Contract Senior AI/LLM Developer

The Motley Fool is seeking a seasoned Freelance Senior AI Developer focused on LLMs (Large Language Models, preferably OpenAI), NLP (Natural Language Processing) and machine learning. This role is pivotal in integrating OpenAI technologies across Fooldom – creating automated systems, utilizing company data for personalized content creation, and enhancing site-wide search, analytics and image identification functionalities.
We’re looking to partner with talented, forward-thinking people, and open to varying levels of experience and availability. This role is flexible and 100% remote. 

Who are we?

We are The Motley Fool, a purpose-driven financial information and services firm with more than 30 years of experience making the world smarter, happier, and richer. But what does that even mean?! It means we’re helping Fools (always with a capital “F”) demystify the world of finance, beat the stock market, and achieve personal wealth and happiness through our products and services.

The Motley Fool is firmly committed to diversity, inclusion, and equity. We are a motley group of overachievers that have built a culture of trust founded on Foolishness, fun, and a commitment to making the world smarter, happier and richer.  However you identify or whatever winding road has led you to us, please don't hesitate to apply if the description above leaves you thinking, "Hey! I could do that!"

What does this team do?

You’ll be working within a task force dedicated to AI Development and Machine Learning across The Motley Fool. This team functions under direction from our Chief Technology Officer, and interacts with technical Fools and stakeholders from many different departments to implement AI-driven solutions, monitor their performance, and continuously refine them for better efficiency and user experience.

What would you do in this role?

As a Senior AI Developer at the Motley Fool, you will be instrumental in integrating OpenAI technologies across our entire website. Your role will involve leveraging generative AI to create automated systems, utilizing company data for personalized content creation, and applying your data science expertise to enhance site-wide search, analytics, and image identification functionalities.

But what would you actually do in this role?

• Lead the development of generative AI projects, ensuring they are seamlessly integrated into the Motley Fool’s infrastructure. 
• Utilize OpenAI to incorporate company-specific data, focusing on optimizing content relevancy and accuracy, adhering to data privacy standards.
• Develop and manage comprehensive AI solutions, ensuring scalability and effectiveness across the entire website, utilizing OpenAI and other Large Language Models (LLMs).
• Design and manage scalable AI models in various learning paradigms, including supervised, unsupervised, and reinforcement learning.
• Analyze the website’s technical infrastructure to identify integration requirements for REST APIs and AI technologies.
• Plan, configure, and manage cloud-based resources, focusing on AI-driven enhancements for the website.
• Develop frameworks to evaluate the efficacy of LLMs and drive continuous improvements in model quality.
• Collaborate with IT and security teams to meet stringent data security and privacy standards.
• Partner with various departments to implement AI-driven solutions, monitor their performance, and continuously refine them for better efficiency and user experience.
• Strategize the deployment and migration of cloud-based AI architectures.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and share knowledge/best practices for OpenAI integration Fool-wide. 
  

Required Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of practical experience in data science or machine learning, with a proven track record in AI implementation.
• Demonstrated experience with OpenAI, other Large Language Models, and open-source foundational models is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with AWS (Amazon Web Services) and engineering in a cloud-native environment. 
• Proficiency in Python and RESTful APIs is essential.
• Hands-on experience with OpenAI and other Machine Learning technologies.
• Familiarity with Prompt Engineering and LLM fine-tuning methodologies.
• Expertise in Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) architectures and foundational model toolsets.
• Knowledge of DevOps (CI/CD) practices is beneficial.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, capable of managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to effectively translate technical concepts for diverse audiences.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong sense of accountability and responsibility.

Preferred Experience:

• Certifications in AI, data science, or related fields, such as Azure AI Engineer Associate. 
• Prior experience in a DevOps related role 
• Experience in financial or other highly regulated industries.
• Experience investing and/or familiarity with The Motley Fool’s product suite.