Applied AI Specialist

The Applied AI Specialist helps transform modern AI capabilities into practical, production-ready tools that improve how world-class enterprise data scientists work every day. This role combines applied AI engineering, product strategy, organizational leadership, and technical communication to guide AI platform development, drive adoption across multiple organizations, and ensure AI investments produce measurable value. The ideal candidate builds real systems, communicates clearly, teaches others, and understands when AI is, and is not, the right solution.

Job Description

Company

Action Co. is a data consultancy that partners with leading organizations to design, build, and operationalize data systems that drive clarity and performance. We specialize in data engineering, analytics, visualization, and automation, helping teams move from fragmented reporting to integrated, decision-ready systems. Our work sits at the intersection of business strategy and technical execution, enabling organizations to scale with precision. We operate as a tight, high-ownership team, partnering directly with stakeholders to deliver sustainable, high-impact outcomes.

Responsibilities

AI Platform Strategy & Product Leadership

Shape the enterprise roadmap for RAG, MCP, and AI enablement platforms
Translate data scientist needs into AI platform capabilities and engineering priorities
Balance technical, business, and product priorities with long-term platform strategy
Identify high-impact AI opportunities

AI Enablement and Adoption

Build training materials, documentation, and best practices
Lead data scientist and partner organization workshops and coaching sessions
Pilot new AI capabilities within business teams before broader rollout
Establish practical guidance around responsible AI usage

Cross-Functional Leadership

Partner with Engineering, Data Science, Product stakeholders, and Business teams
Navigate competing priorities across multiple organizations
Build consensus around AI platform direction and adoption
Serve as a trusted advisor on capabilities and limitations of AI

Applied AI Engineering

Design and improve RAG systems
Build internal AI tooling and observability capabilities
Develop prototypes and production-ready AI workflows
Evaluate and integrate emerging AI platforms

Must Have

Strong applied engineering background with hands-on experience building modern AI systems
Experience with GenAI, agents, skills, agentic workflows, and RAG
Excellent communication skills and ability to explain complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
Proven ability to influence without authority while successfully navigating complex organizational environments.

Compensation Structure

Employment Type: Full-time, compensated as a W2 hourly employee
W2 Hourly Rate: $105-$120/hour
Benefits: UnitedHealthcare (medical), Guardian (Vision and Dental)
Profit Sharing: Aligned to performance-based revenue outcomes, paid annually
Long-Term Upside: Participation in company growth as the business scales

Preferred Geography

Austin, TX or California strongly preferred; exceptional candidates may be considered regardless of location.