Artificial Intelligence Engineer

AI Engineer (LLM Focus) Job Description : Position Overview : We are seeking a highly skilled and forward-thinking AI Engineer specialized in Large Language Models (LLMs) to design, develop, and deploy innovative AI-powered applications and intelligent agents. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in LLM engineering, including advanced prompt engineering strategies, fine-tuning, evaluation methodologies, and the development of systems using frameworks like Lang chain/Lang Graph. You will have a strong background in software engineering and a passion for pushing the boundaries of what's possible with generative AI, bringing solutions from ideation and research through to robust and scalable production deployment. Experience : 5 to 7 years of overall software development experience, with at least 3+ years specifically focused on AI development, including significant hands-on experience with Large Language Models, agent development, and related technologies.Location : Bengaluru [Hybrid]Employment Type : Full-time / PermanentKey Responsibilities : - LLM Application & Agent Development : Design, build, and optimize sophisticated applications, intelligent AI agents, and systems powered by Large Language Models.- Advanced Prompt Engineering & Optimization : Develop, test, iterate, and refine advanced prompt engineering techniques to elicit desired behaviours, ensure reliability, and maximize performance from LLMs for various complex tasks.- LLM Fine-Tuning & Customization : Lead efforts in fine-tuning pre-trained LLMs on domain-specific datasets to enhance their capabilities and align them with specific business needs.- LLM Evaluation & Benchmarking : Establish and implement rigorous evaluation frameworks, metrics, and processes to assess LLM performance, accuracy, fairness, safety, and robustness. - Framework Utilization (Langchain/ LangGraph) : Architect and develop complex LLM-driven workflows, chains, multi-agent systems, and graphs using frameworks like Langchain and LangGraph. - Cross-Functional Collaboration : Collaborate closely with Principal Architects (including those based internationally), data scientists, software engineers, and product teams to integrate LLM-based solutions into new and existing products and services. - Performance, Scalability & Cost Optimization : Optimize LLM inference speed, throughput, scalability, and cost-effectiveness for production environments. - Stay Current with LLM Advancements : Continuously research, evaluate, and experiment with the latest LLM architectures, open-source models, prompt engineering methodologies, agentic AI patterns, fine-tuning methods, and ethical AI considerations. - LLM Ops & Governance : Contribute to building and maintaining LLMOps infrastructure, including model versioning, monitoring, feedback loops, data management for fine-tuning, and governance for LLM deployments. - API & Service Development : Develop robust APIs and microservices to serve LLM-based applications and agents reliably and at scale. - Documentation & Knowledge Sharing : Create comprehensive technical documentation, share expertise on LLM and agent development best practices, and present findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Required Qualifications : - Educational Background : Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Computational Linguistics, or a closely related technical field. - Professional Experience : 5-7 years of progressive experience in software development, with a minimum of 3+ years dedicated to AI development, including substantial hands-on experience in designing, building, and deploying LLM-based systems and AI agents. - Programming Proficiency : Expert proficiency in Python and its ecosystem relevant to AI and LLMs. - LLM, NLP & Agent Expertise : Deep understanding of Natural Language Processing (NLP) concepts, Transformer architectures, the inner workings of Large Language Models, and principles of AI agent design. - LLM Frameworks & Tools : Significant hands-on experience with LLM-specific libraries and frameworks such as Hugging Face Transformers, Langchain, LangGraph, LlamaIndex, and similar tools for building LLM applications and agents. - Cloud Platform Experience : Solid experience with one or more major cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and their respective AI/ML services, particularly those for deploying and managing LLMs (e.g., Amazon Bedrock, Google Vertex AI, Azure OpenAI Service). - Fine-Tuning & Evaluation Experience : Demonstrable experience in fine-tuning LLMs and implementing robust evaluation strategies for both models and agent performance. - MLOps/LLMOps Practices : Experience with MLOps principles and tools, adapted for the LLM lifecycle (e.g., experiment tracking, model registries, CI/CD for LLMs and agent-based systems). - Data Handling for LLMs : Understanding of data preprocessing, augmentation, and management techniques for training and fine-tuning LLMs. - Version Control : Proficiency with Git and collaborative development workflows. Preferred Qualifications :- Advanced LLM Architectures & Prompt Engineering : Deep experience with various LLM architectures, their trade-offs, and mastery of advanced prompt engineering techniques. - Autonomous Agent & Multi-Agent Systems : Proven experience in designing, developing, and deploying autonomous AI agents or complex multi-agent systems. - Vector Databases : Familiarity with vector databases (e.g., Pinecone, Weaviate, Milvus, Chroma) for retrieval augmented generation (RAG) and semantic search in agentic architectures. - Distributed Systems for LLMs : Knowledge of distributed training and inference techniques for very large models. - Ethical AI & Responsible LLM/Agent Development : Strong understanding of ethical considerations, bias detection, and responsible AI practices in the context of LLMs and AI agents. - Research & Publications : Contributions to LLM or AI agent research, publications in relevant conferences/journals, or active participation in open-source LLM/agent projects. - Domain-Specific LLM/Agent Applications : Experience applying LLMs and agents to solve problems in specific industry domains. - Cloud Certifications : Relevant cloud certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Machine Learning, Google Professional Machine Learning Engineer, Microsoft Certified : Azure AI Engineer Associate or similar MCP credentials). Technical Skill set Summary : - Programming : Python (expert), SQL. - LLM/NLP/Agent Frameworks : Hugging Face Transformers, Langchain, LangGraph, LlamaIndex, PyTorch, TensorFlow, frameworks for agent development. - Cloud Platforms & LLM Services : AWS (SageMaker, Bedrock), GCP (Vertex AI), Azure (Machine Learning, Azure OpenAI Service). - Tools : Docker, Kubernetes, MLflow, Weights & Biases, Vector Databases (e.g., Pinecone, Weaviate). - Databases : Relational (SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL), NoSQL (MongoDB), and Vector Databases. Soft Skills :- Exceptional analytical, creative, and critical thinking skills with a talent for innovative problem-solving in the generative AI and intelligent agent space. - Outstanding communication skills, with the ability to explain complex LLM concepts and agent system designs to diverse audiences. - Proven ability to work effectively both independently and as a key contributor in collaborative, agile teams. - Meticulous attention to detail, especially regarding data quality, model behavior, agent reliability, and system robustness. - A proactive, highly adaptable mindset with an insatiable curiosity and passion for the rapidly evolving field of Large Language Models and AI agents. (ref:hirist.tech)