AI Engineer

National Payments Corporation of India; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive insurance coverage

Employee assistance program

Parental leave support

Mobility benefits

Reward & recognition program

Job summary

The National Payments Corporation of India is looking for an experienced AI Leader to drive AI orchestration initiatives for their internal code-assist platform, Neuron. This role entails architecting workflows, developing intelligent systems for software development and integrating various AI tools.

Applicants should have 6–9 years of experience in AI/ML and a leadership background in software engineering. The position offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies impacting millions of transactions.

Qualifications

• 6–9 years of experience in AI/ML and software engineering leadership.
• Strong knowledge of DevOps, CI/CD, and secure coding practices.

Responsibilities

• Architect and implement AI orchestration workflows for code assist.
• Develop models for code generation, bug detection, and automated testing.
• Integrate AI tools with CI/CD pipelines and developer environments.
• Ensure scalability, security, and compliance in AI-driven development processes.

Skills

Artificial intelligence

Scikit-learn

DevOps

CI/CD

Tools

Python

TensorFlow

PyTorch

OpenAI APIs

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) | Full Time

• Department: Online Engineering Delivery (Apps)
• Date Opened: 25/06/2026
• Location: Maharashtra
• Job Type: Full Time
• Required Skills: artificial intelligence, Scikit-learn

About Us

The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) is a pivotal institution in India's digital payments ecosystem, established by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and the Indian Banks’ Association (IBA). It operates under the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007, and is incorporated as a "Not for Profit" company under Section 25 of the Companies Act 1956 (now Section 8 of the Companies Act 2013). NPCI is dedicated to building world‑class digital payment infrastructure through innovative and efficient retail payment platforms. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, NPCI is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace culture, with zero tolerance for discrimination based on race, ethnicity, disability, gender identity, or sexual orientation, including support for the LGBTQ+ community.

Our Culture

NPCI fosters a culture of Inclusion, Innovation, and a High-Performance Workplace. The NPCIWAY is a shared commitment to align with evolving business needs, dynamic market conditions, and workforce expectations.

Five Tenets of the NPCIWAY

• Forward Thinking Mind-Set
• Customer First
• Lead With Purpose
• Passion to Deliver
• All Succeed Together

Employee Perks and Benefits

Insurance & Wellness:

• Comprehensive Coverage: Medical, accidental, and life insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program: Onsite medical center, financial/legal counselling, mental wellness.
• Annual Wellness Bouquet: Holistic well‑being support.

• Family & Childcare

• Parental Leave: Inclusive maternity and paternity leave.
• Daycare Support: Assistance for working parents.

• Mobility & Lifestyle

• Mobility Benefits: Relocation, transfers, and travel support.
• Home Loan Interest Support: Up to 50% reimbursement.
• Mobile Reimbursement: New handset every 2 years.
• Car Lease, Salary Advance, Subsidized Meals.
• Reward & Recognition Program.
• Technology Innovation: Patents and IP Rights policy.

• Retirement Planning

• Provident Fund (PF) and Gratuity Contributions.

Why Join Us

NPCI offers a unique opportunity to work on cutting‑edge projects that directly impact millions. We foster a culture of innovation, inclusion, and high performance, where every individual is empowered to lead with purpose and deliver with passion. With a strong focus on employee wellbeing, continuous learning, and collaborative success, NPCI is more than just a workplace—it’s a platform to grow, contribute, and make a meaningful difference.

Job Overview

We are looking for an AI Leader to drive AI orchestration initiatives for Neuron, our internal code‑assist platform. This role involves building intelligent systems that accelerate software development through AI‑powered code generation, validation, and optimization.

Responsibilities

• Architect and implement AI orchestration workflows for code assist.
• Develop models for code generation, bug detection, and automated testing.
• Integrate AI tools with CI/CD pipelines and developer environments.
• Ensure scalability, security, and compliance in AI‑driven development processes.

Qualifications

• Experience: 6–9 years in AI/ML and software engineering leadership.
• Strong knowledge of DevOps, CI/CD, and secure coding practices.

Benefits

• Lead AI‑driven transformation in software development for India’s payment backbone.
• Work on innovative AI solutions impacting millions of transactions.
• Access to cutting‑edge AI technologies and research collaborations.
• Attractive compensation and leadership career path.

Technical Stack (Optional)

Python (core for AI/ML development)

TensorFlow – Deep learning models

PyTorch – Neural networks and advanced ML

Hugging Face – NLP and transformer‑based models

OpenAI APIs – Generative AI for code assist and conversational AI

Scikit‑learn – Classical ML algorithms

Pandas & NumPy – Data manipulation and numerical computing

NetworkX – Graph analytics for mule detection

FastAPI / Flask – Serving AI models as APIs

LLMs – GPT‑based models for text/code generation

Multi‑Modal AI – Vision + Text + Speech models for advanced fraud detection and user behavior analysis

Agentic AI – Autonomous agents for workflow orchestration and decision‑making in fraud prevention and code assist

Kafka – Real‑time streaming

Kubernetes – Container orchestration for AI workloads

Docker – Containerization for portability

AI Orchestration – Automated workflows for code assist