AI Databricks Engineer

Persistent Systems Limited; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 1,800,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Persistent Systems Limited in Bengaluru is seeking an AI Databricks Engineer with 5-8 years of experience in AI, ML, data engineering, or analytics to design and build enterprise AI solutions.

You will work on agentic AI, function calling, orchestration, ETL/ELT pipelines, and dashboards, collaborating across teams and leveraging OpenAI, Gemini, Claude, and modern data platforms.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in AI, ML, data engineering, or analytics.
• Hands-on experience building production-grade AI applications.
• Hands-on expertise with Large Language Models (LLMs).
• Experience with agentic AI systems and function calling.
• Strong Python and SQL skills; API integration.
• Familiarity with OpenAI, Gemini, Claude platforms.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop enterprise-grade AI applications using LLMs.
• Build multi-agent systems for planning, reasoning, workflow execution, and response generation.
• Implement function-calling architectures and structured AI workflows.
• Develop AI-powered assistants, copilots, and conversational analytics solutions.
• Optimize AI solutions through prompt engineering and model orchestration.
• Develop scalable ETL/ELT pipelines for enterprise data platforms.
• Integrate, validate, transform, and manage structured and geospatial data.
• Design semantic data layers and metadata-driven architectures.

Skills

AI/ML

Data Engineering

Analytics

Python

SQL

Pydantic

API integration

LLMs

Agentic AI

Tools

Databricks

PostgreSQL

DuckDB

OpenAI

Gemini

Claude

Job description

We are an AI-led, platform-driven Digital Engineering and Enterprise Modernization partner, combining deep technical expertise and industry experience to help our clients anticipate what?s next. Our offerings and proven solutions create a unique competitive advantage for our clients by giving them the power to see beyond and rise above. We work with many industry-leading organizations across the world, including 20 Fortune 50 companies and 4 of the 5 top banks in both the US and India, and numerous innovators across the healthcare ecosystem.

We are looking for a AI Databricks Engineer with 5-8 years of experience in AI, Machine Learning, Data Engineering, or Analytics.

• Experience: 5+ years
• Job Type: Full Time Employment

What You\'ll Do:

• Design and develop enterprise-grade Agentic AI applications using Large Language Models (LLMs).
• Build and orchestrate multi-agent systems for planning, reasoning, workflow execution, and response generation.
• Implement function-calling architectures and structured AI workflows.
• Develop AI-powered assistants, copilots, and conversational analytics applications.
• Optimize AI solutions through prompt engineering, model orchestration, and fallback strategies.
• Implement evaluation frameworks to measure AI Response Quality
• Routing Accuracy
• SQL Generation Accuracy
• User Experience Metrics
• Design and develop scalable ETL/ELT pipelines for enterprise data platforms.
• Integrate, validate, transform, and manage structured and geospatial datasets.
• Build robust data ingestion and processing frameworks.
• Design semantic data layers and metadata-driven architectures.
• Implement data quality controls, validation frameworks, and governance standards.
• Support enterprise data modernization initiatives and cloud-based data platforms.
• Build interactive dashboards and business intelligence solutions.
• Develop conversational analytics experiences powered by AI.

Expertise You\'ll Bring:

• 5-8 years of experience in AI, Machine Learning, Data Engineering, or Analytics.
• Strong experience building production-grade AI applications.
• Hands-on expertise with Large Language Models (LLMs)
• Agentic AI Systems
• Function Calling
• Structured Outputs
• Prompt Engineering
• Experience with leading AI platforms and models such as OpenAI, Gemini, Claude.
• Knowledge of AI application evaluation, optimization, and monitoring.
• Strong proficiency in Python, SQL, Pydantic.
• Experience building scalable enterprise applications.
• Strong understanding of API integration and application development best practices.
• Knowledge of software engineering principles and design patterns.
• Experience building ETL/ELT pipelines and enterprise data solutions.
• Hands-on experience with PostgreSQL
• DuckDB
• Databricks
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Culture focused on talent development with quarterly growth opportunities and company-sponsored higher education and certifications
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies
• Employee engagement initiatives such as project parties, flexible work hours, and Long Service awards
• Insurance coverage: group term life, personal accident, and Mediclaim hospitalization for self, spouse, two children, and parents

Values-Driven, People-Centric & Inclusive Work Environment:

Persistent is dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We invite applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities, and regardless of gender or gender preference. We welcome diverse candidates from all backgrounds.

• We support hybrid work and flexible hours to fit diverse lifestyles.
• Our office is accessibility-friendly, with ergonomic setups and assistive technologies to support employees with physical disabilities.
• If you are a person with disabilities and have specific requirements, please inform us during the application process or at any time during your employment

?Persistent is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind.?