Lead Software Engineer (Python, GenAI, LLM)

Foss United; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 6,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Foss United in Bengaluru, India is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to drive GenAI applications using Python and large language models. You will design and optimize AI-generated text prompts, collaborate with product and engineering teams, and guide the project toward impactful, scalable solutions.

You will mentor engineers, implement best practices in prompt engineering, evaluate performance with metrics, and stay at the forefront of AI advances to deliver innovative outcomes.

Qualifications

• 7 to 12 years of relevant professional experience.
• Expertise in Python programming including experience with AI/machine learning frameworks like TensorFlow, PyTorch, Keras, Langchain, MLflow, Promtflow.
• 2-5 years of working knowledge of NLP and LLMs like BERT, GPT-3/4, T5, etc. Knowledge of how these models work and how to fine-tune them.
• Expertise in prompt engineering principles and techniques like chain of thought, in-context learning, tree of thought, etc.
• Knowledge of retrieval augmented generation (RAG)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to think critically and troubleshoot issues.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written in English at a B2+ level for collaborating across teams,explaining technical concepts, and documenting work outcomes

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test and refine AI-generated text prompts to maximize effectiveness for various applications
• Ensure seamless integration of optimized prompts into the overall product or system
• Rigorously evaluate prompt performance using metrics and user feedback
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand requirements and ensure prompts align with business goals and user needs
• Document prompt engineering processes and outcomes, educate teams on prompt best practices and keep updated on the latest AI advancements to bring innovative solutions to the project

Skills

Python

GenAI

LLMs

Prompt engineering

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Keras

Langchain

MLflow

Promtflow

Tools

Langchain

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Keras

MLflow

Promtflow

Job description

Lead Software Engineer (Python, GenAI, LLM)

We are seeking a skilled Lead Software Engineer to join our team and lead a project focused on developing GenAI applications using Large Language Models (LLMs) and Python programming.

In this role, you will be responsible for designing and optimizing Al-generated text prompts to maximize effectiveness for various applications. You will also collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of optimized prompts into the overall product or system. Your expertise in prompt engineering principles and techniques will allow you to guide models to desired outcomes and evaluate prompt performance to identify areas for optimization and iteration.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, test and refine AI-generated text prompts to maximize effectiveness for various applicationsEnsure seamless integration of optimized prompts into the overall product or systemRigorously evaluate prompt performance using metrics and user feedbackCollaborate with cross-functional teams to understand requirements and ensure prompts align with business goals and user needs

Document prompt engineering processes and outcomes, educate teams on prompt best practices and keep updated on the latest AI advancements to bring innovative solutions to the project

Requirements

• 7 to 12 years of relevant professional experience
• Expertise in Python programming including experience with Al/machine learning frameworks like TensorFlow, PyTorch, Keras, Langchain, MLflow, Promtflow
• 2-5 years of working knowledge of NLP and LLMs like BERT, GPT-3/4, T5, etc. Knowledge of how these models work and how to fine-tune them
• Expertise in prompt engineering principles and techniques like chain of thought, in-context learning, tree of thought, etc.
• Knowledge of retrieval augmented generation (RAG)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to think critically and troubleshoot issues
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written in English at a B2+ level for collaborating across teams,explaining technical concepts, and documenting work outcomes