MLOps Engineer

Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:

Looking for an opportunity to apply AI and machine learning in ways that truly matter

If so the Translational AI Center (TrAC) at Iowa State University is seeking applicants for a MLOps (Machine Learning Operations) Engineer! This position will be classified as a Research and Development Engineer I.

What Youll Do:

• Build and maintain machine learning infrastructure CI/CD pipelines and automated data workflows.

• Implement model tracking versioning and reproducibility practices.

• Deploy and manage machine learning models in cloud and production environments.

• Containerize applications and support scalable deployment platforms.

• Develop and maintain APIs applications and services that deliver AI solutions.

• Monitor system performance troubleshoot issues and optimize reliability.

• Write test and maintain high-quality reusable software.

• Create and maintain technical documentation.

• Participate in code reviews and contribute to shared tools and libraries.

• Collaborate with researchers and stakeholders to transition prototypes into production systems.

• Support system integration and communicate technical requirements.

• Provide technical guidance and training as needed.

This is a two-year fixed term position with the opportunity for renewal.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree or above in Computer Science Computer Engineering Software Engineering Data Science or a related technical field.

• Two years of related experience in backend software development AI/ML model deployment MLOps DevOps cloud/platform engineering or a closely related technical area.

• Experience deploying AI/ML models from prototype to production including containerization model versioning automated deployment monitoring and operational support.

• Strong backend development experience preferably in Python including APIs distributed services databases testing and reusable software components.

• Experience with CI/CD Git-based workflows containerization infrastructure automation experiment tracking observability and secure deployment practices.

• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS Azure or Google Cloud including compute storage identity management monitoring and managed AI/ML services.

• Experience deploying and supporting shared technical platforms including user access management upgrades backups capacity planning and user support.

About TrAC:

At the Translational AI Center (TrAC) we bridge the gap between cutting-edge AI research and real-world applications. Through federally funded initiatives seed grant projects and interdisciplinary research thrusts we drive innovation that shapes the future of AI. To learn more about TrAC please visit TrAC.

This posting will be open until filled. However to receive full consideration applications need to be submitted before August 14th 2026.

Application Instructions:
To apply for this position please click on Apply and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:

Resume/Curriculum Vitae

Letter of Application/Cover Letter

Why Choose Iowa State University
Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits including medical and dental as well as:

• Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans

• Generous vacation holiday and sick time and leave plans

• Onsite childcare (Ames Iowa)

• Life insurance and long-term disability

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Various voluntary benefits and discounts

• Employee Assistance Program

• Wellbeing program

• Iowa State offers WorkFlex options for some positions. WorkFlex offers flexibility on when where and how you do your work. For more information please speak with the Hiring Manager.

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General ISU compensation information can be found on the University Human Resources website. Please note that this is only a list of ranges and individuals will be paid commensurate with qualifications.