AI Apprentice

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Job Summary

Tryfacta is seeking a AI Apprentice for our client in 6230 E Stassney Ln, Austin, TX 78744. This is a temporary contract assignment. If you meet the qualifications listed below and are interested, please Apply Now!

Job Diva ID

26-05274

Position Title

AI Apprentice

Location

6230 E Stassney Ln, Austin, TX 78744

Duration

12-month

Work Schedule

8:00 AM–5:00 PM

Responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to:

• Responsibilities:

The AI Apprenticeship Program establishes a sustainable and governed pathway for developing entry-level AI talent in support of TxDOT's AI Strategic Plan.

Under supervision, the intern will

• Assist in evaluating emerging AI trends, tools, and vendor solutions against defined business use cases
• Contribute to the development of AI/ML models and prototype applications for prioritized use cases
• Help design and document data and AI pipelines that integrate with existing systems
• Create reports, analyses, and presentations that communicate findings and outcomes clearly
• Collaborate with data, engineering, software development, and governance teams

An AI Apprentice will also provide direct support for Planning & Administration team in the following areas:

• Assisting TPOs in identifying and assessing AI opportunities across supported divisions.
• Creating proofs of concept (POCs) and pilots for AI and automation use cases.
• Researching, maintaining documentation, analyzing findings, and preparing reports for AI initiatives.
• Supporting AI governance activities, developing risk assessments, and maintaining compliance documentation.
• Assessing vendor AI capabilities and emerging AI technologies.
• Maintaining and supporting AI applications developed for the divisions.
• Contributing to AI modernization initiatives in divisions such as AVN, MRD, RTI, RRD, and other business areas exploring automation opportunities.
• Serving as Administrators for enterprise applications.

Minimum Years of Experience, Skills, and Qualifications

• Typically, 1-3 years of academic, internship, or entry-level experience in AI, data science, software engineering, or a related field
• Possesses foundational knowledge of common concepts, tools, and practices
• Works under guidance using established processes and standards
• Does not typically exercise independent production decision making

Minimum (Required)

Years

Skills/Experience

1-3

Academic, internship, or entry-level experience in AI, data science, software engineering, or a related field

Proficiency in Python

Familiarity with object-oriented programming concepts

Experience with version control

Exposure to data analysis, data migration, and basic model development

Understanding of basic software development and testing concepts

Coursework toward or completion of a degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or related discipline

Demonstrated interest in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and applied analytics

Preferred (Optional)

Years

Skills/Experience

Data pipelines (e.g., Airflow, Prefect, or cloud-native equivalents)

Model deployment concepts (e.g., REST APIs, serverless patterns)

Cloud platforms or AI services (AWS, Azure, GCP, OCI)

Containerization concepts (Docker)

CI/CD fundamentals

Monitoring or model versioning concepts

Tryfacta is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.