Sr. Python Developer AI/ML

Ethereum Technologies LLC; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

ETHEREUM TECHNOLOGIES LLC is hiring a Python Developer to design, build, and deploy AI/ML applications in an Azure environment. You will implement RAG pipelines and vector-based search, work with data pipelines, and collaborate with data scientists and other engineers.

This onsite role requires strong Python skills, Azure experience, and hands-on ML tooling. You will contribute to scalable AI/ML solutions, stay current with cloud technologies, and participate in code reviews to improve

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in CS/Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of experience as a Python Developer.
• Strong Python programming and best practices.
• Strong working knowledge of Azure cloud services for AI/ML workloads.
• Hands-on experience with AI/ML concepts and libraries (TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn, Transformers).
• Significant experience with Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) architectures.
• Experience designing vector-based search with ChromaDB/FAISS/Annoy.
• Experience with data processing and storage (SQL/NoSQL, Azure Data Lake).
• Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes (AKS), CI/CD, and DevOps.
• Strong problem solving, communication, and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy scalable AI/ML applications in Python.
• Implement and optimize RAG pipelines for retrieval and generation.
• Develop vector-based search solutions for semantic retrieval.
• Build data pipelines for ingestion, processing, and storage for AI/ML models.
• Collaborate with data scientists and engineers to translate requirements into technical solutions.
• Write clean, well-documented, testable code; follow best practices.
• Troubleshoot issues in development and production environments.
• Stay updated on AI/ML, cloud tech, and open-source libraries.
• Participate in code reviews and improve development processes.
• Work onsite with the team, fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing.

Skills

Python

Azure

AI/ML

RAG

Vector search

Data pipelines

CI/CD

Docker

Kubernetes

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/Engineering

Tools

TensorFlow

PyTorch

scikit-learn

Hugging Face Transformers

ChromaDB

FAISS

Annoy

Azure Data Lake Storage

SQL

NoSQL

AKS

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Python Developer with a strong background in Azure cloud services and hands‑on experience in developing and deploying AI/ML solutions, particularly leveraging Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) and vector-based search architectures. This is an exciting opportunity to join our dynamic team and contribute to building innovative and impactful applications. As an Onsite developer, you will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams throughout the development lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy scalable and robust AI/ML applications using Python.
• Implement and optimize Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) pipelines for enhanced information retrieval and generation.
• Design and implement efficient vector-based search solutions for semantic similarity and information retrieval.
• Develop and maintain data pipelines for ingestion, processing, and storage of data used in AI/ML models.
• Collaborate with data scientists and other engineers to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Write clean, well‑documented, and testable code following best practices.
• Troubleshoot and debug issues in development and production environments.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in AI/ML, cloud technologies, and relevant open‑source libraries.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to improving our development processes.
• Work closely with the team in an onsite capacity, fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience (typically 5+ years) as a Python Developer.
• Solid understanding of Python programming concepts and best practices.
• Strong working knowledge of Azure cloud servicesand their application in AI/ML workloads.
• Hands‑on experience with AI/ML concepts and libraries(e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit‑learn, Hugging Face Transformers).
• Significant experience in implementing Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) architectures.
• Experience in designing and implementing vector-based search solutionsusing technologies like ChromaDB, FAISS, Annoy, or similar.
• Experience with data processing and storage technologies (e.g., SQL, NoSQL databases, Azure Data Lake Storage).
• Familiarity with containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration platforms like Kubernetes (preferably Azure Kubernetes Service - AKS).
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
• Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in an onsite environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with specific Azure AI services like Azure OpenAI Service.
• Experience with MLOps practices and tools for deploying and monitoring AI/ML models.
• Familiarity with natural language processing (NLP) techniques.

ETHEREUM 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. ETHEREUM 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 ETHEREUM 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.