AI POC Engineer

Ryan Specialty Group; Mumbai; On-site; INR 12,00,000 - 18,00,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance and risk management firm is searching for an AI POC Engineer in Mumbai, India. The role involves designing and validating AI/ML proof-of-concepts using cloud-based AI services. Ideal candidates should have a degree in a related field and 3–6+ years of relevant experience. Strong programming skills in Python or .Net and hands-on experience with LLMs or computer vision techniques are necessary. Join us to develop innovative AI-driven solutions in a collaborative and inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• 3–6+ years of experience in AI/ML development, data science, or applied research.
• Hands-on experience with LLMs, NLP, or computer vision techniques.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., Azure AI Engineer Associate, Google Cloud ML Engineer).

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and validate AI/ML and generative AI POCs to assess feasibility and business impact.
• Collaborate with DevOps/MLOps teams to transition successful POCs into production-ready pipelines.
• Prepare clear documentation of methodologies, results, and next steps for business and technical stakeholders.

Skills

Machine Learning

Generative AI

Cloud-based AI services

Python

.Net

Education

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Data Science, AI, or related field

Tools

Azure AI

AWS AI

GCP Vertex AI

Job description

Position Summary

We are looking for a highly skilled AI POC Engineer to design, develop, and validate AI/ML proof-of-concepts (POCs) that demonstrate the feasibility and value of AI-driven solutions. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in machine learning, generative AI, and cloud-based AI services to rapidly prototype and evaluate innovative use cases.

Location

Mumbai - India

What will your job entail?

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and validate AI/ML and generative AI POCs to assess feasibility and business impact.
• Leverage pre-trained models, APIs (Azure OpenAI, Gemini, Hugging Face, etc.), and custom ML models for quick iterations.
• Work with structured and unstructured data (text, images, audio, etc.) to clean, preprocess, and engineer features for POCs.
• Ensure data privacy, compliance, and ethical AI practices.
• Experiment with LLMs, computer vision, NLP, or predictive analytics models to determine optimal approaches.
• Evaluate models for accuracy, scalability, latency, and cost-effectiveness.
• Develop APIs or scripts to integrate POCs with existing systems, cloud services, or pipelines.
• Collaborate with DevOps/MLOps teams to transition successful POCs into production-ready pipelines.
• Utilize Azure native AI services for rapid experimentation.
• Prepare clear documentation of methodologies, results, and next steps for business and technical stakeholders.
• Conduct demos and workshops to showcase AI capabilities and findings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Data Science, AI, or related field.
• 3–6+ years of experience in AI/ML development, data science, or applied research.
• Strong programming skills in Python or .Net.
• Hands‑on experience with LLMs, NLP, or computer vision techniques.
• Experience with at least one cloud AI platforms (Azure AI, AWS AI, or GCP Vertex AI).
• Familiarity with prompt engineering, vector databases, and RAG pipelines.
• Experience in generative AI (text, image, or audio) and fine‑tuning LLMs.
• Understanding of MLOps principles for scaling successful POCs.
• Exposure to data privacy, security, and responsible AI practices.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., Azure AI Engineer Associate, Google Cloud ML Engineer).

Disclaimer

Ryan Specialty is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building and sustaining a diverse workforce throughout the organization. Our vision is an inclusive and equitable workplace where all employees are valued for and evaluated on their performance and contributions. Differences in race, creed, color, religious beliefs, physical or mental capabilities, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, and many other characteristics bring together varied perspectives and add value to the service we provide our clients, trading partners, and communities. This policy extends to all aspects of our employment practices, including but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, discipline, firing, promoting, transferring, compensation, benefits, training, leaves of absence, and other terms, conditions, and benefits of employment.