ML engineer with Gen AI

Quantum Technologies. LLC; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Austin, Texas is seeking an experienced Machine Learning Engineer with over 10 years in the field. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Generative AI and NLP, proficient in Python and AWS, and capable of leading high-performance ML projects. Responsibilities include architecting and deploying large language models, maintaining scalable ML pipelines, and collaborating with product teams to achieve project success. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience as an ML Engineer, with 1-2 years in Generative AI or NLP.
• Strong proficiency in Python and experience with deep learning frameworks.
• Hands-on experience with LLMs and GenAI architectures.

Responsibilities

• Architect, fine-tune and deploy LLMs and Generative AI techniques.
• Build and maintain scalable ML pipelines in cloud environments.
• Collaborate with product teams to translate requirements.
• Present AI methodologies and results to stakeholders.

Skills

Machine Learning Engineering

Generative AI

Python

AWS

MLOps

Stakeholder Management

Communication Skills

Education

Engineering degree in computer science or equivalent

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS SageMaker

Job description

• GenAI Development: Architect, fine-tune, and deploy Large Language Models (LLMs) and Generative AI techniques (e.g., RAG, PEFT/SFT) to improve business applications.
• Production Deployment: Build and maintain high-performance, scalable ML pipelines and GPU-based inference systems in cloud environments (AWS/GCP/Azure).
• Collaboration & Communication: Work closely with product managers, data scientists, and engineers to translate business requirements into technical specifications.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Clearly present AI methodologies, performance results, and technical trade-offs to non-technical stakeholders and leadership.
• Model Optimization: Implement prompt engineering, adversarial testing, and model optimization strategies to ensure high-quality, efficient, and safe outputs.
• Stay Updated: Actively keep up with the latest advancements in GenAI research and incorporate them into our production systems.
• Team and project Coordination: Define project scope, timelines, deliverables, success metrics, co-ordinate with and guide offshore technical team on project deliverables.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Experience: 10+ years of experience as an ML Engineer, with at least 1-2 years dedicated to Generative AI or NLP projects, and good experience on AWS cloud platform.
• Technical Expertise: Strong proficiency in Python, and IDEs such as Cursor/AWS Kiro, deep learning frameworks (PyTorch or TensorFlow or), utilizing GitHub co-pilot etc.
• GenAI Proficiency: Hands-on experience with LLMs (e.g., GPT-4, Llama), RAG architectures, LangChain, Vector Databases, Knowledge graphs, and Agentic AI
• MLOps and LLM Ops: Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD tools for ML.
• AWS Skills: S3, Lambda, Glue, AWS SageMaker, and AWS Bedrock platform
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to articulate complex technical concepts simply.
• Stakeholder Management: Able to collaborate with key business/client stakeholders and manage their expectations
• Problem-Solving: Proven ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment and troubleshoot issues.

Preferred Qualifications

• Engineering degree in computer science or equivalent, and relevant certification in Machine learning
• Experience in banking or financial services domain – Payments industry.

QUANTUM 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. QUANTUM 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 QUANTUM 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