Artificial Intelligence Engineer - Military veterans preferred

Essential Functions:

The main purpose of the AI Engineer is to develop and deploy AI solutions that optimize court operations, improve efficiency, and enhance access to justice for all citizens. This position will conduct research to identify emerging trends and advancements in AI and translate those findings into actionable strategies for implementation. In addition, this role will involve collaborating with cross- functional teams to provide technical expertise and support for various IT systems engineering initiatives.

AI Solution Development and Implementation - Design, develop, and deploy AI solutions to address specific challenges within the Judiciary. Integrate AI solutions into existing Court systems and workflows. Collaborate with stakeholders and other JIS teams to gather requirements and develop solutions to meet Judiciary needs.

Research and Innovation- Conduct research to explore innovative applications of AI within the Judiciary and identify opportunities for improving court processes, decision-making, and access to justice. Evaluate emerging technologies, tools, and methodologies. Translate research findings into actionable insights and recommendations for the development of new AI initiatives.

Data Analysis and Preprocessing- Collect, preprocess, and analyze large datasets from diverse sources. Perform exploratory data analysis to identify patterns, trends, and insights that inform the development of AI models and algorithms. Clean, transform, and standardize data to ensure quality, consistency, and compatibility with AI modeling techniques.

Systems Engineering- Provide technical expertise and support for various non-AI-related systems. Design, deploy, monitor, and maintain these systems. Systems include but are not limited to: Windows/Red Hat Enterprise Linux servers, VMware stack (ESXi/vCenter/vSphere/Horizon View VDI), Nutanix HCI, Active Directory/Red Hat Single Sign-On, and data storage/backup solutions.

Disaster Recovery and Failover- Conduct disaster recovery/failover test scenarios for supported systems. Ensure supported systems are redundant and performant during disaster scenarios.

Documentation- Maintain documentation of systems and solutions, system metrics, project information and plans. Prepare training material for both internal and external customers as the situation warrants.

Education:
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience:
Five (5) years of professional IT work experience in artificial intelligence programming, data structures and algorithms, machine learning/deep learning, or general systems engineering.

Note: Additional related work experience as defined above may be substituted on a year for year basis for up to two (4) years of the required education.

Knowledge of:
Data preprocessing techniques, feature engineering, and model evaluation methods. Data visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau.
Enterprise systems and architecture
Containerization technologies such as Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes. Natural language processing (NLP) techniques.
Hypervisors and server virtualization.

Skill in:
Designing and implementing machine learning algorithms and models.
Coordinating with a multitude of technical and non-technical individuals with different priorities and goals.
Creating system documentation (build sheets, knowledge base articles, etc.).

Ability to:
Work in a collaborative team environment which spans multiple departments and areas of responsibility.
Learn new technologies quickly and apply this knowledge to a complex production environment. Communicate advanced technical concepts to a non-technical audience.
Design effective technical solutions for defined business requirements.

Physical Requirements:
Light work. Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for sedentary work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for light work.

Software and Computer Skills:
Programming languages- Python, C++, Java, Machine learning frameworks
Data science and analysis tools Cloud computing platforms CI/CD tools
Version control applications Containerization technologies Virtualization technologies- VMware, ESXi
Server OS- Windows 2019/2022, Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.x/9.x

Selection Process:
Your application package will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and ranking for this position. If you are determined to be ineligible or not qualified, your application will receive no further consideration. It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all related education, experience, dates, and hours of work. If you have held more than one (1) position at the same employer, you must list each position that you held, the length of time that you held each position, and the corresponding duties. Description of duties that state, "see resume" will negatively impact consideration for this position. Applicants will not be contacted for additional information. Only applicants considered for this position will be contacted.

Complete applications must be submitted by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be added. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

For further information please contact Talent Acquisition at aocta@mdcourts.gov.

The Maryland Judiciary is an equal-opportunity employer committed to fostering a workplace culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, military or veteran status, physical or mental disability, familial status, genetic information, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by State or federal law. Applicants who need an ADA Accommodation during the application and/or interview process should send their request via email to ADA@mdcourts.gov or call 410-260-1732. The Maryland Judiciary is a drug-free workplace. Applicants must be United States citizens or eligible to work in the United States.