Applied AI Engineer - Python

JoVE; Delhi; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Impact on science education

Global teams

Job summary

JoVE is seeking an experienced Applied AI Engineer (Python heavy) to join our global team. You will develop new products, prototypes, and explore novel AI use cases, collaborating with product managers and platform teams to deliver end-to-end solutions.

Responsibilities include building scalable backend systems with Python, designing RESTful APIs, and enhancing user interfaces with React/Next.js where applicable.

Qualifications

• 4-7 years of hands-on Python development experience.
• Proven experience building web applications and APIs.
• Strong proficiency in Python frameworks (Django/Flask/FastAPI).
• Experience applying AI/LLM or RAG techniques to projects.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Designers, Product Managers, and Engineers to build scalable UX and backend systems.
• Develop and maintain backend services using Python and modern frameworks.
• Design, build, and optimize RESTful APIs for frontend-backend integration.
• Ensure high performance, reliability, and scalability of applications.
• Implement robust business logic and write clean, maintainable code.
• Participate in code reviews and improve development standards.

Skills

Python

API design

RESTful services

Web development

AI/LLM/RAG

Docker

Cloud platforms

Tools

Django

Flask

FastAPI

React/Next.js

PostgreSQL

MongoDB

Git

AWS/GCP/Azure

Job description

JoVE is the world-leading producer and provider of video solutions with the mission to improve scientific research and education. Millions of scientists, educators and students use JoVE for their research, teaching and learning. Our institutional clients comprise over 1,000 universities, colleges, and biopharma companies, including such leaders as Harvard, MIT, Yale, and Stanford. As a rapidly growing company, with offices in the USA, UK, Australia, and India servicing clients in over 60 countries, we are seeking talented and ambitious individuals to join our company.

The role

We are seeking an experienced Applied AI Engineer (Python heavy) to join our team, working closely with the global content platform and new initiatives team. Your primary focus will be on developing new products, creating prototypes, and exploring novel use cases with emerging technologies. In this role, you\'ll collaborate closely with product managers and the platform team to drive innovation, rapidly develop new applications, and push the boundaries of what\'s possible with cutting-edge tech. If you\'re passionate about pioneering solutions and want to shape our company\'s future through creative exploration of new possibilities, we want you on board.

• Collaborate with Designers, Product Managers, and Software Engineers to build and maintain the user experience, accessibility, and development feasibility of the website, applications, and supporting digital spaces.
• Develop and maintain scalable backend systems using Python.
• Design, build, and optimize RESTful APIs for seamless frontend-backend communication.
• Implement robust business logic and ensure high performance and responsiveness of applications.
• Build and enhance user interfaces using React.js and/or Next.js (where applicable).
• Collaborate with frontend developers, designers, and product teams to deliver end-to-end solutions.
• Ensure smooth integration between frontend and backend systems.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code following best practices.
• Perform debugging, testing, and performance optimization of applications.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to improving development standards.
• Troubleshoot production issues and ensure system reliability and scalability.

JoVE is the world-leading producer and provider of video solutions with the mission to improve scientific research and education. Millions of scientists, educators and students use JoVE for their research, teaching and learning. Our institutional clients comprise over 1,000 universities, colleges, and biopharma companies, including such leaders as Harvard, MIT, Yale, and Stanford. As a rapidly growing company, with offices in the USA, UK, Australia, and India servicing clients in over 60 countries, we are seeking talented and ambitious individuals to join our company.

The role

We are seeking an experienced Applied AI Engineer (Python heavy) to join our team, working closely with the global content platform and new initiatives team. Your primary focus will be on developing new products, creating prototypes, and exploring novel use cases with emerging technologies. In this role, you\'ll collaborate closely with product managers and the platform team to drive innovation, rapidly develop new applications, and push the boundaries of what\'s possible with cutting-edge tech. If you\'re passionate about pioneering solutions and want to shape our company\'s future through creative exploration of new possibilities, we want you on board.

• Collaborate with Designers, Product Managers, and Software Engineers to build and maintain the user experience, accessibility, and development feasibility of the website, applications, and supporting digital spaces.
• Develop and maintain scalable backend systems using Python.
• Design, build, and optimize RESTful APIs for seamless frontend-backend communication.
• Implement robust business logic and ensure high performance and responsiveness of applications.
• Build and enhance user interfaces using React.js and/or Next.js (where applicable).
• Collaborate with frontend developers, designers, and product teams to deliver end-to-end solutions.
• Ensure smooth integration between frontend and backend systems.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code following best practices.
• Perform debugging, testing, and performance optimization of applications.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to improving development standards.
• Troubleshoot production issues and ensure system reliability and scalability.

Requirements

• 4-7 years of hands-on experience in Python development.
• Proven experience in building web applications and APIs.
• Must have strong proficiency in Python (e.g., Django, Flask, FastAPI).
• Experience with using AI, LLM or RAG on work projects.
• Working knowledge of React.js or (Next.js is a plus ).
• Experience with RESTful API design and integration.
• Familiarity with databases (SQL/NoSQL such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB).
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Knowledge of performance optimization and debugging techniques.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure).
• Exposure to full-stack development is preferred.
• Familiarity with Docker / containerization.
• Understanding of CI/CD pipelines.
• Knowledge of testing frameworks (unit/integration testing).
• Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking.
• Ability to work in a collaborative, cross-functional team environment.
• Good communication skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage time and deliver within deadlines.

Benefits

• A competitive compensation package.
• You will make a direct impact in accelerating science research and education.
• Opportunity to work with global teams and in an environment that promotes innovation and collaboration.
• Our strong promotion from within culture draws a clear path to advance your career with us.