Applied AI Lead

Job Description

We're looking for an Applied AI Lead to join Sia's ETI practice and help clients move AI, automation, and agent-based workflows from idea to working production systems. This is a hands-on technical role. You will personally build, prototype, and ship AI-enabled solutions inside client environments, often bridging modern AI tooling with the operational technology (OT) and legacy IT systems common in energy, transportation, and industrial settings. You'll partner closely with our AI Transformation Managers, who own the business case and stakeholder relationships, so you can focus on what you do best: building things that actually work in production, not just in a demo.

Qualifications

• 5-8+ years of experience building and shipping software or AI/ML solutions, including production deployment
• Hands-on experience building with Generative AI: LLMs, AI agents, copilots, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), or workflow automation platforms; you should be able to speak to code you've written, not just tools you've used
• Proficiency in Python or another relevant language, plus experience with common AI/ML frameworks and at least one major cloud platform (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Experience integrating AI solutions with existing enterprise systems, data platforms, or industrial/OT environments
• Comfort working directly with client technical teams, including engineers, data teams, and IT/OT staff
• Ability to explain technical work and trade-offs to non-technical stakeholders
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent hands-on experience

Additional Information

• Sia invests in total rewards that support how our people work, live, and grow.
• Compensation: Annual Base Salary Ranges, commensurate with experience and qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by applicable law.
• Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision; company-paid life and AD&D; voluntary supplemental insurance and EAP; 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting; HSA and FSA options; college savings and student loan repayment programs; paid parental leave; generous PTO, nine company holidays, and one floating holiday; cell phone stipend; well-being and professional development programs.
• Workplace: Sia values in-person collaboration. When serving clients, consultants may be required to work onsite at a client location based on engagement needs. Between client engagements, consultants are expected to work from a Sia office or approved coworking location at least three days per week. Candidates should reside within a reasonable commuting distance of a Sia office or approved coworking location.