Senior GenAI Technical Engineer

Post Date

May 01, 2026

Location

Houston,
Texas

ZIP/Postal Code

77077
US
Jul 02, 2026 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract

Category

Software Engineering

Req #

HOU-abd320e2-a2a4-4d7e-9349-ea2f8f604895

Pay Rate

$86 - $108 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

An Insight Global client in the Houston area is seeking a hands‑on GenAI expert to work directly with Upstream Subsurface and Wells teams to design, build, and scale practical AI solutions that improve technical workflows, decision‑making, and operational efficiency. This role sits at the intersection of upstream domain expertise, advanced AI engineering, and product delivery. The successful candidate will translate real upstream challenges into GenAI solutions that are trusted by engineers and geoscientists, production‑ready, and scalable across the enterprise. The pay rate for this position will be anywhere from $102 - $112/hr based on years of experience.

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Required Skills & Experience

Experience designing, prototyping, and delivering GenAI applications (e.g., copilots, agents, RAG systems) embedded in upstream workflows

Experience developing LLM‑powered solutions for tasks such as interpretation support, planning, surveillance, reporting, and knowledge retrieval

Ability to apply GenAI responsibly, ensuring solutions are explainable, robust, and fit-for-purpose

Ability to work closely with geoscientists, reservoir engineers, drilling and production engineers to understand pain points and opportunities

Experience translating upstream technical workflows into AI use cases with measurable business value

Act as a bridge between domain experts and digital/IT teams

Experience building and deploying GenAI solutions using Python and modern AI frameworks

Experience implementing RAG architectures using structured and unstructured data (documents, reports, well data, logs, etc.)

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.