AI/ML Engineer

About Akira :

AKIRA is a bootstrapped Data & Analytics Services company driven by technology excellence, consultative practices and focus on building technology agnostic customer solutions helping organizations realize business value through data. We have grown over 3 times in the past 2 years across business, headcount and number of clients we serve once we started focusing on growing up.

AKIRA is a growth engine, where we provide great opportunities to all our team members to extract as much learning and satisfaction for the work they deliver. We will double ourselves in the coming 6-9 months and want to be a great place to work.

Job Title : AI/ML Engineer (Data Scientist)

Location : Bangalore

Job Description :

We are an innovative technology company committed to driving business transformation through AI and Machine Learning solutions. We specialize in solving complex business challenges by leveraging cutting-edge AI/ML technologies, delivering scalable, reliable, and maintainable solutions for our clients. We are looking for a skilled AI/ML Engineer to join our dynamic team and play a crucial role in building production-grade AI/ML pipelines and solutions.

As an AI/ML Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and deploying AI and ML models to address complex business challenges. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Data Engineers and Data Scientists, to build scalable, production-grade AI/ML pipelines. Your work will ensure the deployed models are reliable, maintainable, and optimized for performance in real-world :

- Design, Develop, and Deploy AI/ML Models : Address complex business challenges through AI and ML solutions, ensuring

production-grade deployments

- Build Scalable AI/ML Pipelines : Work on data preprocessing, feature engineering, model training, validation, deployment, and ongoing monitoring of AI/ML models

- Collaboration with Cross-functional Teams : Collaborate with Data Engineers, Data Scientists, and other stakeholders to implement end-to-end AI/ML solutions

- Optimize AI/ML Models in Production : Ensure that deployed models are reliable, scalable, and continuously optimized for high

performance in production environments

- Develop APIs and Microservices : Build APIs or microservices to integrate AI/ML models into business solutions, making them usable across different platforms

- Implement MLOps Practices : Optimize workflows using CI/CD pipelines, automated retraining of models, version control, and monitoring

- Apply State-of-the-art AI/ML Techniques : Utilize deep learning, NLP, computer vision, and time-series analysis to develop innovative solutions

- Ensure Ethical AI Practices : Adhere to data privacy, security, and ethical AI standards throughout the entire lifecycle of AI/ML models

- Stay Up-to-date with Industry Trends : Continuously explore and implement the latest AI/ML techniques, tools, and best practices

- Assist in Documentation & Best Practices : Help create and maintain standards, workflows, and documentation for data technology and AI/ML projects

Required Skills & Qualifications :

- Strong Expertise in AI/ML Frameworks : Proficiency with TensorFlow, PyTorch, or Scikit-learn for building and deploying models

- Proficiency in Programming Languages : Strong command of Python or R, including libraries/tools for data science and machine learning

- Experience with Cloud-based AI/ML Services : Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure and Databricks

- MLOps Experience : Expertise in implementing automated pipelines, model versioning, monitoring, and lifecycle management

- Domain-Specific AI Expertise : Deep knowledge in NLP, computer vision, predictive analytics, or other specialized AI techniques

- Excellent Problem-Solving Skills : Ability to identify and address technical challenges with innovative and efficient solutions

- Effective Communication Skills : Strong ability to convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences

- Attention to Detail : Ability to handle and execute highly specialized projects with a focus on quality

Desired Skills & Qualifications :

- Familiarity with Distributed Computing : Knowledge of Apache Spark and scalable training techniques for large datasets

- Experience with GenAI : Hands-on experience in developing enterprise-level Gen AI applications and models for business use cases

- Knowledge of Data Privacy & Security Standards : Understanding of ethical AI principles and ensuring compliance with relevant

privacy and security standards

- Interpersonal Skills : Excellent collaboration and relationship-building skills with colleagues, stakeholders, and external partners