AI Engineer

We're Hiring: AI Engineer (Freelance / Contract) – Build an Intelligent Parenting Coach ChatbotDuration: 8–10 weeks (extendable)Location: Remote (India preferred)Engagement: Contract / FreelanceCompensation: Milestone-based (as per experience and delivery) About the ProjectParenting doesn't come with a guidebook — so we're building one, with AI. We're creating a next-generation parenting platform designed for parents of kids aged 2–6 years, combining AI, gamification, and real-world insights to make parenting simpler, smarter, and more joyful.At the heart of it is a AI CHATBOT — an intelligent, friendly AI companion who acts as a parenting coach, helps parents with daily decisions around nutrition, sleep, travel, and screen time, moderates community discussions, and curates personalized parenting ideas.If building human-like, emotionally intelligent AI excites you — this is your chance to shape something that truly impacts families and early childhood learning. Your MissionWe're looking for an AI Engineer to build the intelligence layer behind our upcoming in-app AI chatbot.You'll architect a hybrid AI system that uses internal content first and external APIs (like OpenAI) as fallback — ensuring personalization, scalability, and cost efficiency.You'll work directly with the founding and product teams to bring this smart, kind, and contextual parenting coach to life. Key ResponsibilitiesPhase 1: System Setup & Data Integration (Weeks 1–3)·       Design a hybrid AI architecture (internal DB + external API fallback).·       Connect Firebase / PostgreSQL database to the AI layer.·       Build embedding + vector search pipeline for internal parenting data.·       Implement a caching layer to reuse frequent responses and reduce costs.Phase 2: Chatbot + Moderation PoC (Weeks 4–6)·       Build AI chatbot with a friendly, structured, and on-brand tone.·       Integrate content moderation (detect spam, offensive, or irrelevant posts).·       Enable contextual responses using internal parenting data.Phase 3: Personalization + Cost Optimization (Weeks 7–10)·       Create user profiling logic (based on clicks, saves, likes, and engagement).·       Generate personalized parenting tips and content.·       Optimize prompts and caching to achieve average cost < ₹0.50 per AI call.·       Deliver documentation and cost benchmarks for internal handoff. Skills & Experience·       Required: LLM Tools: OpenAI API, LangChain, LlamaIndex (or similar)·       Languages: Python / ·       Databases: Firebase / PostgreSQL / MongoDB·       Vector Search: Pinecone, FAISS, or Weaviate·       Experience with text classification, moderation, and spam filtering·       Expertise in prompt design, token optimization, and caching·       Integration via REST APIs / Firebase functions / Cloud functionsNice to Have:·       Built chatbots with defined tone or brand personality·       Experience in RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) systems·       Background in edtech, parenting, or wellness products·       Familiarity with recommendation or personalization logic Key Deliverables·       Functional AI chatbot (Peppy) integrated with internal database·       Content moderation system for community safety·       User profiling & personalization engine·       Cost optimization report and documentation Success Criteria· –80% responses from internal content·       API cost under ₹0.50 per query· % accuracy in moderation·       Personalized recommendations visible in the app Work Style·       Direct collaboration with founders & product leads·       Weekly check-ins via Discord or Meet·       Milestone-based payments·       You'll receive full credit for the AI module in product documentation Why You'll Love This RoleYou won't just be building another chatbot — you'll be creating an AI parenting coach that brings empathy, guidance, and intelligence to millions of parents worldwide. Interested?DM or apply with your portfolio, GitHub, or sample chatbot work — and let's build something extraordinary together.