AI Product Development Associate - Remote

Overview

Accela is seeking a motivated and curious AI Product Development Associate to support the development of cutting-edge AI/ML solutions for our Civic Platform and Digital Plan Room. You will work closely with our Sr. AI Solutions Architect and cross-functional teams to help design, prototype, and evaluate AI-powered features that enhance the efficiency and intelligence of digital plan review processes.

In Short

• Assist in the development and testing of AI/ML models, including LLMs, RAG pipelines, and computer vision tools.
• Support data preparation, annotation, and preprocessing tasks for training and evaluating models.
• Collaborate with engineering and product teams to integrate AI features into product workflows.
• Help build and maintain model evaluation dashboards and performance monitoring tools.
• Research and prototype new AI technologies and frameworks relevant to plan review automation.
• Document findings, experiments, and best practices to support knowledge sharing and future development.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Computer Science, Data Science, AI/ML, or a related field.
• Familiarity with Python and common AI/ML libraries (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn, OpenCV).
• Understanding of foundational AI concepts such as NLP, computer vision, and model evaluation.
• Experience with REST APIs, Git, and basic DevOps tools is a plus.
• Strong analytical and communication skills, with a collaborative mindset.

Benefits

• This temporary, non-exempt position is not benefits eligible except for statutory requirements.