AI/ML Tech Lead – Generative AI

MACHINE LEARNING TECHNOLOGIES LLC; Rosemead (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

MACHINE LEARNING TECHNOLOGIES LLC in Rosemead, CA is seeking an AI/ML Tech Lead specializing in Generative AI. The role involves designing and delivering scalable AI solutions using Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and leading cross-functional teams to develop impactful AI applications.

Ideal candidates will have 5-8+ years in Machine Learning with a strong focus on Generative AI solutions. This position offers a competitive hourly rate depending on experience and may include extensions beyond the initial 12-month contract.

Qualifications

• 5–8+ years of industry experience in Machine Learning.
• 3+ years of hands‑on experience building and deploying Generative AI / LLM‑based solutions in production.
• Strong experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP), including Vertex AI, BigQuery, Dataflow, Cloud Run.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and deploy production‑ready Generative AI applications and APIs on GCP.
• Implement Retrieval‑Augmented Generation (RAG) pipelines using vector databases and unstructured data sources.
• Develop and manage end‑to‑end MLOps pipelines using Vertex AI, Kubeflow, Cloud Build, and Terraform.

Skills

Machine Learning

Generative AI

Google Cloud Platform

Python

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Docker

Kubernetes

Tools

Vertex AI

BigQuery

Dataflow

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

Job Overview

Job ID: J53160
Job Title: AI/ML Tech Lead – Generative AI
Location: Rosemead, CA
Duration: 12 Months + Extension
Hourly Rate: Depending on Experience (DOE)
Work Authorization: US Citizen, Green Card, OPT-EAD, CPT, H-1B, H4-EAD, L2-EAD, GC-EAD
Client: To Be Discussed Later
Employment Type: W-2, 1099, C2C

Job Description

We are seeking an AI/ML Tech Lead with strong hands‑on experience in Generative AI to design and deliver production‑grade LLM‑powered solutions. This role focuses on building scalable GenAI systems on Google Cloud Platform (GCP), leveraging Gemini models, RAG architectures, and agentic workflows to solve complex business problems. You’ll work closely with Data Science, Engineering, and Product teams to translate business needs into robust AI/ML solutions while ensuring performance, security, and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and deploy production‑ready Generative AI applications and APIs on GCP.
• Implement Retrieval‑Augmented Generation (RAG) pipelines using vector databases and unstructured data sources.
• Develop and manage end‑to‑end MLOps pipelines (training, evaluation, deployment, monitoring) using Vertex AI, Kubeflow, Cloud Build, and Terraform.
• Optimize model performance through fine‑tuning, prompt engineering, and model compression techniques (e.g., GPTQ, AWQ).
• Architect scalable and cost‑efficient GCP infrastructure with a strong focus on security, IAM, and VPC design.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally to define AI/ML technical roadmaps and deliver business‑impacting solutions.
• Ensure adherence to data privacy, security, and ethical AI standards (HIPAA, GDPR, where applicable).
• Provide technical leadership, guidance, and mentorship to team members.

Required Qualifications

• 5–8+ years of industry experience in Machine Learning.
• 3+ years of hands‑on experience building and deploying Generative AI / LLM‑based solutions in production.
• Strong experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP), including Vertex AI, BigQuery, Dataflow, Cloud Run.
• Advanced proficiency in Python and ML frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit‑learn).
• Hands‑on experience with LLM frameworks/tools such as LangChain, LlamaIndex, or Hugging Face.
• Solid understanding of SQL and unstructured data processing.
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes (GKE), and CI/CD pipelines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with multi‑agent systems and orchestration (LangGraph, AutoGen, etc.).
• Deep understanding of vector databases (Vertex AI Vector Search, Pinecone, Chroma).
• Google Cloud Professional Machine Learning Engineer certification.
• Proven ability to lead technical initiatives and mentor junior engineers.

Equal Opportunity Employer

MACHINE LEARNING TECHNOLOGIES LLC is an equal opportunity employer inclusive of female, minority, disability and veterans, (M/F/D/V). Hiring, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, discipline, termination and all other employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, national origin, citizenship/immigration status, veteran status or any other protected status. MACHINE LEARNING TECHNOLOGIES LLC will not make any posting or employment decision that does not comply with applicable laws relating to labor and employment, equal opportunity, employment eligibility requirements or related matters. Nor will MACHINE LEARNING TECHNOLOGIES LLC require in a posting or otherwise U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residency in the U.S. as a condition of employment except as necessary to comply with law, regulation, executive order, or federal, state, or local government contract.