Senior AI/ML Engineer - SLM Optimization & Inference

CNX; Lincoln (NE); Remote; USD 145.000 - 171.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Paid learning days

Employee assistance program

Zusammenfassung

Concentrix is hiring a Senior AI/ML Engineer for SLM optimization and inference. You will fine-tune Alibaba Qwen models and boost performance for domain-specific tasks, focusing on low-latency, high-throughput AI applications.

You will work across PyTorch/Hugging Face tooling, vLLM or SGLang, and real-time audio processing, collaborating closely with engineering and data teams to drive production-ready ML systems.

Qualifikationen

• Experience with PyTorch, Hugging Face Transformers, and LLM fine-tuning techniques (LoRA/QLoRA/PEFT).
• Practical experience using vLLM or SGLang for high-performance inference.
• Strong Python programming and ML engineering skills.

Aufgaben

• Fine-tune and optimize Small Language Models for domain-specific use cases.
• Improve model performance across accuracy, precision, recall, latency, and throughput.
• Optimize model serving using vLLM, SGLang, or similar engines.
• Develop real-time audio intelligence pipelines with low latency.
• Benchmark and profile models for production-scale deployment.
• Collaborate with engineering and data teams to improve end-to-end ML systems.

Kenntnisse

Python programming

ML engineering

Real-time audio AI

Speech recognition

ASR

Tools

PyTorch

Hugging Face Transformers

vLLM

SGLang

LoRA

QLoRA

PEFT

Jobbeschreibung

Job Title: Senior AI/ML Engineer - SLM Optimization & Inference Job Description

The intelligent transformation partner. Tech-powered. Intelligence-fueled. The global technology and services leader that powers the world's best brands, today and into the future. We're solution-focused, tech-powered, intelligence-fueled. With unique data and insights, deep industry expertise, and advanced technology solutions, we're the intelligent transformation partner that powers a world that works, helping companies become refreshingly simple to work, interact, and transact with. We shape new game-changing careers in over 70 countries, attracting the best talent.

The Concentrix Technical Products and Services team is the driving force behind Concentrix's transformation, data, and technology services. We integrate world-class digital engineering, creativity, and a deep understanding of human behavior to find and unlock value through tech-powered and intelligence-fueled experiences. We combine human-centered design, powerful data, and strong tech to accelerate transformation at scale. You will be surrounded by the best in the world providing market leading technology and insights to modernize and simplify the customer experience. Our game-changers around the world have devoted their careers to ensuring every relationship is exceptional.

Responsibilities

• Fine-tune and optimize Small Language Models, particularly Alibaba Qwen models, for domain-specific use cases.
• Improve model performance across key metrics, including accuracy, precision, recall, latency, and inference throughput.
• Optimize model serving using vLLM, SGLang, or similar high-performance inference engines.
• Develop, enhance, and optimize real-time audio intelligence pipelines for low-latency processing.
• Benchmark, profile, and tune models for production-scale deployment.
• Collaborate with engineering and data teams to evaluate model behavior, identify bottlenecks, and improve end-to-end ML system performance.
• Build reliable, scalable ML workflows that support high-throughput, low-latency AI applications.
• Apply senior-level technical judgment to balance model quality, infrastructure efficiency, and production performance requirements.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience with PyTorch, Hugging Face Transformers, and LLM/SLM fine-tuning techniques such as LoRA, QLoRA, and PEFT.
• Practical experience using vLLM or SGLang for high-performance model inference.
• Experience evaluating and improving model precision, recall, latency, throughput, and inference performance.
• Strong Python programming and ML engineering skills.
• Experience with real-time audio AI, speech recognition, ASR, or audio classification is preferred.
• Experience optimizing AI models for high-throughput, low-latency production environments is preferred.
• Ability to work hands-on across both SLM model training/fine-tuning and GPU inference optimization.
• Strong collaboration skills with the ability to partner effectively across engineering and data teams.

The base salary for this position is $ 144,964-$ 171,321 plus incentives that align with individual and company performance.

Benefits available to eligible employees in this role include medical, dental, and vision insurance, comprehensive employee assistance program, 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off and holidays and paid learning days.

This position is for an existing, immediate vacancy. We are currently seeking to fill this role with an individual who can start as soon as possible.

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