Senior/Lead - AI Engineer

1 week ago

Gurgaon, Haryana, India Ciena Full time ₹ 20,00,000 - ₹ 25,00,000 per year

As the global leader in high-speed connectivity, Ciena is committed to a people-first approach. Our teams enjoy a culture focused on prioritizing a flexible work environment that empowers individual growth, well-being, and belonging. We're a technology company that leads with our humanity—driving our business priorities alongside meaningful social, community, and societal impact.

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At Ciena's Blue Planet division, you will join an agile, innovative team advancing the automation of the world's most complex networks. You will have the opportunity to work with leading-edge AI technologies, cloud-native architecture, and large-scale automation systems that power global communications.

How You Will Contribute

  • Design and develop AI agents using frameworks like LangChain, LangGraph, Langflow, and MCP Servers.

  • Fine-tune and optimize large language models (LLMs) such as GPT models, Llama, and others for diverse applications.

  • Implement Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) techniques and integrate vector databases like Qdrant and ChromaDB.

  • Enhance AI agent operations with tools like langfuse and litellm, ensuring robust security and guardrails.

  • Leverage cloud platforms such as AWS, Google Cloud, and Azure for scalable AI solution deployment.

  • Build and manage databases using Postgres, Neo4j, and Clickhouse for efficient data handling.

  • Utilize technologies like Apache Airflow, Redis, Mlflow, Minio, Apache Kedro, and PySpark for workflow optimization and data processing.

The Must Haves

  • A minimum of 6+ years of experience in AI engineering with proficiency in Python.

  • Expertise in AI frameworks such as LangChain and LangGraph, or similar agentic AI frameworks.

  • Proven experience in fine-tuning large language models (LLMs) and implementing Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) techniques.

  • Strong knowledge of vector databases and AI agent security protocols.

  • Familiarity with cloud platforms and database technologies.

  • Experience with prompt engineering techniques and CI/CD processes.

  • Background in leveraging tools like Apache Airflow, Redis, Mlflow, Minio, and Apache Kedro.

Nice to Haves

  • Experience with PySpark for large-scale data processing.

  • Knowledge of emerging AI frameworks and technologies.

  • Advanced understanding of AI agent optimization and collaborative systems.

  • Exposure to cloud-native tools and services for AI deployment.

  • Familiarity with advanced database architectures and tools.

  • Interest in contributing to open-source AI initiatives.

  • Familiarity with Kubernetes and Docker.

  • Familiarity with data visualization tools such as Plotly, Matplotlib, Grafana, or similar.

  • Passion for driving innovation in AI technologies.

  • Professional certifications related to data science or machine learning would be a plus.

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