AI Engineer

AgileEngine is an Inc. 5000 company that creates award-winning software for Fortune 500 brands and trailblazing startups across 17+ industries. We rank among the leaders in areas like application development and AI/ML, and our people-first culture has earned us multiple Best Place to Work awards.

WHY JOIN US 

If you're looking for a place to grow, make an impact, and work with people who care, we'd love to meet you

ABOUT THE ROLE

We're looking for an experienced Senior AI Engineer to join our elite consulting team. You'll work on diverse internal R&D initiatives and high-stakes client projects, delivering production-ready AI systems that solve real business problems. This role combines deep technical expertise with client-facing responsibilities. You'll architect solutions, lead implementation, and present to C-level executives and technical stakeholders.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

- Design and implement end-to-end AI solutions for clients across various industries and use cases;
- Build sophisticated LLM applications using RAG, vector databases, fine-tuning, and agentic workflows;
- Develop custom ML models for client-specific challenges including NLP, computer vision, and predictive analytics;
- Independently assess, clean, and engineer features from complex, messy datasets;
- Own the complete data pipeline from ingestion through model training and deployment;
- Lead technical discovery sessions and solution architecture discussions with client stakeholders;
- Present technical concepts and project outcomes to executive leadership and technical teams;
- Mentor junior engineers and establish AI/ML best practices across client engagements;
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product managers, designers, and business stakeholders;
- Contribute to internal R&D initiatives and thought leadership in AI/ML.

MUST HAVES

- 5+ years of professional software development experience with strong fundamentals;
- 5+ years deploying production machine learning systems at scale;
- 3+ years of hands-on experience with LLMs, including API integration and local deployment;
- Strong data engineering and data science expertise—you can work with raw, unstructured data and transform it into ML-ready datasets;
- Proficiency with data manipulation tools: pandas, NumPy, SQL, and big data frameworks (Spark, Dask);
- Expert-level Python proficiency with deep knowledge of ML frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow, Hugging Face);
- Proven experience with modern AI techniques: RAG, vector search, prompt engineering, and agentic systems;
- Strong cloud platform expertise (AWS, GCP, Azure) with containerization and orchestration experience;
- Experience building scalable microservices, APIs, and ML inference pipelines;
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage complex projects end-to-end with minimal oversight;
- Exceptional communication skills with experience presenting to senior leadership;
- Consulting mindset with ability to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions;
- Track record of leading technical projects from conception to production deployment;
- Upper-Intermediate English level.

NICE TO HAVES

- Previous consulting or client-facing engineering experience;
- Experience across multiple industries (fintech, healthcare, e-commerce, etc.);
- Advanced statistical analysis and experimentation design experience;
- Experience with streaming data platforms and real-time ML systems;
- Contributions to open-source AI/ML projects or technical publications;
- Experience with MLOps, model monitoring, and deployment automation;
- Background in data engineering and large-scale data processing;
- Advanced degrees in Computer Science, AI/ML, or related technical fields;
- Startup or fast-paced environment experience.

PERKS AND BENEFITS
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- Remote work & Local connection: Work where you feel most productive and connect with your team in periodic meet-ups to strengthen your network and connect with other top experts.

- Legal presence in India: We ensure full local compliance with a structured, secure work environment tailored to Indian regulations.

- Competitive Compensation in INR: Fair compensation in INR  with dedicated budgets for your personal growth, education, and wellness.

- Innovative Projects: Leverage the latest tech and create cutting-edge solutions for world-recognized clients and the hottest startups.

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