Artificial Intelligence Engineer

Take2 Consulting, LLC; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 175,000 - 185,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Continuous learning and professional development opportunities

Competitive compensation package

Job summary

A forward-thinking technology firm in San Jose is looking for an LLM Engineer to design and deploy large language models that drive innovative AI solutions. The role includes designing models, building inference pipelines, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Candidates should have a strong background in machine learning, preferably with higher education in relevant fields. This position offers a hybrid work environment and a competitive compensation package.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in developing and deploying large language models or similar deep learning models.
• Experience in Language Model Building Blocks (LEGO) is essential.
• Expertise in optimizing inference pipelines and deploying models at scale.

Responsibilities

• Design, train, fine-tune, and evaluate large language models.
• Build scalable inference pipelines for real-time applications.
• Collaborate with product managers and data scientists.

Skills

Machine Learning Frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch)

Model Optimization

Language Model Development

Cross-functional Communication

Model Compression Techniques

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field

Ph.D. preferred

Job description

Pay Range

$175,000.00/yr - $185,000.00/yr

Contact

Lead Technical Recruiter at Take2 Consulting, LLC: [e-mail]

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Are you passionate about advancing the frontiers of large language models and shaping the future of AI-powered solutions? We’re seeking a skilled LLM Engineer to join our innovative team, contributing to cutting-edge research and robust deployment of language models that drive impactful products.

About the Role

As an LLM Engineer, you will be at the forefront of designing, developing, and refining large language models to meet strategic performance, efficiency, and alignment objectives. Your expertise will enable seamless integration of these models into scalable applications, providing exceptional user experiences and enabling data-driven decision‑making.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, train, fine‑tune, and evaluate large language models to enhance performance, efficiency, and alignment with project goals.
• Experiment with novel architectures, prompt‑engineering techniques, and retrieval systems to improve model capabilities.
• Systems Integration & Deployment:
• Build scalable inference pipelines to support high‑volume, real‑time applications.
• Optimize model serving infrastructure through techniques such as quantization, caching, and model distillation.
• Integrate models seamlessly into production environments, including APIs and user‑facing applications.
• Research & Cross‑Functional Collaboration:
• Lead research initiatives exploring new models, algorithms, and methodologies.
• Collaborate closely with product managers, data scientists, and ML operations teams to translate research innovations into deployable features.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in developing and deploying large language models or similar deep learning models.
• Experience in Language Model Building Blocks (LEGO) is essential.
• Strong skills in machine learning frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch).
• Expertise in optimizing inference pipelines and deploying models at scale.
• Familiarity with model compression techniques such as quantization and distillation.
• Ability to work cross‑functionally and communicate complex technical concepts effectively.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field; Ph.D. preferred.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to shape the future of AI with a talented, innovative team.
• Hybrid work environment supporting work‑life balance.
• Continuous learning and professional development opportunities.
• Competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits.

Join us to push the boundaries of AI technology, transforming research breakthroughs into impactful, real‑world applications. If you’re ready to lead and innovate in the evolving field of large language models, we’d love to hear from you.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Contract

Job Function

Software Development