Benefits:

U.S.-based employees have access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan and company contribution, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, and wellbeing benefits, among others. U.S.-based employees also receive, per calendar year, up to 6 scheduled paid holidays. Additionally, eligible hourly/non-exempt and exempt employees accrue up to 112 hours of PTO based on years of service and may annually take up to 8 hours of paid volunteer time. Additional paid sick leave is also provided if required by state or local law.

Summary of Position:

Innovation AI Developer II positions are responsible for independently designing, developing, and deploying AI-powered software solutions that address customer use cases in industrial production environments. They own end-to-end delivery of features and prototypes, from requirements through deployment to edge devices and embedded systems. This role bridges software engineering and AI/ML, building robust applications that integrate computer vision, NLP, and predictive analytics. AI Developer IIs drive operational efficiency by developing AI agents and leveraging OOB AI tools for internal automation.

Essential Functions:

• Design and develop end-to-end AI-powered software applications for industrial use cases

• Build and deploy AI models to edge devices, embedded systems, and offline environments

• Own the full software development lifecycle: architecture, implementation, testing, deployment

• Develop internal AI agents and automation tools to improve operational efficiency

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and deliver solutions

• Optimize model performance for production: inference latency, memory footprint, accuracy

• Set up and maintain customer demonstrations using IPCs, HMIs, cameras, sensors, PLCs

• Mentor junior developers through code reviews and technical guidance

• Evaluate and integrate emerging AI technologies and OOB tools for team productivity

• Lead POC development and deliver demos to customers and stakeholders

Competencies:

1. Ensures Accountability

2. Tech Savvy

3. Communicates Effectively

4. Values Differences

5. Customer Focus

6. Resourcefulness

7. Drives Results

8. Plans and Prioritizes

9. Decision Quality

10. Self-Development

Work Environment:

This position is based in a professional office setting and regularly utilizes workplace technology, including computers, smartphones, multifunction printers, cloud-based filing systems, and collaboration tools.

Physical Demands:

This role requires physical capabilities that support the successful execution of key responsibilities. The employee regularly engages in verbal and written communication with colleagues and clients to address project-related inquiries and must be able to convey accurate information clearly and efficiently. The position involves remaining seated at a workstation for approximately 75% of the time, with occasional movement throughout the office to access equipment, supplies, and shared resources. Daily tasks include consistent use of computers and standard office technology such as keyboards, printers, and multifunction devices. The role also involves transporting equipment boxes weighing up to 25 pounds within the building and to other offsite locations as needed for project support.

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's required. Master's preferred
• 2-5 years of experience in AI development or software engineering with demonstrated project ownership

Qualifications:

Software Engineering:

• Proficient in Python; experience with C++, Java, Go, or Rust

• Strong fundamentals: data structures, algorithms, design patterns, clean code

• Experience with API development (FastAPI, Flask), Git, CI/CD, Docker

AI/ML Development:

• Deep expertise in PyTorch or TensorFlow

• Strong computer vision and/or NLP understanding

• Experience with LLMs, VLMs, and agentic AI frameworks (LangChain, LangGraph)

Edge & Embedded:

• Experience deploying to edge devices (NVIDIA Jetson, industrial IPCs)

• Model optimization: quantization, pruning, ONNX/TensorRT

AI Tools:

• Proficient with AI-assisted development tools (Claude Code, Cursor)

• Experience building internal automation agents

Desired:

• Experience in warehouse, logistics, or industrial automation.

• Track record of shipping production AI systems.

AAP/EEO Statement:

3MD Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on gender, sex, age, race and color, religion, marital status, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other category that is protected by applicable law.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.