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This range is provided by NineTech. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience talk with your recruiter to learn more.Base pay rangeA$80.00/hr - A$80.00/hrDirect message the job poster from NineTechJob Title: AI Operations Specialist (Contract)Location: Sydney, Australia (On-site, 3 days/week)Contract Duration: 6 monthsRole OverviewWe are seeking an experienced AI Operations Specialist for a 6-month contract role based in Sydney. This part-time position (3 days/week) focuses on the deployment, maintenance, and optimization of AI/ML models and supporting infrastructure. The ideal candidate will combine machine learning, data operations, and systems engineering expertise, with practical knowledge of Dell hardware solutions and experience optimizing AI workloads using GPU-accelerated environments.Key ResponsibilitiesAI/ML Model OperationsDeploy machine learning models into production environments.Monitor and maintain model performance, ensuring ongoing accuracy and efficiency.Implement automated model retraining and updates where applicable.System Monitoring & TroubleshootingCreate and manage monitoring tools to track AI system health and performance.Troubleshoot and resolve system issues to minimize downtime.Collaborate with IT and DevOps teams to support system reliability and uptime.Performance OptimizationAnalyze and improve the performance of AI systems, reducing latency and increasing throughput.Optimize workflows, resource usage, and system architecture for scalable AI operations.Apply best practices in GPU usage and compute resource management.Data ManagementOversee data pipelines, ensuring high-quality and well-governed data feeds into AI models.Collaborate with data engineers to design reliable data infrastructure.Maintain compliance with data privacy and security standards.Documentation & ReportingDocument operational procedures, deployment steps, and issue resolutions.Produce performance and incident reports for stakeholders.Contribute to developing operational guidelines and best practices.Work closely with data scientists, engineers, and business teams to align on technical solutions.Provide operational support and knowledge sharing across teams.Stay informed of AI/ML trends and technologies to inform decision-making.Hardware & Platform ExpertiseUtilize Dell technologies, including servers, storage, and networking equipment, to support AI infrastructure.Optimize model performance in GPU-powered environments and recommend hardware upgrades as needed.Monitor advancements in relevant hardware technologies to maintain system efficiency.Required QualificationsBachelor''s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or a related field.Demonstrated experience deploying and maintaining AI/ML models in production.Proficient in ML frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, or scikit-learn.Strong programming skills in Python (preferred), Java, or R.Experience with cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).Familiarity with monitoring tools like Prometheus or Grafana.Excellent problem-solving abilities and the capacity to work independently.Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.Preferred QualificationsMaster''s degree in a related field.Certifications in AI/ML or cloud technologies (e.g., AWS Certified Machine Learning Specialty).Experience with big data ecosystems (Hadoop, Spark).Familiarity with MLOps frameworks and tools (MLflow, Kubeflow).Seniority levelSeniority levelAssociateEmployment typeEmployment typeContractJob functionJob functionInformation TechnologyIndustriesIT Services and IT ConsultingReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at NineTech by 2xSign in to set job alerts for "Artificial Intelligence Engineer" roles.Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 1 month agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 months agoSoftware Engineer (Python) - 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