Lead AI Engineer 4C

1401 Genpact India Pvt. Ltd.; Gurugram District; Hybrid; INR 400,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Genpact is seeking an experienced Lead AI Engineer to architect and deliver enterprise AI solutions. You will design AI copilots, agentic workflows, and RAG-powered services, collaborating with data scientists and product teams to operationalize models in production.

The role requires strong Python, SQL, and API development skills, with hands-on experience in cloud platforms and MLOps practices. Hybrid work arrangement across India is supported.

Qualifications

• Proficient in Python, SQL, and API development.
• Hands-on ML/DL/NLP experience for production use cases.
• Experience with Generative AI and LLM-powered apps.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and deploy enterprise AI solutions at scale.
• Develop AI copilots, agents, and workflow automation.
• Implement RAG, embeddings, and semantic search in production systems.
• Lead architecture discussions, reviews, and best practices.

Skills

Python

SQL

API development

LangChain / LLM frameworks

AWS/Azure/GCP

CI/CD

MLOps

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/EE/Math

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Spark

Databricks

Job description

Lead AI Engineer Ready to turn bold ideas into real-world impact? At Genpact, we don’t just adapt to change, we lead it. AI and digital innovation are transforming the way businesses work, and we’re at the forefront of it. Genpact’s AI Gigafactory, our industry-first accelerator, exemplifies how we scale advanced technology solutions to help global enterprises work smarter, grow faster, and transform at scale. Whether tackling complex challenges through large-scale models or agentic AI, our breakthrough solutions tackle companies’ most complex challenges. If you thrive in a fast-moving, innovation-driven environment, love building and deploying cutting-edge AI solutions, and want to push the boundaries of what’s possible, this is your moment. Genpact (NYSE: G) is an agentic and advanced technology solutions company. We leverage process intelligence and artificial intelligence to deliver measurable outcomes. With a strong partner ecosystem and decades of client trust, we provide innovative solutions that transform how businesses run. Powered by a team with an active learning mindset and client centricity at its core, we deliver lasting value for the world’s leading enterprises. Get to know us at genpact.com and on LinkedIn, YouTube, X, and Facebook.

Job Description We are looking for an experienced AI Developer to design, develop, and deliver enterprise‑scale AI solutions leveraging Generative AI, Agentic AI, Machine Learning, and Data Science. The ideal candidate should have hands‑on experience building production‑ready AI applications, architecting scalable AI solutions, and driving innovation using Large Language Models (LLMs), AI Agents, and cloud‑native technologies. This role requires a combination of strong technical expertise, solution design capabilities, and leadership skills to deliver end‑to‑end AI solutions. You will collaborate with Data Scientists, Architects, Product Managers, Engineering teams, and business stakeholders to transform complex business challenges into scalable AI‑powered solutions while mentoring teams and driving engineering excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy enterprise AI, Machine Learning, and Generative AI solutions for complex business use cases.
• Build AI‑powered copilots, intelligent assistants, autonomous agents, and workflow automation solutions using modern Agentic AI frameworks.
• Architect and implement Retrieval‑Augmented Generation (RAG) solutions using embeddings, vector databases, semantic search, and enterprise knowledge repositories.
• Develop scalable AI services, APIs, and cloud‑native applications using Python and modern software engineering practices.
• Collaborate with Data Scientists to operationalize Machine Learning models and advanced analytics solutions in production.
• Drive prompt engineering, model evaluation, fine‑tuning, and optimization of LLM‑based applications.
• Define AI solution architecture, integration patterns, scalability, security, and deployment strategies across enterprise platforms.
• Implement MLOps and LLMOps practices, including model lifecycle management, monitoring, observability, governance, and Responsible AI.
• Lead technical discussions, perform architecture and code reviews, mentor development teams, and promote engineering best practices.
• Partner with clients and business stakeholders to understand requirements, define AI roadmaps, and deliver high‑impact AI solutions.
• Drive innovation through Proof of Concepts (PoCs), reusable AI accelerators, and adoption of emerging AI technologies.

Required Skills & Experience

• 6–10 years of experience in AI/ML, Data Science, or enterprise software development.
• Strong programming expertise in Python, SQL, and API development.
• Hands‑on experience with Machine Learning, Deep Learning, NLP, statistical modeling, and predictive analytics.
• Experience designing and deploying production‑grade Generative AI and LLM‑powered applications.
• Strong understanding of Prompt Engineering, RAG, embeddings, vector databases, semantic search, and AI evaluation techniques.
• Experience with Agentic AI frameworks such as LangChain, LangGraph, LlamaIndex, Semantic Kernel, CrewAI, AutoGen, or similar.
• Experience integrating OpenAI, Azure OpenAI, Gemini, Claude, AWS Bedrock, or equivalent foundation models into enterprise applications.
• Hands‑on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP), Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Strong understanding of MLOps, LLMOps, Responsible AI, AI governance, and model monitoring.
• Excellent analytical, communication, stakeholder management, and mentoring skills.

Leadership Expectations

• Own the technical delivery of AI and Generative AI initiatives from solution design through production deployment.
• Provide technical leadership and mentor AI Engineers, Data Scientists, and cross‑functional development teams.
• Drive architecture decisions, engineering standards, code quality, and AI best practices across projects.
• Collaborate with business leaders, clients, and solution architects to identify AI opportunities and define scalable solution strategies.
• Support solutioning, estimations, technical proposals, and innovation initiatives for AI‑led engagements.
• Build reusable AI frameworks, accelerators, and reference architectures to improve delivery efficiency and scalability.

Good to Have

• Experience with Model Context Protocol (MCP), GraphRAG, Knowledge Graphs, or multimodal AI.
• Experience with Databricks, Snowflake, Spark/PySpark, or enterprise data platforms.
• Exposure to AI observability, evaluation frameworks, and guardrails for enterprise AI applications.
• AI/ML or Cloud certifications (Microsoft, AWS, Google Cloud, Databricks) are an added advantage.

Bachelor's or Master's degree (preferred) in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field.

Qualifications Certifications Required Skills AI/ML Ops, Data Science, Developer Relations, Python (Programming Language), Python for Data Analysis, Structured Query Language (SQL) Development Language English (Required) Language Proficiency - Proficient - C2

Additional Job Location - Job Type Regular Master Skill List - Advanced Analytics / AI / ML Remote Type - Hybrid Work Shift - Any (India)

Why join Genpact?

• Lead AI-powered transformation – Drive innovation and solve real‑world business challenges that matter
• Make an impact – Help global enterprises solve business challenges that matter
• Accelerate your career – Gain hands‑on experience, mentorship, and world‑class learning opportunities to stay ahead
• Work with the best – Join 140,000+ bold thinkers and problem‑solvers who push boundaries every day
• Thrive in a values‑driven culture – Our courage, curiosity, and incisiveness - built on a foundation of integrity and inclusion - allow your ideas to fuel progress

Come join the 140,000+ coders, tech shapers, and growth makers at Genpact and take your career in the only direction that matters: Up. Let’s build tomorrow together.

Genpact is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, military/veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.

Genpact is committed to creating a dynamic work environment that values respect and integrity, customer focus, and innovation.

We're an agentic and advanced technology solutions company that runs mission‑critical operations for the world's leading companies, while building and deploying the agentic products and technology that power those operations. Our teams bring deep expertise to shape what AI can do and change how businesses actually run. Join us to build the career you want — and be on it because you'll be in it. At Genpact, your expertise grows because you're inside the work. Whether you build AI systems or bring deep knowledge of how businesses run, you'll work on real challenges that change how the world's leading companies operate. There's a lot to learn here, and room to grow.