Call for Applications for Sr. AI Engineer (R -07) – ANNAM.AI

Location: ANNAM.AI, Center of Excellence in AI for Agriculture, IIT Ropar (Onsite preferred; hybrid/remote may also be considered)
Type: Full-Time | Contractual | Renewable based on performance
Compensation: ₹15 - 25 Lakhs per annum (Based on qualifications and experience)
Performance Incentives: Additional incentives based on performance and project outcomes, subject to Governing Board approval
Tenure: Initial appointment for 2 years, extendable up to 5 years based on performance
Minimum experience of 3 years (May be relaxed in the case of exceptional candidates.)
Role Summary

As a Sr. AI Engineer at ANNAM.AI, you will lead the design, development, and deployment of advanced AI-driven solutions to transform agriculture, focusing on areas such as precision farming, crop monitoring, soil health analysis, and farmer enablement. You will spearhead high-impact projects, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate with agricultural experts to integrate AI/ML and Generative AI technologies into India’s farming ecosystem.



This role is ideal for an experienced AI qualified with a passion for leveraging cutting-edge technologies like LLMs, RAG, and Transformers to address real-world agricultural challenges and drive sustainable, scalable impact.

Key Responsibilities
- AI Model Development and Optimization
- Lead the design and development of advanced machine learning and Generative AI models for applications like crop yield prediction, pest detection, and irrigation optimization.
- Develop and fine-tune Large Language Models (LLMs) and implement Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) systems for farmer advisory solutions and decision support tools.
- Optimize AI models for performance, scalability, and deployment in resource-constrained rural environments.
- Oversee data preprocessing, feature engineering, and integration of diverse datasets (e.g., satellite imagery, IoT sensor data, weather data).
- Work with tra

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