AI/ML Engineer - Austin, Tx

Austin, Texas Contract
  • Post Date: Jul 21, 2026
  • Work Type: Hybrid

About the Job

Openings on AI/ML Engineer - Austin, Tx 78752. The working position is Hybrid

Client : Texas Department of Public Safety
Job ID: 40526R0024893
Work: The primary work location(s) will be at Hybrid / 5805 N. Lamar Blvd, Austin, Tx 78752. The working position is Hybrid - On Site and Telework


The Information Technology Division requests a short term staff augmentation to support critical artificial intelligence initiatives currently underway at the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS). The requested AI/ML Engineer will supplement existing staff capacity and provide specialized expertise necessary to meet accelerated delivery timelines for multiple enterprise level priorities.


II. CANDIDATE SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Requirements:
Candidates that do not meet or exceed the minimum stated requirements (skills/experience) will be displayed to customers but may not be chosen for this opportunity.
Years Required/Preferred Experience
5 Required Building and deploying components of the enterprise search tool.
1 Required Assisting with the configuration, rollout, and documentation of the Darwin AI inventory system.
1 Required Supporting implementation and testing of AI agents aligned to business unit needs.
1 Required Developing technical controls, documentation, and processes required for AI governance adoption
OTHER SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS


DPS is simultaneously advancing four major objectives:

• Implementing an enterprise search solution to improve information retrieval across DPS systems.

• Deploying the AI inventory and monitoring system (Darwin).

• Developing and operationalizing various AI agents to improve internal efficiency and public‑facing services.

• Establishing and enforcing AI governance to ensure compliance with cybersecurity, privacy, and statewide technology policies.

Required Skills

  • AI/ML
  • Darwin AI