Artificial Intelligence (AI) Engineer

Job Description

The mission of the New York City Police Department is to enhance the quality of life in New York City by working in partnership with the community to enforce the law, preserve peace, protect the people, reduce fear, and maintain order. The New York City Police Department strives to foster a safe and fair city through the strategic deployment of resources, focusing on both crime prevention and addressing quality-of-life concerns while building lasting community relationships.

The New York City Police Department seeks a technically motivated AI Engineer to support the development, automation, and integration of artificial intelligence solutions within its enterprise technology environment. The position will focus on Python programming, scripting, software development, and automation while providing opportunities to gain practical experience with emerging AI technologies. Working collaboratively with experienced engineers, the successful candidate will help develop and maintain secure, reliable technology solutions that support the Department’s operational and technology modernization objectives.

Duties will include but not be limited to:

-Develop, test, and integrate AI-enabled applications, services, and workflows using Python, APIs, and established development frameworks.

-Build and maintain scripts, automated processes, and reusable components to improve development efficiency and system integration.

-Support CI/CD pipelines, source control, application deployment, and configuration management using modern development tools.

-Assist with the integration and configuration of AI models, services, and supporting infrastructure, including emerging generative AI technologies.

-Implement secure coding practices, access controls, secrets management, and automated security checks in accordance with established Department standards

-Troubleshoot application and integration issues, support monitoring and performance improvements, and maintain technical documentation.

-Work with engineering, cybersecurity, and infrastructure teams to develop and deploy secure, maintainable technology solutions.

Candidates with foundational programming and automation skills and a strong interest in artificial intelligence are encouraged to apply.

WORK LOCATION:

1 Police Plaza, New York, NY 10038

TO APPLY:

Please visit: https://cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID #810777

IT AUTOMATION AND MONITORING E - 95712

Qualifications

1. A baccalaureate degree in computer science, engineering or a related field from an accredited college and four years of satisfactory full-time experience related to IT automation engineering, monitoring engineering, management of infrastructure; or

2. Eight years of satisfactory full-time experience related to IT automation engineering, monitoring engineering, management of infrastructure;

3. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above.

Additional Information

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

Salary Min: $ 75,000.00

Salary Max: $140,000.00