Associate Applied AI Engineer
We're looking for an Associate Applied AI Engineer to help turn business problems into real, working AI and ML solutions. You'll bring a strong foundation in data science and machine learning, and a software engineer's mindset for building things that actually ship. Working alongside senior engineers and stakeholders, you'll explore data, build models, and contribute to AI-powered features that make our business smarter. As we expand into LLM-powered workflows and agentic AI, you'll have the opportunity to grow into these areas by learning new tools, patterns, and frameworks. KEY RESPONSIBLITIES: Translate business problems into clear analytical approaches and solution designs Wrangle datasets and engineer features to support ML modeling and AI workflows Build, evaluate, and iterate on ML models (forecasting, classification, optimization) Support the development of LLM-based workflows and emerging agentic AI patterns as these initiatives ramp up Contribute to deploying, monitoring, and maintaining AI and ML workflows in production, working closely with senior engineers Stay curious about new AI development tools and frameworks, and bring them into our workflows where they fit SKILLS & QUALIFICAITONS Master's degree in Data Science, Computer Science, AI, or a related field 0–2 years of professional experience in data science, machine learning, or AI engineering (internships and thesis-level projects count) Strong foundation in machine learning and applied statistics Proficiency in Python and SQL, with the ability to write production-grade code Familiarity with data pipelines and orchestration tools (e.g., Airflow, Prefect) Exposure to agentic AI patterns a plus but more importantly, a genuine eagerness to learn and adopt new AI tools and techniques as the field evolves Strong problem-solving skills and an analytical mindset Tauck is recognized as a world leader in deluxe escorted vacation tours; a fast growing company in a thriving industry. We offer more than 150 intriguing, all-inclusive vacations to the most popular worldwide destinations. These creative itineraries, with spectacular sightseeing and premium accommodations, are carefully choreographed to create enriching experiences and enlighten travelers interested in high quality, cultural vacations. Visit Tauck website for more information about the company.