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What Does an AI Developer Do—and Why It Matters

AI Developers are the architects behind intelligent systems. They design, build, and deploy machine learning models, integrate AI into applications, and collaborate across teams to solve complex business problems. From predictive analytics to generative AI, their work powers smarter decisions and better user experiences.

At Insight Global, we understand the nuances of this role. Our AI staffing team knows how to identify developers who not only write clean, scalable code—but also understand data, infrastructure, and the strategic goals behind your AI initiatives.

Data Ingestion

model training

deployment

monitoring

Ready to get started? Complete our request form and get a response from our team in as little as 20 minutes.

We’re More Than IT Staffing—We’re AI Partners

You may know us for our IT staffing leadership. But our AI professional services go deeper. We help clients build AI teams from the ground up, offering:

  • Specialized AI Talent: Developers with experience in Python, TensorFlow, PyTorch, cloud platforms, and real-time data pipelines.
  • Flexible Engagement Models: Contract, contract-to-hire, direct placement, and consulting.
  • Cross-functional Expertise: We staff AI Developers alongside MLOps Engineers, Data Scientists, and Cloud Architects.
  • Advisory Services: Need help scoping your AI initiative? Our professional services team can guide architecture, tooling, and roadmap decisions.

Whether you’re hiring one developer or building an entire AI function, we tailor our approach to your goals.

Hiring for Impact, Not Just Skill Sets

The best AI Developers combine technical depth with business acumen. Here’s what we screen for:

Experience with ML frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn)

Strong Python and/or R programming skills

Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Knowledge
of data engineering and model deployment

Ability to collaborate with product, data, and engineering teams

Curiosity and adaptability in a fast-evolving field

We don’t just match resumes—we match goals, culture, and long-term potential.

Insight Global Knows AI.

Empowering your business with top AI talent and solutions. See more open positions.

Community and Marketing Associate

San Francisco, CA

We?re looking for a Community & Marketing Operations Contractor to run the day-to-day operations of the community while partnering closely with Legal Operations and Marketing. This is a hands-on, execution-heavy role ideal for someone who can ?figure it out,? operate independently, and keep multiple workstreams moving ? especially outside of events.What You?ll DoCommunity & Marketing Operations-Manage weekly newsletter and website updates, including content, testing, and scheduling-Respond to admin inbox and member inquiries within 24 hoursNewsletter, Website & ContentBuild, manage, and optimize newsletters using MailchimpCreate and manage forms, surveys, and workflows using JotformMaintain and update the Contract Nerds website; coordinate with vendors or developers as neededSupport podcast and webinar hosting operations (including basic web hosting coordination)Events & ProgramsSupport monthly webinars and occasional in-person eventsCoordinate logistics with vendors, sponsors, and internal partnersOperations & Enablement-Manage external vendors (billing, coordination, basic performance tracking)-Contribute to process improvement, documentation, and knowledge managementWe are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global’s Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.
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Technical Curriculum Developer

San Francisco, CA

Day to day:? Partner with the Field Engineering Enablement team to design and create technical training programs focused on the clients products products for both internal and external audiences. ? Create end-to-end, product-centric training content that teaches users how to effectively use the software, including hands-on product usage, learning paths, and badge-aligned coursework. ? Translate Training Requirements Documents (TRDs) into detailed course outlines, storyboards, and complete instructional content. ? Build training materials from scratch, including visual assets, technical demonstrations, and recorded instructional content, ensuring clarity and technical accuracy.? Record technical walkthroughs and product demos; collaborate with post-production teams who handle final editing and processing. ? Design and implement interactive learning elements, requiring hands-on use of technical tools, instructional platforms, and light coding to enhance learner engagement. ? Apply working knowledge of the product as a technology platform to ensure training reflects real-world usage and best practices. ? Develop and validate technical examples and exercises using SQL and Python, aligned to how users interact with Databricks in production environments.? Collaborate closely with engineers, enablement stakeholders, and delivery partners to ensure training content aligns with evolving product capabilities and user needs.Pay Rate: $45-55We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global’s Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.
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Full Stack Engineer/SWE (Payments)

Los Angeles, CA

A large financial services company is looking for a Full Stack Engineer to join the Payments Engineering team within their Technology & Innovation group. As a member of this team, the Full Stack Engineer must have experience in the banking/financial domain & is responsible for designing, developing and maintaining legacy and “Cloud First” applications written primarily in .Net Core and Microsoft Azure cloud platform. Expertise in .Net/csharp and Azure Event Bus and Azure Services along with Devops, CI/CD pipelines, and Docker & Kubernetes along with Github Copilot or other LLM technologies. At its core, this role requires not only excellent technical skills with .Net and Azure, Apache Kafka, CI/CD & devops best practices but also excellent problem-solving & collaboration skills. This individual needs to have experience building out frameworks from scratch, developing APIs from end to end, architecting systems, and deploying Azure into the cloud. They will need to be able to come in, break the current framework down, determine what was built, what is usable, and what needs to be done to rebuild back up from a technical perspective – this individual will be 100% hands on technically and focused in specifically on the backend. The Full Stack Senior Engineer is an advanced senior professional with wide ranging experience who uses various concepts and in-depth evaluation to resolve complex issues in creative and effective ways. Designs, develops, updates/maintains solutions and provides technical guidance to other Team Members.We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global’s Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.
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Don’t Take It From Us

Insight Global has been our key supplier of domestic talent for years. Now that we’re recruiting internationally, IG has done extraordinarily well. They’re fast, the candidate quality is outstanding, and the customer service is exceptional.
Head of Vendor ManagementPluto TV
While our partnership with IG is newer, we’ve had nothing but positive experiences. We’ve been able to operate transparently as partners & feel supported by IG. The IG team has acted quickly when needed & has remained flexible for us as our needs change.
Bre G.NIKE, Inc.
Insight Global is always in tune with my needs & works diligently to find the right candidates; not just a volume of candidates.
Shawn B.T-Mobile
Insight Global’s team aided in making a seemingly impossible task possible. They provided valuable insights in the conception & architecture of how we’d tackle a large hiring push & through close partnership, they pivoted & worked with us as needs changed.
Tim S.Macy’s Inc.
My contacts at Insight Global have been friendly, helpful & listen to our needs. They have been flexible & helpful when short timelines were provided them. The candidates provided were qualified & teachable.
Rayna W.Kellogg Company
Insight Global has been great to work with–getting us qualified candidates SO quickly that have been perfect culture fits for our team. We tried to fill some of these positions on our own for months, & Insight Global helped us fill them in under a week!
Cassie F.Frontline Education

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Why We’re Your Partner for Success

When you partner with us, you don’t just “work with a temp company.” You connect with a team of real people who are here to help guide you through your good days and bad. Whoever you are and wherever you come from, you matter to us and we have your back.

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FAQS

What other areas of the IT industry do you help staff?

Insight Global is a leading IT staffing company that also provides staffing solutions for Developers, Designers, Big Data, Product/Program/Project Management, and Service Desk & Operations.

What kind of placements does Insight Global offer?

We offer contract, contract to permanent, and direct placement talent solutions.

What types of companies does Insight Global work with?

From Fortune 500s to startups across the country, we proudly partner with companies, departments, and teams of all sizes.

How quickly can Insight Global staff my open position?

Depending on interview availability and decision-making, we typically identify and screen candidates in 24-48 hours. Onboarding for consultant assignments takes as little as 1-3 days, but the typical timeframe for interviews, onboarding, and in the door working is 1-3 weeks.

Does Insight Global staff remote/work-from-home jobs?

Yes! We offer contract, contract to permanent, and direct placement talent solutions for in-person, hybrid, or remote positions. Whether you’re a job seeker or hiring manager, we’re ready to help.

Can Insight Global help a candidate get set up to work remotely?

Absolutely! Whether a candidate needs help connecting to your company’s VPN, getting access to their new devices, or understanding your company’s remote work policies, our team is more than happy to assist.

What is Insight Global’s pricing structure?

We have flexible payment structures modeled to fit your unique hiring needs. We work backwards off of your allotted budget and find the best candidates to fit your salary requirements. There is no cost for our services until your hire has begun assignment. Submit a request to our team, and we will provide you with a custom quote.

Is Insight Global Better Business Bureau (BBB) accredited?