Senior Data Science Engineer (gen Ai/llm)

TechStar Group; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

TechStar Group in Hyderabad is looking for a talented Lead/Senior Engineer AI/LLM Developer to innovate in artificial intelligence. You will design and optimize LLM applications, ensuring high performance and reliability in complex business environments.

The ideal candidate has over 5 years of software development experience with a focus on AI/ML technologies and a strong proficiency in Python and relevant frameworks. This role will also require mentoring junior developers and participating in code reviews.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of software development experience with at least 3 years focused on AI/ML technologies.
• Strong experience working with transformer-based models and LLM APIs.
• Proficiency in Python and relevant AI/ML frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement sophisticated AI applications leveraging LLM technologies.
• Optimize model performance and resource utilization.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver solutions.

Skills

Software development experience

AI/ML technologies

Transformer-based models

Python proficiency

AI/ML frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow)

Vector databases

Prompt engineering

Fine-tuning techniques

Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Containerization tools (Docker, Kubernetes)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, AI, Machine Learning

Master’s degree in AI, B.Tech, MCA

Job description

Job Description

Overview: We are seeking a talented Lead/Senior Engineer AI/LLM Developer to join our team and drive the development of cutting-edge artificial intelligence solutions using large language models. In this role, you will design, build, and optimize LLM-based applications that solve complex business problems while maintaining high standards of performance, scalability, and reliability.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement sophisticated AI applications leveraging state-of-the-art LLM technologies
• Develop efficient solutions for LLM integration, fine-tuning, and deployment
• Optimize model performance, latency, and resource utilization
• Build and maintain robust data pipelines for training and inference
• Implement advanced prompt engineering techniques and retrieval-augmented generation (RAG)
• Develop evaluation frameworks to measure AI system performance and output quality
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand requirements and deliver solutions
• Mentor junior developers and share AI/LLM knowledge across the organization
• Participate in code reviews and ensure adherence to best practices

Role Requirements

• 5+ years of software development experience with at least 3 years focused on AI/ML technologies
• Strong experience working with transformer-based models and LLM APIs
• Proficiency in Python and relevant AI/ML frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow, Hugging Face)
• Experience with vector databases and semantic search technologies
• Solid understanding of prompt engineering, RAG, and fine-tuning techniques
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) for AI model deployment
• Strong problem‑solving skills and attention to detail
• Experience with LLM optimization techniques like quantization and distillation
• Knowledge of AI evaluation metrics and benchmarking methodologies
• Understanding of multimodal AI systems (text, image, audio)
• Experience with containerization and orchestration tools (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Contributions to open-source AI projects or research publications
• Familiarity with AI ethics and responsible AI development

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, AI, Machine Learning, or related field
• Master’s degree in AI, B,Tech, MCA, or related field