FuntoNetwork Consulting · 2 weeks ago
AI SOLUTIONS DEVELOPER (RALEIGH, NC)
Raleigh, NC
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$130K/yr - $170K/yr
3+ years expFuntoNetwork is a consulting firm focused on empowering businesses with innovative IT solutions, and they are seeking an AI Solutions Developer to lead their new AI Development Center in Raleigh. The role involves designing, developing, and deploying AI/ML solutions while establishing partnerships with local academic institutions and engaging with clients across various industries.
Information Technology & Services
Responsibilities
AI Solution Development: Design, build, and deploy custom AI/ML models and applications for clients across healthcare, finance, manufacturing, and biotech sectors prevalent in the Research Triangle region
Research Triangle Integration: Establish and maintain relationships with local academic institutions for talent pipeline, research collaboration, and staying current with emerging AI technologies developed in the region
End-to-End ML Pipeline: Develop complete machine learning pipelines using Microsoft Azure AI Services and AWS SageMaker, with particular focus on solutions relevant to regional industries (healthcare analytics, supply chain optimization, predictive maintenance)
Client Engagement: Work with Southeastern US clients to identify AI opportunities, develop solution architectures, and deliver measurable business value through intelligent automation and predictive analytics
Local Tech Community Leadership: Represent FuntoNetwork at Raleigh-Durham tech meetups, AI conferences, and university career events. Build our brand as an AI innovator in the local ecosystem
Solution Integration: Create AI solutions that integrate with clients' existing Microsoft ecosystems (common in corporate environments throughout NC/SC/VA/TN)
AI Ethics & Governance: Implement responsible AI frameworks suitable for regulated industries common in the region (healthcare, finance, pharmaceuticals)
Qualification
Required
3-5 years of professional AI/ML development experience, preferably with exposure to Research Triangle companies or academic collaborations
Advanced Python, scikit-learn, TensorFlow/PyTorch
Microsoft Azure AI/ML (strongly preferred) or AWS SageMaker
Experience in one or more areas relevant to Triangle industries: Healthcare/NLP, Predictive Analytics, Computer Vision, or Time Series Analysis
Production deployment experience using containers, APIs, and MLOps practices
Ability to explain complex AI concepts to both technical and business audiences, with experience presenting at tech meetups or conferences
Preferred
Existing connections within Raleigh-Durham tech community, university AI labs, or local tech organizations is a significant plus
Advanced degree (MS/PhD) in Computer Science, Statistics, or related field from a Research Triangle institution (NC State, Duke, UNC) is preferred but not required
Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Engineer Associate (AI-102), AWS Certified Machine Learning - Specialty, or credentials from local training programs
Benefits
Comprehensive health, dental, vision (Blue Cross NC options)
401(k) with 4% company match
Generous annual training budget ($5,000+ for conferences, courses, certifications)
Latest high-performance development hardware
Flexible hybrid schedule (3 days office, 2 days remote)
Paid parking or transit allowance in Raleigh
Company-paid attendance at local AI conferences (All Things Open, Raleigh Data Science Summit)
Membership in Research Triangle AI/ML professional organizations
Opportunities to guest lecture or collaborate with local universities
Company
FuntoNetwork Consulting
FuntoNetwork | Consulting is a leading IT consulting firm dedicated to assisting businesses in navigating the digital transformation landscape.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase