Associate Director/Manager

Role: Associate Director / Manager - Generative AI

Job Location: Bangalore / Gurgaon

We are seeking a highly skilled Generative AI Engineer to join the team. The Generative AI Engineer will play a pivotal role in designing, coding, and deploying advanced AI solutions using state-of-the-art technologies such as Databricks, AI Fabric, Azure, and Snowflake. This role requires a deep understanding of AI/ML frameworks and cloud-based environments, focusing on building scalable, high-performance AI solutions that drive value for our global network.

Key responsibilities include:

1. AI Solution Development:

- Design, develop, and deploy Generative AI models and solutions that address complex business challenges across advisory, tax, and audit services.

- Leverage platforms such as Databricks for data engineering and AI model development, AI Fabric for orchestration and deployment, and Snowflake for scalable data management.

- Utilize Azure cloud services to implement and scale AI solutions, ensuring high availability, performance, and security.

2. Technical Leadership and Collaboration:

- Collaborate with data scientists, AI architects, and software engineers to define technical requirements and develop end-to-end AI solutions.

- Lead the development of AI models from experimentation and prototyping through to production, ensuring alignment with business objectives.

- Work closely with cross-functional teams to integrate AI solutions into existing workflows and systems, optimizing for efficiency and usability.

3. Coding and Implementation:

- Write high-quality, maintainable code using Python, Scala, or similar programming languages, focusing on AI/ML libraries and frameworks.

- Develop and optimize data pipelines using Databricks, ensuring seamless data flow from ingestion to AI model training and inference.

- Implement AI solutions using AI Fabric, focusing on model orchestration, deployment, and monitoring within a cloud environment.

4. Data Management and Integration:

- Design and manage data architectures using Snowflake, ensuring data is organized, accessible, and secure for AI model training and deployment.

- Integrate data from various sources, transforming and preparing it for AI model development, ensuring data quality and integrity.

- Work with large datasets, applying best practices for data engineering, ETL processes, and real-time data processing.

5. Cloud & Infrastructure Management:

- Deploy AI models and services in Azure, utilizing cloud-native tools and best practices to ensure scalability, reliability, and security.

- Implement CI/CD pipelines to automate the deployment and management of AI models, ensuring rapid iteration and continuous delivery.

- Optimize infrastructure for AI workloads, balancing performance, cost, and resource utilization.

6. Performance Tuning and Optimization:

- Continuously monitor and optimize AI models and data pipelines to improve performance, accuracy, and scalability.

- Implement strategies for model fine-tuning, hyperparameter optimization, and feature engineering to enhance AI solution effectiveness.

- Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to AI model deployment, data processing, and cloud infrastructure.

7. Innovation and Continuous Improvement:

- Stay updated with the latest advancements in Gen AI, cloud computing, and big data technologies, applying new techniques to improve solutions.

- Experiment with emerging technologies and frameworks to drive innovation.

- Contribute to the development of AI best practices, coding standards, and technical documentation to ensure consistency and quality across projects

Education:

- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or a related field.

- Advanced certifications in AI/ML, cloud computing, or data engineering are advantageous.

Skills Required:

- 8+ years of experience in AI, Machine Learning, or related fields, with hands-on experience in developing and deploying AI solutions.

- Proven experience with AI frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, and experience in working with Databricks, AI Fabric, and Snowflake.

- Extensive experience with Azure cloud services, including AI and data services, and a strong background in cloud-native development.

- Expertise in coding with Python, Scala, or similar languages, with a focus on AI/ML libraries and big data processing.

Proficiency in designing and coding AI models, data pipelines, and cloud-based solutions .

- S trong understanding of AI/ML algorithms, data engineering, and model deployment strategies.

- Experience with cloud infrastructure management, particularly in Azure, and the ability to optimize AI workloads for performance and cost.

- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment.

- Strong communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders.