SENIOR AI DEVOPS SPECIALIST, IS&T Applications

Job Description
SENIOR AI DEVOPS SPECIALIST, IS&T Applications

Category
Charles River Campus --> Professional
Job Location
BOSTON, United States
Tracking Code
25500894020628
Posted Date
7/1/2025
Salary Grade
Grade 52
Expected Hiring Range Minimum
$130,000.00
Expected Hiring Range Maximum
$145,000.00

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training and internal pay comparison. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Position Type
Full-Time/Regular

At Boston University, we are assembling a world-class AI Engineering team to transform operations, drive innovation, and deliver innovative AI applications and agents. This is your chance to work on cutting-edge technologies Agentic AI frameworks, LLMs, RAG, MCP, scalable AI architectures and develop solutions at the forefront of modern artificial intelligence. You will join as the Senior AI DevOps Specialist where you will ensure the scalable deployment, monitoring, and support of AI applications, agents and models, while also contributing to development efforts in collaboration with other full-stack developers. You will focus on managing infrastructure across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments, integrating containerization technologies, and supporting advanced AI workflows. This position is primarily remote with periodic in-person meetings on campus as a member of the AI Engineering team, you will handle some of the university's highest priority initiatives. You'll bring your expertise to a vibrant environment that values ingenuity and impact, where your ideas can make a difference on a global scale. Together, we'll deliver AI solutions that not only revolutionize university operations but also become models of innovation for institutions worldwide. Join us to make history, develop transformative technology, and work alongside some of the greatest minds in academia and technology. Be part of the team that will define what's possible in AI for academia and beyond. This position is primarily remote with periodic in-person meetings on campus.

You Will:

• Deployment of AI Applications, Agents & Related Infrastructure
• Collaborative Development Support
• AI Model Management & Fine-Tuning
• Infrastructure Monitoring & Optimization
• Security, Compliance, & Continuous Improvement

Required Skills

You Will Have:

• 8+ years of applicable experience.
• Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related field.
• Expertise in containerization (Docker, Kubernetes, AWS ECS) and multi-environment deployment (on-premise, cloud, hybrid).
• Experience with hosting and fine-tuning LLM/SLM models.
• Development experience in modern programming languages (e.g., Python, JavaScript, or similar) with familiarity in AI technologies and frameworks (e.g., prompt engineering, RAG, embeddings along with more recent innovations like MCP and A2A).
• Experience with DevOps practices, scalable architectures, and modern security standards. Boston University offers an excellent benefits package including:
• Time Off: In addition to PTO and leave policy, BU employees have a paid intersession break and 13 paid holidays.
• Retirement: University-funded retirement plan with full vesting after 2 years of eligible service.
• Tuition Assistance Program: Competitive tuition assistance program for yourself and family members. Check out https://www.bu.edu/wellness/ and https://www.bu.edu/hr/part-time-employee-perks/ for more information!

Boston University IS&T invests in our staff and their personal and professional growth. We promote staff learning including lunch and learn sessions, an extensive library of online courses, Fun Advisory Board (FAB) arranges a number of events throughout the year and opportunities to engage with peers at NERCOMP and EDUCAUSE events. If you require a reasonable accommodation in order to complete the employment application process, please contact the Equal Opportunity Office at 617-353-6474. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We, at IS&T, appreciate each individual's knowledge, experiences and insights which enhance who we are, and as our DEIA knowledge and practice grows, we will ensure that our Mission, Vision, & Practices remain equitable and welcoming to all.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.


Required Skills


Job Location: BOSTON
Position Type: Full-Time/Regular
Salary Grade: $130,000.00-$145,000.00

To apply, visit https://jobs.silkroad.com/BU/External/jobs/315585







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