Kforce has a client that is seeking a Staff Engineer (Machine Learning) in Phoenix, AZ. Summary: We are seeking an experienced and talented Staff Machine Learning Engineer to join our team. In this role, the Staff Engineer will lead the development and implementation of cutting-edge AI and machine learning solutions that drive our company's products and services. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to design, build, and deploy scalable AI systems that solve complex business problems. The successful candidate must have significant experience in building and delivering AI solutions at scale. We are also looking for a candidate that can lead a team and enable them to deliver on aggressive timelines. Project Information: The AI core team supports several AI/ML based projects in different capacities depending upon the needs of the project. We also build and support the primary AI chat platform (chatRSG) that provides secure access to Generative AI for our entire organization. The AI core team also leads the AI center of excellence and will provide guidance, frameworks, tooling, and education on AI technologies. Principal Responsibilities: * Provides technical direction related to project deliverables for both on-shore and off-shore team members * Contributes to project deliverables by performing software development and/or system administration tasks as needed * Reviews business requirements and technical analysis to develop system implementation approaches designed to meet business objectives, while also consulting with Solution/Enterprise Architects * Actively leads efforts to ensure code quality and coding standards are met, including but not limited to pull request reviews, formal code reviews, or coaching for team members * Provides support and resolution of open IT issues escalated by the product team * Performs other job-related duties as assigned