. The AI Developer works closely with senior developers, QA engineers, and cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality AI applications, contributing to both development and validation processes.
Multiple positions available.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities | · 0–3 years of experience in AI development, software engineering, or QA roles.· Experience with AI/ML frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch) and QA tools is preferred.· Strong communication and teamwork skills.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? | No
Preferred Education/Experience | Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or related field
Deadline to Apply | 01/28/2026
Our University Community | We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
Requisition Number | RE52846
Working Title | AI Developer, Quality Assurance
Department Name | 3L400:ITS Enterprise Systems
Work Location | Lexington, KY
Grade Level | 48
Salary Range | $62,941-103,834/year
Type of Position | Staff
Position Time Status | Full-Time
Required Education | BS
Click here for more information about equivalencies: | https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience | 3 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification | None
Physical Requirements | Lifting, pushing or pulling of objects up to 50 lbs, sitting for long period of time
Shift | Monday – Friday 8am – 5pm; possibility of excess of 40 hours per week or weekend hours, depending on workload
Job Summary | The AI Developer (Quality Assurance Focus) is responsible for designing, developing, and testing AI-powered solutions. This role combines hands-on development with rigorous quality assurance to ensure that AI systems are robust, reliable, and meet organizational standards. The AI Developer works closely with senior developers, QA engineers, and cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality AI applications, contributing to both development and validation processes.
Multiple positions available.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities | · 0–3 years of experience in AI development, software engineering, or QA roles.· Experience with AI/ML frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch) and QA tools is preferred.· Strong communication and teamwork skills.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? | No
Preferred Education/Experience | Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or related field
Deadline to Apply | 01/28/2026
Our University Community | We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Please indicate the number of years of paid work experience you have with software development in large/complex environments.
- None
- More than 0, up through 2 years.
- More than 2 years, up through 4 years.
- More than 4 years, up through 6 years.
- More than 6 years, up through 10 years.
- More than 10 years.
- * How much experience do you have with Microsoft AI tools such as Azure AI, Copilot Studio, or Power Platform AI Builder?
- None
- More than 0, up through 2 years.
- More than 2 years, up through 4 years.
- More than 4 years, up through 6 years.
- More than 6 years, up through 10 years.
- More than 10 years.
- * Please indicate the number of years of paid work experience you have with GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps or similar tools.
- None
- More than 0, up through 2 years.
- More than 2 years, up through 4 years.
- More than 4 years, up through 6 years.
- More than 6 years, up through 10 years.
- More than 10 years.
- * Provide a brief example of your experience working with end users/customers on systems/applications that you have supported.
(Open Ended Question) - * How do you handle authentication and security when building AI agents in Microsoft environments?
(Open Ended Question)
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
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