Lead Engineer - AI Engineering

RE1055 GE Renewable Energy Technologies Private Limited; Town of Niskayuna (NY); On-site; USD 89,000 - 149,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Prescription drug coverage

24/7 nurse-based support

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition assistance

Adoption assistance

Paid parental leave

Disability benefits

Life insurance

12 paid holidays

Permissive time off

Job summary

GE Vernova is assembling a dedicated AI Engineering team to design and optimize prompts for large language models, ensuring robust, scalable solutions across business units. You will work with domain experts to translate needs into precise prompts, test and refine outputs, and collaborate with developers to embed prompts in applications.

The role emphasizes building a reusable prompt framework, staying current with LLM advances, and contributing to strategic platform choices while supporting

Qualifications

• Masters degree in Computer Science, AI/ML, Engineering, Mathematics, or related field with 3+ years' relevant experience.
• Experience with prompt engineering and familiarity with tools such as OpenAI’s GPT models, Hugging Face, etc.
• Proficiency in Python or other programming languages commonly used in AI/ML development.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with domain experts to understand business needs and translate them into clear and effective LLM prompts.
• Develop, test, and refine prompts for a variety of use cases, ensuring high accuracy and relevance in generated outputs.
• Work closely with software developers to integrate LLM solutions into existing or new applications.
• Contribute to the development of a scalable framework for prompt engineering, promoting reuse and knowledge sharing across different business units.
• Assist in gathering and analyzing user feedback to continually improve prompt effectiveness.

Skills

Prompt engineering

Python

LLM tooling

Education

Masters in Computer Science/AI/ML/Engineering/Math

Tools

OpenAI GPT models

Hugging Face

Job description

Job Description Summary

GE Vernova is embracing cutting‑edge technologies to streamline operations, improve customer experiences, and drive growth. As part of this vision, we are building a dedicated team to leverage Generative AI and redefine how we engage with our industry. The ultimate goal of the team is to automate prompting, develop a framework for prompting across use cases to maximize reuse as well as sharing across businesses. We are seeking a highly motivated and talented AI Engineer to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will be responsible for creating and optimizing prompts for LLMs, collaborating with domain experts and end users to develop software solutions that address both internal and external needs. This position offers a great opportunity to work at the intersection of advanced technology and traditional industry, making a tangible impact on our business processes. We are driving strategy and leading research & development efforts to execute on the business’s mission to help power the energy transition. We forge the collaborations and help invent the technologies required to electrify and decarbonize for a zero‑carbon future. Representing virtually every major scientific and engineering discipline, our researchers are collaborating with GE Vernova’s businesses, the U.S. government, and more than 420 entities at the forefront of technology to execute on 150+ energy‑focused projects. Collectively, these research programs and initiatives aim to solve near term technical challenges, deliver next generation product advances, and drive long term breakthrough innovation to enable more affordable, reliable, sustainable, and secure energy.

Job Description

Collaborate with domain experts to understand business needs and translate them into clear and effective LLM prompts. Develop, test, and refine prompts for a variety of use cases, ensuring high accuracy and relevance in generated outputs. Work closely with software developers to integrate LLM solutions into existing or new applications. Contribute to the development of a scalable framework for prompt engineering, promoting reuse and knowledge sharing across different business units. Assist in gathering and analyzing user feedback to continually improve prompt effectiveness. Stay up-to-date with advancements in LLM technology and contribute to strategic decisions on tool and platform selection. Document prompt engineering processes, best practices, and use case outcomes to build a comprehensive knowledge base.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Masters’s degree in Computer Science, AI/ML, Engineering, Mathematics, or related field with 3+ years' relevant experience.
• Experience with prompt engineering and familiarity with tools such as OpenAI’s GPT models, Hugging Face, etc.
• Proficiency in Python or other programming languages commonly used in AI/ML development.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to non‑technical stakeholders.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and adapt to changing project requirements.

Eligibility

Must be willing to work out of an office in Niskayuna, NY. Candidate must be willing to travel a minimum of 2 weeks per year.

GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation.

Equal Opportunity Employer

GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening.

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $89,300.00 and $148,700.00. The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set.

This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on September 21, 2026.

Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.

Benefits

Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services.

Retirement Benefits

Retirement benefits include the GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants.

Other Benefits

Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off.

GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates (collectively or individually, “GE Vernova”) sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs GE Vernova reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, and modify its benefit plans and programs at any. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a GE Vernova welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

Mission

Addressing the climate crisis is an urgent global priority and we take our responsibility seriously. That is our singular mission at GE Vernova: continuing to electrify the world while simultaneously working to help decarbonize it.

If we want our energy future to be different…we must be different.

Our mission is embedded in our name. We retain our treasured legacy, “GE,” in our name as an enduring and hard‑earned badge of quality and ingenuity.

“Ver” / “verde” signal Earth’s verdant and lush ecosystems.

“Nova,” from the Latin “novus,” nods to a new, innovative era of lower carbon energy that GE Vernova will help deliver.

Together, we have The Energy to Change the World.

www.gevernova.com