The University of Michigan's Information and Technology Services (ITS) is seeking a Senior Emerging Technologies Engineer to drive the design and delivery of AI-powered solutions that transform how the University of Michigan supports teaching, learning, operations, and digital services.
Requirements
- Minimum 6 years of professional experience in full-stack api-driven application development, including familiarity with front-end and back-end technologies
- Demonstrated experience with artificial intelligence and machine learning, including natural language processing techniques such as named entity recognition (NER), document classification, and text summarization; proficiency in building, training, and deploying models using tools like scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch, or Hugging Face.
- Demonstrated experience in front-end web application development using Vue.js, React, TypeScript; demonstrated experience in back-end application development using Python, Django, Fast API, PostgreSQL
- Understanding of Security, Privacy, and Accessibility: Demonstrated experience or certification in implementing secure and private web solutions that are accessible to a diverse user base.
- Familiarity with OCR tools (e.g., Tesseract, Google Vision, Azure Form Recognizer) for parsing semi-structured documents such as transcripts, and experience with model explainability tools (e.g., SHAP, LIME) to ensure transparency and auditability in AI-driven admissions workflows.
- Demonstrated expertise in cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, GCP), DevOps practices, and Agile methodologies.
- Experience with containers and container orchestration tools
Responsibilities
- Design and implement robust, scalable systems that support leading-edge AI capabilities. This includes building reliable back-end services, ensuring data flow and security, and developing user interfaces that are intuitive and meet accessibility standards.
- Improve the performance and efficiency of AI-powered systems by refining model interactions, optimizing processing pipelines, and implementing structured AI workflows using tools like LangGraph. Ensure seamless integration between AI components, orchestration layers, and back-end infrastructure.
- Provide mentorship to junior staff and interns, supporting their professional growth within the department. This includes sharing technical expertise, offering guidance on project work, and fostering an environment of continuous learning and development.
- Stay updated with the latest trends in web development, AI, security, privacy, and accessibility. Allocate time for training and attending industry events to ensure that the UM GPT suite remains state-of-the-art.
- Architect and develop cutting-edge GenAI services that streamline university workflows leveraging AI, OCR, and document processing to improve efficiency.
- Contribute to established platforms like the UM GPT suite, helping evolve how generative AI supports the academic mission.
- Work across disciplines, mentor junior engineers, and help shape the future of emerging technologies in higher education.
Other
- A cover letter and resume are important submissions for the hiring team to get a sense of your experience.
- In the cover letter, in one page or less, please let us know how this role aligns with your career aspirations and skills.
- Strong Project Management Skills: Proven ability to manage projects from conception to completion, including resource allocation and timeline management.
- Effective Communication Skills: Ability to communicate technical information clearly and effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Continual Learning Mindset: Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development in web development, AI technologies, and industry best practices.
