AI & Machine Learning Engineer – Wearable Safety Technology Platform

The LoopRoots Foundation is a nonprofit, tax-exempt organization dedicated to supporting justice-impacted families through transportation, therapy, and technology-driven programs. Our mission is to remove the physical, financial, and emotional barriers that prevent families from maintaining meaningful connections with incarcerated loved ones, accessing mental health care, or navigating reentry.Founded in 2025, the LoopRoots Foundation operates nationally, with an initial focus on underserved communities in Maryland, Arizona, Pennsylvania, New Mexico, California, and Virginia.

Our key initiatives include

• LoopConnect A ride credit sponsorship platform that provides free or subsidized rides to prison visitation facilities, allowing families to stay in contact during incarceration.
• LoopTalk A HIPAA-compliant virtual therapy program offering trauma-informed mental health care to justice-impacted individuals and caregivers, including children.
• LoopTroop Rideshare Partnership We collaborate with the LoopTroop Rideshare platform to ensure families have access to safe, reliable, and culturally competent transportation services.

The LoopRoots Foundation is committed to using community-based, technology-enabled tools to restore dignity, promote healing, and reduce generational harm. All of our programs are offered without discrimination to build a truly supportive ecosystem for families across the U.S.

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AI & Machine Learning Engineer – Wearable Safety Technology Platform

Organization LoopRoots Foundation

Location Remote (U.S.)

Position Volunteer (20–25 hours/week)

About The Role

LoopRoots Foundation is seeking an AI & Machine Learning Engineer to help develop intelligent features for our Wearable Safety Technology Platform. This role will focus on designing AI-powered capabilities that enhance user safety, automate workflows, provide predictive insights, and support future innovations across our mobile applications and web platform.

Working closely with the Director of Product and Technical Lead, you will research, develop, and implement machine learning solutions that improve the overall user experience while maintaining privacy, security, and ethical AI practices.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop AI and machine learning features for the platform.
• Build intelligent automation and predictive analytics solutions.
• Develop AI-powered assistants and workflow automation tools.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to integrate AI into web and mobile applications.
• Evaluate emerging AI technologies and recommend innovative solutions.
• Optimize AI model performance and accuracy.
• Ensure AI solutions align with privacy, security, and ethical standards.
• Document AI architecture, models, and implementation processes.
• Stay current with advancements in artificial intelligence and machine learning.

Qualifications

• Experience developing AI or machine learning applications.
• Strong understanding of machine learning concepts and AI frameworks.
• Experience with Python and modern AI development tools.
• Familiarity with APIs and cloud-based AI services.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Passion for building technology that creates meaningful social impact.

Preferred Experience

• Machine Learning
• Artificial Intelligence
• Natural Language Processing (NLP)
• Large Language Models (LLMs)
• Predictive Analytics
• AI Automation
• TensorFlow, PyTorch, or similar frameworks
• Cloud AI Services (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud)

Why Join LoopRoots?

• Help shape the future of AI-powered safety technology.
• Build innovative features that support individuals and communities.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary technology team.
• Contribute to a mission-driven organization focused on creating real-world impact.

Future Employment

Potential for Paid Employment This volunteer position may transition into a paid role following a successful performance review and funding availability.