AI Product Development Associate, Accela

6 Month FTC

Salary not provided

$20/hour - $25/hour + Commission eligiblity

Python

Tensorflow

Scikit-Learn

PyTorch

Git

REST API

Entry and Junior level

Remote from US

SaaS solutions for government

Posted today

SaaS solutions for government

501-1000 employees

B2BEnterpriseSaaSCommunity

Posted today

Salary not provided

$20/hour - $25/hour + Commission eligiblity

Python

Tensorflow

Scikit-Learn

PyTorch

Git

REST API

Entry and Junior level

Remote from US

501-1000 employees

B2BEnterpriseSaaSCommunity

Company mission

To empower state and local governments to attract and grow businesses, protect citizens and build smart cities and communities.

Job

Company

Role

Who you are

Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Computer Science, Data Science, AI/ML, or a related field
Familiarity with Python and common AI/ML libraries (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn, OpenCV)
Understanding of foundational AI concepts such as NLP, computer vision, and model evaluation
Experience with REST APIs, Git, and basic DevOps tools is a plus
Strong analytical and communication skills, with a collaborative mindset

What the job involves

Accela is seeking a motivated and curious AI Product Development Associate to support the development of cutting-edge AI/ML solutions for our Civic Platform and Digital Plan Room
You will work closely with our Sr. AI Solutions Architect and cross-functional teams to help design, prototype, and evaluate AI-powered features that enhance the efficiency and intelligence of digital plan review processes.
This will be a six month temporary role
You'll assist in the development and testing of AI/ML models, including LLMs, RAG pipelines, and computer vision tools
Support data preparation, annotation, and preprocessing tasks for training and evaluating models
Collaborate with engineering and product teams to integrate AI features into product workflows
Help build and maintain model evaluation dashboards and performance monitoring tools
Research and prototype new AI technologies and frameworks relevant to plan review automation
Document findings, experiments, and best practices to support knowledge sharing and future development

Our take

Accela is a govtech company providing digital government services to more than 300M citizens worldwide. Its strong track record includes the 2021 launch of SolarPP+, a permitting platform for solar energy projects, which earned recognition from Fast Company as a World Changing Idea, highlighting the effectiveness of tech partnerships in addressing critical challenges.

Recent innovations, such as the revamped Rapid Damage Assessment tool introduced in 2023, enable local officials to respond quickly to disasters by capturing vital on-the-ground data. Alongside this, Accela reported a remarkable 68% year-over-year growth and announced new state funding for communities utilizing its SolarAPP+, improving permitting efficiency and resource management.

It also recently acquired OpenCounter, to enhance its capabilities and provide intuitive solutions that simplify the licensing process for residents and businesses. By continually adapting to the evolving needs of local governments, Accela has solidified its position as a vital tool in modern governance.

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Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle

Insights

1% employee growth in 12 months

Glassdoor (3.6)

Company

Funding (last 2 of 3 rounds)

Feb 2015

$143.5m

GROWTH EQUITY VC

Jun 2014

$8m

GROWTH EQUITY VC

Total funding: $155.6m

Company benefits

Health & Relaxation: We work hard and play hard too. We offer paid holidays and a Responsible Time Off (RTO) policy, empowering our employees to take the time they need to ensure a healthy work/life balance. We offer medical, dental and vision coverage for you and your family, along with other wellness and disability plans. We help keep you fit and healthy with fitness challenges, online meditation and yoga, wellness days and motivational speaker sessions

Company HQ

San Ramon, CA

Leadership

Noam Reininger

(CEO)

They joined Accela in 2024 as CEO. Prior to this, they were the CPO/President at Service Channel, the CPO/General Manager at Gordian, and the SVP of Product Management at Dun & Bradstreet.

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