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Florida International University

Temporary AI Engineer

🇺🇸 Miami, Florida 🕑 Temporary 💰 $30 per Hour 💻 Data Science 🗓️ September 23rd, 2026
Python Machine Learning

Edtech.com's Summary

Florida International University is hiring a Temporary AI Engineer to design and evaluate advanced AI systems focused on agentic AI, large language models, and generative AI. The role involves building AI agents capable of reasoning and autonomous task execution, developing LLM-based applications such as retrieval-augmented generation and conversational AI, and training machine learning and deep learning models for research use cases. The engineer also integrates these models with databases, APIs, and other computational systems while contributing to technical reports and research publications.

Highlights
  • Develop and evaluate AI agents capable of reasoning, planning, tool use, and autonomous task execution
  • Build LLM-based applications, including retrieval-augmented generation, conversational AI, and document intelligence
  • Train machine learning and deep learning models for classification, prediction, anomaly detection, and computer vision
  • Implement generative AI solutions for text, image, and multimodal data generation
  • Integrate AI models with databases, APIs, software platforms, and simulations
  • Evaluate model performance and contribute to technical reports and research publications
  • Hold a bachelor's degree with two years of experience, or a master's degree, in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, AI, data science, or a related field
  • Bring strong Python programming experience and familiarity with PyTorch or TensorFlow
  • Pay set at $30.00 per hour
  • Temporary role that does not include full employee benefits such as paid leave, retirement, or tuition reimbursement

Temporary AI Engineer Full Description

Location:
Engineering Center
Regular/Temporary:
Temporary

Job Title:
AI Engineer – Agentic AI, LLMs & Generative AI
AI Engineer to support the design, development, integration, and evaluation of advanced artificial intelligence systems, with a focus on Agentic AI, Large Language Models (LLMs), Generative AI, Machine Learning (ML), and Deep Learning (DL). The candidate will work closely with interdisciplinary research teams to develop intelligent AI applications, autonomous agents, data-driven models, and AI-enabled solutions for research and real-world applications.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and evaluate AI agents capable of reasoning, planning, tool use, decision-making, and autonomous task execution
  • Design and implement LLM-based applications, including Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), conversational AI, document intelligence, and knowledge-based systems
  • Develop and train machine learning and deep learning models for classification, prediction, anomaly detection, computer vision, and data analytics
  • Implement Generative AI solutions for text, images, synthetic data generation, and multimodal applications
  • Integrate AI models with databases, APIs, software platforms, simulations, and other computational systems
  • Conduct experiments, evaluate AI model performance, and contribute to technical reports, research publications, and project deliverables

Job Category:
Temporary

Desired Qualifications
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and software development skills
  • Knowledge of Agentic AI, LLMs, Generative AI, ML, and Deep Learning
  • Ability to develop and integrate AI models and applications
  • Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, interdisciplinary research environment
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to learn and apply emerging AI technologies

Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree with 2 years’ experience or master’s degree in computer science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, or a related field
  • Strong programming experience in Python
  • Fundamental knowledge of Machine Learning and Deep Learning
  • Experience or coursework in LLMs, Generative AI, or AI/ML model development
  • Familiarity with deep learning frameworks such as PyTorch or TensorFlow
  • Basic understanding of LLM frameworks, RAG, embeddings, vector databases, or AI agent architectures

Work Schedule:
8:30am - 5pm; 40 Hours
Advertised Salary:
$30.00 per hour
Pre-Employment Requirements:
Criminal Background Check; Fingerprinting Check

Temporary Disclosure
As a temporary employee, you will not be eligible to participate in all employee benefit programs (e.g., paid leave, retirement, or tuition reimbursement).
Under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), a temporary employee who works on average 30 hours or more per week may be eligible to enroll in health care benefits. As a temporary employee, you are also eligible to enroll in supplemental plans (e.g. dental, vision,) which requires full payment on your part.
Upon completing an assignment, employees may apply for a position on FIU Careers.

Clery Notice
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To obtain a paper copy of the report, please visit the FIU Police Department located at 885 SW 109th Avenue, Miami, FL, 33199 (PG5 Market Station).

Pay Transparency
Florida International University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

Notice of Non-Discrimination
FIU is a State University System of Florida member, Equal Opportunity, Equal Access, and Affirmative Action Employer for individuals with disabilities and veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment decisions, programs, and events without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. For inquiries regarding non-discrimination, contact FIU's Office of Civil Rights at 305.348.2785 or email [email protected].

Reasonable Accommodation Statement
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