AI Engineer

$100,000 - $115,000/Yr

Gonzaga University - Spokane, WA

Full-time - Entry Level

Spokane, WA

Educational Services

About the position

The AI Engineer position at Gonzaga University is focused on researching and developing AI software prototypes to support faculty, students, and community partners. This role is part of the Institute for Informatics and Applied Technology (IIAT) and aims to advance responsible AI practices in education and business operations. The engineer will work closely with the IIAT Director and other staff to enhance their knowledge and skills in AI technologies, contributing to innovative learning and teaching methods.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and develop specialized AI systems for research, teaching, and business operations.
• Independently develop custom AI technology prototypes that meet partner needs.
• Assist partners in acquiring knowledge and skills to utilize and expand upon AI prototypes.
• Proactively explore and attain specialized AI advances and technologies.
• Apply technology advances to support partners' needs in research, teaching, and business operations.
• Investigate advances in generative AI and report findings to the Director and staff.
• Design AI exercises for experiential learning for diverse learners.
• Collaborate to develop training exercises and materials for various stakeholders.
• Supervise student assistants in AI Factory research and support their learning.
• Assist the AI Factory Manager in managing the AI Factory's computing systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 3-5 years of related experience in AI technologies.
• Two years of technology development experience in AI.
• Demonstrated ability for software prototyping.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to navigate in a higher education environment.

Nice-to-haves

• Graduate degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
• Experience in data curation/collection or data cleaning.
• Ability to work with people across disciplines.
• Creative problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities.

Benefits

• PPO Medical plan administered by Premera Blue Cross
• Employer-paid dental programs through Delta Dental
• Vision coverage through VSP
• Employer-paid Life Insurance
• TIAA 403(b) Retirement plan with financial planning
• Employee Assistance Program through Supportlinc
• Zagfit Wellness program access
• Sick time accrual of 4 hours per pay period
• Vacation time starting at 5 hours per pay period
• 17 paid holidays
• Long Term Disability and Tuition Waivers after the first year.