Senior AI Engineer
Company: Haystack
Location: Columbia, SC (Remote)
Type: Full-time
Remote: Yes
Posted: 2026-07-31
About this role
We are working with a state-level technology and information services department that is at the forefront of evaluating, designing, and responsibly implementing cutting-edge artificial intelligence solutions. This organization is building an AI Center of Excellence to drive innovation and efficiency across government entities.
The Role
- Provide technical expertise for the evaluation, design, and responsible implementation of AI solutions.
- Contribute to the development of secure architectures, reusable technical patterns, prototypes, and feasibility assessments.
- Evaluate AI products, platforms, tools, models, and services.
- Support statewide validation and approval processes for AI use cases and vendors.
- Assist agencies in identifying opportunities, understanding risks, and implementing AI strategies.
- Support the development and implementation of AI strategies aligned with organizational goals.
What You'll Need
- 1 year of experience establishing proof of concept success criteria and evaluating AI solutions.
- 2 years of hands-on experience with ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, and comparable generative AI platforms.
- 2 years of experience designing and implementing AI agents and retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) solutions.
- 1 year of experience integrating AI capabilities with Azure and AWS.
- Undergraduate degree in computer science, data science, artificial intelligence, or a related field.
What's On Offer
- Opportunity to support a state-level AI Center of Excellence.
- Contribute to secure architecture and reusable technical patterns.
- Engagement in statewide AI strategies and guidance.
- Primarily remote work with occasional onsite needs.
Apply via Haystack today!