Hiring: Research & Development Engineer Company: Vector Solutions Location: Cincinnati, OH Job Posted Time: 2026-09-16 02:08:29 Target Skills & Keywords : Git, Hugging Face, JavaScript, LLM, Machine Learning, OpenAPI, PyTorch, Python, R, SAFe, SaaS, TensorFlow About the job Experience: •5+ years of professional software development experience Required Skills: •Vector Solutions is a leading, AI-enabled, performance platform powering safe, compliant, and efficient operations for the public, educational, and commercial sectors. We bring training, safety, and workforce operations together to boost readiness, reduce risk, and drive high-performance results for the everyday heroes who count on us. •Vector Solutions is seeking an R&D Engineer to start our Research & Development function. In this individual contributor role, you will work under the direction of senior engineers and leadership to build, test, and refine AI-powered features within Vector's product suite. This is an experienced individual contributor position focused on hands-on execution of assigned technical tasks, not on setting technical direction, architecture, or strategy. •What You'll Do •Build, test, and refine prototypes and features that apply AI and machine learning models (including large language models) to Vector's SaaS products, under the direction of senior engineers and R&D leadership. •Write, debug, and maintain application code that integrates AI/ML APIs and services into existing product workflows. •Support data preparation, labeling, and pipeline tasks needed to train, fine-tune, or evaluate AI models, following guidance from senior team members. •Execute experiments designed by senior engineers, document results, and summarize findings for team review. •Collaborate with QA to test AI-driven features for accuracy, reliability, and performance prior to release. •Assist in monitoring deployed AI features for performance issues, escalating problems to senior engineers as needed. •Contribute to internal documentation of AI workflows, model usage guidelines, and known limitations. •Participate in code reviews and incorporate feedback from senior engineers and technical leads. •Stay current on emerging AI tools and techniques relevant to assigned project work. •Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications: •Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience •5+ years of professional software development experience •Hands-on experience with AI/ML-related projects. •Strong working knowledge of at least one modern programming language commonly used in AI/ML development (e.g., Python, JavaScript, or similar), gained through several years of hands-on development experience. •Solid understanding of machine learning concepts and practical experience with common AI/ML frameworks or APIs (e.g., OpenAI, Hugging Face, TensorFlow, PyTorch). •Ability to take direction and requirements from senior engineers and R&D leadership and independently translate them into working, well-tested code. •Strong attention to detail and ability to test and validate technical work before hand-off. •Effective written and verbal communication skills for documenting work and collaborating with cross-functional teams. •Ability to manage time and prioritize tasks within a clearly defined project scope. •Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git). •Willingness to learn and adapt to new tools, frameworks, and AI techniques. •Experience working with LLM APIs (e.g., OpenAI, Anthropic) or open-source ML frameworks; •Experience in a SaaS product development environment; prior experience integrating AI/ML capabilities into production applications. •What You Can Expect From Us •Friendly, open, and casual work environment Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!