Introduction

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Your Role and Responsibilities

• 7+ years of experience in Data Science with a background in machine learning, deep learning, and natural language processing.

• Robust background in traditional AI methodologies, encompassing both machine learning and deep learning frameworks.

• Familiarity with model serving platforms such as TGIS and vLLM.

• Hands-on experience in transformer-based and diffuser-based models (e.g., BERT, GPT, T5, Llama, Stable diffusion) is desirable. Experience in testing AI algorithms and models is advantageous.

• Proficiency in Python, C++, Go, Java, and relevant ML libraries (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch) to develop production-grade quality products is essential.

• Proficient in full-stack development, adept at frontend (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) and backend (Django, Flask, Spring Boot). Experience integrating AI tech into full-stack projects is a plus. Skilled in integrating, cleansing, and shaping data, with expertise in various databases including open-source databases like MongoDB, CouchDB, CockroachDB.

• Proficient in developing optimal data pipeline architectures for AI applications, ensuring adherence to client's SLAs.

• Familiarity with Linux platform and experience in Linux app development is desirable.

• Experienced in DevOps, skilled in Git, CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, Travis CI, GitLab CI), and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).

• Experience in Generative Ai would be a huge plus.

• AI compiler/runtime skills would be a huge plus.

• Open-source Contribution is a huge plus. Experience in contributing to open-source AI projects or utilizing open-source AI frameworks is beneficial.

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with experience in optimizing AI algorithms for performance and scalability.

• Familiar with Agile methodologies, adept at collaborative teamwork. Experience in Agile development of AI-based solutions is advantageous, ensuring efficient project delivery through iterative development processes.

What you will do :

• Utilize expertise in AI/ML and Data Science to develop and deploy AI models in production environments, ensuring scalability, reliability, and efficiency.

• Implement and optimize machine learning algorithms, neural networks, and statistical modeling techniques to solve complex problems.

• Hands-on experience in developing and deploying large language models (LLMs) in production environments, with a good understanding of distributed systems, microservice architecture, and REST APIs.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate MLOps pipelines with CI/CD tools for continuous integration and deployment.

• Stay updated with the latest advancements in AI/ML technologies and contribute to the development and improvement of AI frameworks and libraries.

• Communicate technical concepts effectively to non-technical stakeholders, demonstrating excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ensure compliance with industry best practices and standards in AI engineering, maintaining high standards of code quality, performance, and security.

• Experience in using container orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes to deploy and manage machine learning models in production environments.

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

• Data Science and Generative AI Experience:

• 7+ years of experience in Data Science and Generative AI.

• Background in machine learning, deep learning, and natural language processing.

• Model Experience:

• Hands-on experience with transformer-based and diffuser-based models (e.g., BERT, GPT, T5, Llama, Stable diffusion).

• Desirable experience in testing AI algorithms and models.

• Traditional AI Methodologies:

• Robust background in traditional AI methodologies, including machine learning and deep learning frameworks.

• Familiarity with model serving platforms such as TGIS and vLLM.

• Programming Proficiency:

• Proficiency in Python, C++, Go, Java.

• Experience with relevant ML libraries (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch) for developing production-grade quality products.

• Full-Stack Development:

• Proficient in full-stack development, including frontend (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) and backend (Django, Flask, Spring Boot).

• Experience integrating AI tech into full-stack projects.

• Data Handling Skills:

• Skilled in integrating, cleansing, and shaping data.

• Expertise in various databases including open-source databases like MongoDB, CouchDB, CockroachDB.

• Data Pipeline Architectures:

• Proficient in developing optimal data pipeline architectures for AI applications.

• Ensuring adherence to client's SLAs.

• DevOps Experience:

• Experienced in DevOps practices.

• Skills in Git, CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, Travis CI, GitLab CI), and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).

• Open-Source Contribution:

• Open-source Contribution is a plus.

• Experience in contributing to open-source AI projects or utilizing open-source AI frameworks.

• Problem-Solving Skills:

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

• Experience in optimizing AI algorithms for performance and scalability.

• AI Compiler/Runtime Skills:

• AI compiler/runtime skills would be a plus.

• Agile Methodologies:

• Familiarity with Agile methodologies.

• Experience in Agile development of AI-based solutions.

• Ensuring efficient project delivery through iterative development processes

Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise

• AI/ML and Data Science Proficiency:

• 7+ years of expertise in AI/ML and Data Science to develop and deploy AI models in production environments, ensuring scalability, reliability, and efficiency.

• Algorithm Implementation and Optimization:

• Proven ability to implement and optimize machine learning algorithms, neural networks, and statistical modeling techniques to solve complex problems effectively.

• Large Language Models (LLMs) Development:

• Hands-on experience in developing and deploying large language models (LLMs) in production environments.

• Proficiency in distributed systems, microservice architecture, and REST APIs.

• MLOps Integration:

• Experience in collaborating with cross-functional teams to integrate MLOps pipelines with CI/CD tools for continuous integration and deployment, ensuring seamless integration of AI/ML models into production workflows.

• Continuous Learning and Contribution:

• Demonstrated commitment to staying updated with the latest advancements in AI/ML technologies.

• Proven ability to contribute to the development and improvement of AI frameworks and libraries.

• Effective Communication:

• Strong communication skills with the ability to communicate technical concepts effectively to non-technical stakeholders.

• Demonstrated excellence in interpersonal skills, fostering collaboration across diverse teams.

• Adherence to Industry Standards:

• Proven track record of ensuring compliance with industry best practices and standards in AI engineering.

• Maintained high standards of code quality, performance, and security in AI projects.

• Container Orchestration:

• Experience in using container orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes to deploy and manage machine learning models in production environments, ensuring efficient scalability and management of AI infrastructure.

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