AI Engineer

C3iHub, IIT Kanpur; Kanpur; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

C3iHub, IIT Kanpur is seeking an AI Engineer with 2+ years of experience to develop, deploy, and research AI/ML solutions. The role blends AI engineering, experimentation, applied research, and tech development.

The candidate will design and implement AI models, pipelines, and services, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deploy production-ready solutions.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in AI/ML or related field.
• Strong Python programming and software engineering fundamentals.
• Solid understanding of ML and deep learning concepts.
• Hands-on experience with PyTorch, TensorFlow, or scikit-learn.
• Ability to read, implement, and reproduce research papers.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, train, evaluate, and deploy AI/ML models and solutions.
• Build end-to-end AI pipelines from data prep to deployment and monitoring.
• Research and evaluate new models, algorithms, architectures, and tech.
• Read and implement ideas from research papers and publications.
• Develop PoCs and prototypes to validate new AI/ML approaches.
• Benchmark models and optimize for accuracy, performance, and scalability.
• Develop production-ready AI services and APIs using Python and frameworks.
• Collaborate with engineering and domain teams to integrate solutions.
• Contribute to technical reports, papers, patents, and internal R&D.

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/AI/DS

Tools

Docker

REST APIs

Cloud/GPU envs

Job description

We are looking for an AI Engineer with 2+ years of experience to develop, deploy, and research AI/ML solutions for real-world applications. The role involves a combination of AI engineering, experimentation, applied research, and technology development.

Experience: 2+ Years

Employment Type: Full-time

Location: Kanpur

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, train, evaluate, and deploy AI/ML models and solutions.
• Build end-to-end AI pipelines from data preparation and experimentation to deployment and monitoring.
• Research and evaluate new AI/ML models, algorithms, architectures, and emerging technologies.
• Read and implement ideas from research papers and technical publications.
• Develop PoCs and prototypes to validate new AI/ML approaches.
• Benchmark models and approaches and optimize for accuracy, performance, scalability, and efficiency.
• Develop production-ready AI services and APIs using Python and relevant frameworks.
• Collaborate with engineering and domain teams to integrate AI solutions into products and platforms.
• Contribute to technical reports, research publications, patents, and internal R&D initiatives, where applicable.

Required Skills

• Strong proficiency in Python and good software engineering fundamentals.
• Strong understanding of Machine Learning and Deep Learning concepts.
• Hands‑on experience with PyTorch, TensorFlow, scikit‑learn, or equivalent frameworks.
• Experience in developing and deploying AI/ML models.
• Understanding of model evaluation, experimentation, and optimization.
• Familiarity with Generative AI, LLMs, Transformers, RAG, embeddings, or AI agents is desirable.
• Familiarity with Git, Linux, Docker, REST APIs, and cloud/GPU environments is preferred.
• Ability to read, understand, and implement research papers.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and research skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, AI/ML, Data Science, Electronics, or a related field.
• 2+ years of relevant professional experience in AI/ML or a related domain.
• Demonstrated experience with at least one end-to-end AI/ML project.
• Research publications, patents, open-source contributions, or significant AI/ML projects are a plus.