AI Engineer Position Responsibilities

2-4 DAYS ON SITE

AI Engineer

1. Background and Context

The AI Engineer will play a pivotal role in designing, developing, and deploying artificial intelligence solutions that enhance operational efficiency, automate decision-making, and support strategic initiatives for the environmental and social specialists in the World Bank Group. This role is central to the VPU's digital transformation efforts and will contribute to the development of scalable, ethical, and innovative AI systems.

2. Qualifications and Experience

Education

- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or related field. Experience

- Minimum 3 years of experience in AI/ML model development and deployment.

- Experience with MLOps tools (e.g., MLflow), Docker, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).

- Proven track record in implementing LLMs, RAG, NLP model development and GenAI solutions. Technical Skills

• Skilled in - Azure AI/Google Vertex Search, Vector Databases, fine-tuning the RAG, NLP model development, API Management (facilitates access to different sources of data)

• Proficiency in Python, TensorFlow, PyTorch, and NLP frameworks.
• Expertise deep learning, computer vision, and large language models.
• Familiarity with REST APIs, NoSQL, and RDBMS.

Soft Skills

- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

- Strategic thinking and innovation mindset. 3. Certifications (Preferred)

- Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Engineer Associate

- Google Machine Learning Engineer

- SAFe Agile Software Engineer (ASE)

- Certification in AI Ethics 4. Objectives of the Assignment

- Develop and implement AI models and algorithms tailored to business needs.

- Integrate AI solutions into existing systems and workflows.

- Ensure ethical compliance and data privacy in all AI initiatives.

- Support user adoption through training and documentation.

- Support existing AI solutions by refinement, troubleshooting, and reconfiguration 5. Scope of Work and Responsibilities

AI Solution Development

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify AI opportunities.

- Train, validate, and optimize machine learning models.

- Translate business requirements to technical specifications. AI Solution Implementation

- Develop code, deploy AI models and into production environments, and conduct ongoing model training

- Monitor performance and troubleshoot issues and engage in fine-tuning the solutions to improve accuracy

- Ensure compliance with ethical standards and data governance policies. User Training and Adoption

- Conduct training sessions for stakeholders on AI tools.

- Develop user guides and technical documentation. Data Analysis and Research

- Collect, preprocess, and engineer large datasets for machine learning and AI applications.

- Recommend and Implement Data Cleaning and Preparation

- Analyze and use structured and unstructured data (including geospatial data) to extract features and actionable insights.

- Monitor data quality, detect bias, and manage model/data drift in production environments.

- Research emerging AI technologies and recommend improvements. Governance, Strategy, Support, and Maintenance

- Advise WBG Staff on AI strategy and policy implications

- Contribute to the team's AI roadmap and innovation agenda.

- Provide continuous support and contribute towards maintenance and future enhancements. 4. Deliverables [MP1]

- Work on Proof of Concepts to study the technical feasibility of AI Use Cases

[MP1] Develop, train, and deploy AI models tailored to business needs.

Skills:

AI/ML,LLMs,RAG,NLP