We're looking for a seasoned Lead AI Engineer to spearhead innovative AI and machine learning initiatives, guiding the development and rollout of state-of-the-art generative AI applications. This position gives you the chance to take charge of driving AI-powered efficiencies and meaningful business results while working alongside varied teams throughout the organization.

Responsibilities

Construct and launch scalable AI/ML models and GenAI-based solutions into live production environments
Build and sustain dependable ETL pipelines and data workflow processes
Create applications powered by LLMs using contemporary development frameworks
Apply prompt engineering strategies to maximize the quality of AI-generated outputs
Roll out models through APIs and connect them with enterprise-level applications
Take complete ownership across the lifecycle, covering development, deployment, tracking, and refinement
Team up with cross-functional groups to produce AI solutions aligned with business goals

Requirements

Between 8 and 13 years of broad IT experience




More than 8 years specifically focused on AI Engineering
At least 1 year of relevant experience in a leadership role
Solid programming ability in Python
Direct experience building ETL processes and data pipelines
Solid background in ML/DL frameworks, such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, and Scikit-learn
Working knowledge of prompt engineering practices and hands-on LLM experience
Familiarity with LLM-focused frameworks like LangChain, LlamaIndex, and Hugging Face
Practical experience with cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, or GCP
Capability using MLOps tooling, including MLflow, Kubeflow, and Airflow
Solid background in API development and deploying models into production
English proficiency at a B2 level or higher, with particular strength in technical communication

Nice to have

Background working with RAG architectures and vector database technology
Familiarity with real-time or streaming data pipeline design
Exposure to de

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