New

AI Engineer

The Pennsylvania State University
remote work
United States, Pennsylvania, University Park
201 Old Main (Show on map)
Nov 01, 2025
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday. CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday. If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click "Apply" and complete the application process for external applicants. Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location.For additional information on remote work at Penn State, seeNotice to Out of State Applicants. JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS The Office of Technology Transfer (OTT) is seeking qualified individuals to fill a part-time position as an AI Engineer. This position will lead the transition of AI capabilities from proof of concept to production, a hands-on role accountable for end-to-end delivery-architecture, build, integration, and compliance. Responsibilities- Own end-to-end delivery (POC production):plan build secure deploy document train. Design and implementthe cloud architecture for an Azure/OpenAIplatform (LLM orchestration, data pipelines, API/middleware, observability). Build and optimizedata enrichment workflows (ingestion, transformation, RAG, vector/graph stores, metadata pipelines). Deliver LLM-powered assistantsand implement secure tool-callingintegrations with university systems. Producearchitecture diagrams, runbooks, technical documentation, and user training materials. Ensure alignmentwith security, privacy, and data governance (e.g., FERPA/GDPR; institutional IT policies). Collaboratewith OTT leadership, IT/InfoSec, data stewards, and external stakeholders to define milestones and success metrics, drive knowledge transfer and maintainability. Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent work experience. 8+ yearsof professional experience in solutions engineering, cloud architecture, or AI/ML delivery at enterprise scale. Demonstrated track record taking systems from prototype to productionwith clear documentation and training. Ability to build and tune data ingestion and enrichment pipelines (RAG, vector/graph) that measurably improve retrieval quality and answer accuracy. Demonstrated success delivering secure tool-calling integrations with enterprise systems that eliminate manual steps and accelerate key workflows. Proficiency in Pythonand JavaScript; experience with frameworks such as Flask/FastAPI/Chainlit. Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azureservices deployments (e.g., Azure OpenAI, AI Search, Functions, storage, identity) and LLM integration patterns. Preferred Qualifications- Experience in higher educationor research environments; familiarity with academic IT governance and data stewardship. Experience with Neo4j/graph, PySpark/Pandas, and visualization frameworks. Background in automation, modular architecture, and performance/scale tuning. Strong communication skills and the ability to present complex technical topics to non-technical stakeholders. BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here. EEO IS THE LAW Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473. The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging. We embrace individual uniqueness, as well as a culture of belonging that supports equity initiatives, leverages the educational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society, and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of the community thrive. We value belonging as a core strength and an essential element of the university's teaching, research, and service mission. Federal Contractors Labor Law Poster PA State Labor Law Poster Penn State Policies Copyright Information Hotlines