GenAI Manager

QualiZeal; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 4,200,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

QualiZeal, a Texas-based AI quality engineering leader, seeks a GenAI Manager in Hyderabad to steer end-to-end GenAI product development. You will coordinate AI Architects, ML engineers, and developers to build production-ready, scalable AI applications across LLM-powered systems and RAG architectures.

You will drive roadmaps, agile delivery, and team growth, while translating complex AI concepts for executive stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, AI/ML, Data Science, or related field.
• AI/ML or Product Management certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead full lifecycle of GenAI application development: ideation, architecture, development, testing, deployment, and optimization.
• Partner with AI Architects and Solution Architects to translate business requirements into scalable GenAI solutions.
• Define product roadmaps, sprint plans, milestones, and delivery timelines for GenAI initiatives.
• Oversee development of LLM-powered applications including RAG systems, conversational AI, and AI agents.
• Drive agile delivery with iterative development cycles and rapid prototyping.
• Lead cross-functional teams: AI/ML Engineers, Prompt Engineers, Full Stack Developers, DevOps/MLOps Engineers, and QA Engineers.
• Collaborate with AI Architects on system design, model selection, and integration patterns.
• Foster innovation, experimentation, and continuous learning in AI/ML technologies.

Skills

LLMs

Prompt engineering

RAG architectures

AI agents

LangChain

Cloud platforms

MLOps

Leadership

Communication

Education

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

Tools

LangChain

LlamaIndex

Hugging Face

OpenAI/Azure OpenAI APIs

Job description

QualiZeal, headquartered in Texas, USA, is a leading provider of AI-powered Quality Engineering services worldwide. With a diverse portfolio of digital transformation services including Quality Engineering, Digital Engineering, Advisory and Transformation, and Emerging Technology Testing. QualiZeal empowers leading global organizations to achieve quality excellence and sustainable market leadership. Recognized for its industry-leading growth rate since inception, QualiZeal has been named "The Fastest Growing Digital Quality Engineering Services Company in North America" at the 2022 Global Choice Awards and "Tech Startup of the Year" at the 2024 American Business Awards®. Trusted by over 70 global enterprises and employing more than 850 elite software quality engineers, QualiZeal is a fast-paced, culture-driven organization on a high-growth trajectory.

Recognitions:

• "The Fastest Growing Digital Quality Engineering Services Company in North America" (2022 Global Choice Awards).
• "Tech Startup of the Year" (2024 American Business Awards®).
• "Major Contender" in Quality Engineering by Everest Group (2023, 2024).
• "Major Player" in Quality Engineering by NelsonHall (2024).
• Notable provider in CAT Services Landscape Report by Forrester (Q4 2023).
• Economic Times "Best Organization for Women" (2024). 42% women workforce.
• Industry-leading Client and Employee Net Promoter Scores (NPS).

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced GenAI Manager to lead end-to-end development and delivery of Generative AI products. This role bridges AI architecture, product development, and engineering execution. You will collaborate with AI Architects, Solution Architects, AI/ML Engineers, Prompt Engineers, and Full Stack Developers to build production-ready, scalable AI applications.

Responsibilities

• Lead full lifecycle of GenAI application development: ideation, architecture, development, testing, deployment, and optimization.
• Partner with AI Architects and Solution Architects to translate business requirements into scalable GenAI solutions.
• Define product roadmaps, sprint plans, milestones, and delivery timelines for GenAI initiatives.
• Oversee development of LLM-powered applications including RAG systems, conversational AI, and AI agents.
• Drive agile delivery with iterative development cycles and rapid prototyping.
• Lead cross-functional teams: AI/ML Engineers, Prompt Engineers, Full Stack Developers, DevOps/MLOps Engineers, and QA Engineers.
• Collaborate with AI Architects on system design, model selection, and integration patterns.
• Foster innovation, experimentation, and continuous learning in AI/ML technologies.
• Build and scale high-performing AI development teams; drive hiring and capability development.
• Guide selection and implementation of LLMs, embedding models, and AI frameworks.
• Oversee prompt engineering strategies, RAG architectures, and vector database implementations.
• Manage AI/ML infrastructure: cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP), GPU resources, and model serving.
• Drive MLOps practices: CI/CD pipelines, model versioning, monitoring, and observability.
• Communicate project progress, risks, and outcomes to senior leadership.
• Translate complex AI/ML concepts into business-focused language for executive audiences.
• Present product demos, technical architectures, and ROI analyses to stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, AI/ML, Data Science, or related field.
• AI/ML or Product Management certifications are a plus.

Required Skills

• 8+ years in software development, AI/ML, or technology product management.
• 4+ years leading AI/ML or GenAI development teams and programs.
• Strong understanding of LLMs (GPT, Claude, Llama), prompt engineering, RAG architectures, and AI agents.
• Proficiency in AI/ML platforms: LangChain, LlamaIndex, Hugging Face, OpenAI/Azure OpenAI APIs.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP) and MLOps tooling.
• Excellent communication skills; ability to influence technical and business stakeholders.
• Strong product thinking with focus on user experience and business outcomes.
• Proven ability to build, mentor, and scale high-performing technical teams.

Preferred Skills

• Prior hands-on experience as a software engineer, ML engineer, or data scientist.
• Experience building AI products in regulated industries (healthcare, finance).
• Knowledge of agentic AI systems and multi-agent architectures.
• Experience with enterprise AI platforms (Azure AI, AWS SageMaker, Databricks).

What This Role Offers

• Lead cutting-edge GenAI product development with high visibility to senior leadership.
• Ownership of innovative AI products from inception to production.
• Work with talented AI architects, engineers, and domain experts.
• Continuous learning and growth in the rapidly evolving GenAI space.

Equal Opportunity Statement

QualiZeal is committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.