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Artificial Intelligence (AI) Engineer
- POLICE DEPARTMENT
Posted on
11/11/2026
- Full-time
Location
NYC-ALL BOROS
- No exam required
Department
INFO TECHNOLOGY BUREAU/CV
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Job Description
The New York City Police Department seeks a technically motivated AI Engineer to support the development, automation, and integration of artificial intelligence solutions within its enterprise technology environment. The position will focus on Python programming, scripting, software development, and automation while providing opportunities to gain practical experience with emerging AI technologies. Working collaboratively with experienced engineers, the successful candidate will help develop and maintain secure, reliable technology solutions that support the Department’s operational and technology modernization objectives.
Duties will include but not be limited to:
- Develop, test, and integrate AI-enabled applications, services, and workflows using Python, APIs, and established development frameworks.
- Build and maintain scripts, automated processes, and reusable components to improve development efficiency and system integration.
- Support CI/CD pipelines, source control, application deployment, and configuration management using modern development tools.
- Assist with the integration and configuration of AI models, services, and supporting infrastructure, including emerging generative AI technologies.
- Implement secure coding practices, access controls, secrets management, and automated security checks in accordance with established Department standards
- Troubleshoot application and integration issues, support monitoring and performance improvements, and maintain technical documentation.
- Work with engineering, cybersecurity, and infrastructure teams to develop and deploy secure, maintainable technology solutions.
Candidates with foundational programming and automation skills and a strong interest in artificial intelligence are encouraged to apply.
WORK LOCATION:
1 Police Plaza, New York, NY 10038
TO APPLY:
Please visit: https://cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID #810777
IT AUTOMATION AND MONITORING E - 95712
Minimum Qualifications
1. A baccalaureate degree in computer science, engineering or a related field from an accredited college and four years of satisfactory full-time experience related to IT automation engineering, monitoring engineering, management of infrastructure; or
2. Eight years of satisfactory full-time experience related to IT automation engineering, monitoring engineering, management of infrastructure;
3. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above.
Preferred Skills
-Exposure to artificial intelligence, machine learning, generative AI, or large language models. -Experience with GitHub, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, Jenkins, or comparable development tools. -Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, Linux, or cloud-based development environments. -Experience with automated testing, application monitoring, or DevSecOps practices. -Familiarity with AI development frameworks, model APIs, or AI-assisted software development tools. -Strong problem-solving abilities, technical aptitude, and willingness to learn new technologies -Practical experience with Python programming, scripting, and software development. -Familiarity with REST APIs, systems integration, and automation techniques. -Working knowledge of Git, CI/CD pipelines, and software development practices. -Understanding of fundamental application security principles and secure coding practices. -Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to learn and adapt to emerging technologies. The ideal candidate is a hands-on engineer with strong programming fundamentals, a security-conscious mindset, and a willingness to develop expertise in emerging AI technologies. The position requires initiative, adaptability, technical curiosity, and the ability to contribute effectively within a collaborative engineering environment.
Residency Requirement
New York City Residency is not required for this position
Additional Information
The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
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Job ID
810777
Posted until
11/18/2026
Title code
95712
Civil service title
IT AUTOMATION AND MONITORING E
Title classification
Non-Competitive-5
Business title
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Engineer
- Experience level: Experienced (non-manager)
Job level
00
Number of positions
1
Work location
1 Police Plaza, N.Y.
- Category: Technology, Data & Innovation
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in lead AI engineer jobs.
- Five or more years of machine learning engineering or applied AI experience
- Proficiency in Python and deep learning frameworks such as PyTorch or TensorFlow
- Experience deploying and monitoring production ML systems at scale
- Familiarity with MLOps tooling, model versioning, and CI/CD pipelines for models
- Strong understanding of large language models, fine-tuning, and prompt engineering
- Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, machine learning, or a related technical field
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At the lead level, team size, model ownership, and infrastructure budget often matter as much as base pay. Before accepting, clarify whether you'll own the full ML lifecycle or inherit legacy systems with limited autonomy, since scope shapes career trajectory.
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Which companies are hiring the most lead ai engineers?
The companies hiring the most lead ai engineers right now include JPMorganChase, CVS Health, and Booz Allen Hamilton, with the largest share of openings in California, New York, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is concentrated in enterprise software, cloud infrastructure, and healthcare AI platforms.
How many lead ai engineer jobs are remote?
About 73% of lead ai engineer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the distributed nature of AI platform teams. Roles focused on LLM development, ML platform engineering, and AI research tend to offer the highest remote availability compared to applied AI roles tied to on-site hardware or clinical environments.
How do you become a lead ai engineer?
Start by building deep proficiency in machine learning fundamentals and at least one production-grade framework. Progress from individual contributor ML engineer roles to owning model pipelines end to end. Demonstrate technical leadership by mentoring teammates, driving architecture decisions, and shipping systems that remain reliable in production. A portfolio of shipped projects carries more weight than credentials alone.
Can you get a lead ai engineer job with little experience?
Breaking directly into a lead role with minimal experience is uncommon because the title implies ownership of architecture and cross-functional influence. The practical path is to reach senior ML engineer level first, then seek out opportunities to lead a project or sub-team internally. Open-source contributions to major AI frameworks and published applied research can accelerate that transition meaningfully.
What does the lead ai engineer interview process look like?
Most processes run three to five rounds covering machine learning fundamentals, end-to-end system design for a production ML pipeline, coding in Python, and a behavioral round assessing technical leadership and cross-functional collaboration. Some companies add a take-home project involving model evaluation or architecture critique. Expect interviewers to probe your reasoning on tradeoffs, not just your ability to recall algorithms.
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