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AI Software Developer

Jacobs

The Role

Overview

Develop AI-powered full‑stack applications, pipelines, and models for client solutions.

Key Responsibilities

  • data pipelines
  • ai models
  • testing
  • debugging
  • documentation
  • client requirements

Tasks

-Implement comprehensive testing and QA procedures to ensure functionality prior to delivery -Actively collaborate with team members and management to drive project goals -Develop and maintain complex data pipelines independently -Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve application quality and performance issues -Create and maintain thorough documentation of technical specifications -Work with clients (internal and external) to understand business requirements -Design, develop, and deploy AI models -Debug, monitor, and troubleshoot solutions, recommending and implementing optimizations -Proactively identify, manage, and escalate risks, issues, and other problems, providing detailed status reports to the management team -Develop robust applications and efficient code

Requirements

  • sql/nosql
  • rest apis
  • azure/aws
  • agile
  • ai/ml
  • react

What You Bring

-Familiarity with both relational (SQL, e.g., SQL Server, Oracle, PostgresSQL, etc.) and NoSQL, e.g., Cosmos DB, MongoDB) database design (and how to integrate into an application -Familiarity developing REST APIs (C#, Python, etc.) -Quick learner and self-motivated -Familiarity with integrating a database (either SQL or NoSQL) as part of an application -Familiarity with Azure/AWS -Experience with Palantir -Knowledge of the software development life cycle -Familiarity using REST APIs -Ability to work collaboratively with other developers -Experience with Agile methodologies, source control systems (i.e., GIT), and DevOps Cl/CD -Hands-on experience with AI beyond Large Language Models (LLMs) -Familiarity using a JavaScript Ul framework (Material-Ul, Bootstrap, etc.) -Familiarity using web technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, etc.) -Proficiency in creating AI/ML models (TensorFlow, PyTorch, Hugging Face, etc.) -2-5 years of experience in software development -Strong engineering background, preferably in Computer Science, Engineering, Software Engineering, or Data Science -Fluent English language skills with excellent communication abilities -Familiarity using Node.js and npm to manage JavaScript packages during application development -Experience with a JavaScript frontend framework (ReactJS, AngularJS, Vue.js, Backbone.js, etc.) -Familiarity with some of these tools Visual Studio, Visual Studio Code, WebStorm, Azure Data Studio, SQL Server Management Studio, MongoDB Compass -Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently

The Company

About Jacobs

-Headquartered in Dallas, it has evolved into a global powerhouse delivering consulting, technical, scientific and project delivery services. -Its portfolio spans transformative projects—clean water systems, data centers, rail expansions, offshore wind roadmaps, and wastewater plants. -Specialising in advanced manufacturing, cities & places, energy, environmental, national security & defense, life sciences, transportation and water sectors. -Jacobs has reshaped itself via key moves—spinning off government services, acquiring CH2M in 2017, and exiting traditional oil & gas units. -Projects often tackle high-stakes, complex challenges: wastewater treatment in Vancouver, LIRR station upgrades, and AI data centres in Portugal. -Unusually, the firm shifted its HQ from California to Dallas in 2016 to align with its expanding national and global reach.

Sector Specialisms

Advanced Manufacturing

Cities & Places

Energy

Environmental

National Security & Defense

Life Sciences

Transportation

Water

Cybersecurity and Operational Technology