AI Solutions Engineer

NTT Communications; Kuala Selangor; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

NTT DATA is seeking an AI Solutions Engineer to design, build, and deploy enterprise AI solutions with a hands-on focus. You will work on RAG pipelines, knowledge assistants, and document intelligence, collaborating with senior solution architects to deliver practical AI implementations.

The role emphasizes API development, backend services, and performance optimization in enterprise environments, including GPU inference, containerized deployments, and cloud/on-prem setups.

Qualifications

• Practical experience with Python development.
• Experience with AI/ML frameworks or LLM integrations.
• APIs, backend development, or automation scripting.
• Familiarity with vector databases or semantic search concepts.
• Data processing and document parsing workflows.
• Containerization (Docker) or deployment environments.
• Understanding of Generative AI concepts (LLMs, embeddings, RAG).
• Basic database knowledge (SQL/NoSQL).
• Familiarity with Git-based development workflows.

Responsibilities

• AI Development & Implementation.
• Build and maintain AI applications including: RAG pipelines and knowledge assistants.
• LLM integrations and prompt workflows.
• Agentic AI bots.
• Develop APIs, backend services, and integrations supporting AI solutions.
• Optimize model performance, inference latency, and system reliability.
• Assist with deploying AI solutions across development, staging, and production environments.
• Monitor performance, troubleshoot issues, and optimize resource utilization.
• Prepare datasets, manage vector databases, embeddings, and retrieval optimization.

Skills

Python development

LLM integrations

APIs & backend

Automation scripting

Vector databases

Semantic search

Data processing

Docker

Git workflows

SQL/NoSQL

Tools

Docker

Git

Job description

Make an impact with NTT DATA

Join a company that is pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We are renowned for our technical excellence and leading innovations, and for making a difference to our clients and society. Our workplace embraces diversity and inclusion – it’s a place where you can grow, belong and thrive.

Your day at NTT DATA

The AI Solutions Engineer to support the design, development, and deployment of enterprise AI solutions, with a strong emphasis on hands-on technical implementation.

This role focuses primarily on building, integrating, and optimizing AI systems such as Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) pipelines, AI assistants, document intelligence solutions, while working under the guidance of senior solution architects.

This is an excellent opportunity for candidates looking to deepen practical experience in applied Generative AI within enterprise environments.

Key Responsibilities

• AI Development & Implementation

• Build and maintain AI applications including:
  • RAG pipelines and knowledge assistants.
  • LLM integrations and prompt workflows.
  • Agentic AI bots
• Develop APIs, backend services, and integrations supporting AI solutions.
• Assist in optimizing model performance, inference latency, and system reliability.

Internal Collaboration

• Work closely with solution architects and senior engineers. Support POC development, demos, and technical validation activities. Contribute to internal documentation and knowledge sharing.

Deployment & Operations Support

• Assist with deploying AI solutions across development, staging, and production environments. Monitor performance, troubleshoot issues, and optimize resource utilization. Support infrastructure setup (GPU inference environments, containers, cloud/on-prem deployments).

Data & Knowledge Pipeline Engineering

• Prepare datasets for AI use cases including cleaning, structuring, and preprocessing. Manage vector databases, embeddings, and retrieval optimization. Support automation of data ingestion workflows.

Deployment & Operations Support

• Assist with deploying AI solutions across development, staging, and production environments.
• Monitor performance, troubleshoot issues, and optimize resource utilization.
• Support infrastructure setup (GPU inference environments, containers, cloud/on-prem deployments).

Internal Collaboration

• Work closely with solution architects and senior engineers.
• Support POC development, demos, and technical validation activities.
• Contribute to internal documentation and knowledge sharing.

Required Qualifications

Technical Skills

• Practical experience with:
  • Python development (essential).
  • AI/ML frameworks or LLM integrations.
  • APIs, backend development, or automation scripting.
• Familiarity with:
  • Vector databases or semantic search concepts.
  • Data processing and document parsing workflows.
  • Containerization (Docker) or deployment environments.

Foundational Knowledge

• Understanding of Generative AI concepts (LLMs, embeddings, RAG basics).
• Basic database knowledge (SQL/NoSQL).
• Familiarity with Git-based development workflows.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working on AI assistants, chatbots, or document AI projects.
• Exposure to GPU-based inference environments.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms or hybrid AI deployments.
• Experience with performance tuning or scaling AI systems.

Key Competencies

• Strong technical curiosity and willingness to learn.
• Builder mindset and enjoys hands-on implementation.
• Detail-oriented and structured in approach.
• Ability to work independently with technical guidance.
• Practical problem-solving attitude.

Growth Path

This role provides progression toward:

• AI Solutions Architect
• Senior AI Solutions Engineer

Workplace type

About NTT DATA

NTT DATA is a $30+ billion business and technology services leader, serving 75% of the Fortune

Global 100. We are committed to accelerating client success and positively impacting society through

responsible innovation. We are one of the world’s leading AI and digital infrastructure providers, with

unmatched capabilities in enterprise-scale AI, cloud, security, connectivity, data centers and

application services. Our consulting and industry solutions help organizations and society move

confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have experts in more

than 70 countries. We also offer clients access to a robust ecosystem of innovation centers as well as

established and start-up partners. NTT DATA is part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion each

year in R&D.

Equal Opportunity Employer

NTT DATA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer with a global culture that embraces diversity. We are committed to providing an environment free of unfair discrimination and harassment. We do not discriminate based on age, race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, disability, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected category. Join our growing global team and accelerate your career with us.