Staff Engineer - AI Engineering

GE Energy (Finland) Oy; Town of Niskayuna (NY); On-site; USD 98,000 - 164,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Tuition assistance

Paid holidays

Job summary

GE Vernova in the United States is seeking a senior prompt engineer to collaborate with domain experts and translate business needs into effective LLM prompts. You will develop, test, and refine prompts for diverse use cases and work closely with software teams to integrate LLM solutions into applications.

You will contribute to a scalable prompt engineering framework, document best practices, analyze user feedback, and stay current with advances in AI.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required with 5+ years in AI/ML or related field.
• PhD preferred in CS/Engineering/DS and proven expertise in prompts.
• Proficiency in Python and ML frameworks (PyTorch).
• Experience with NLP projects and version control (Git).

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with domain experts to translate needs into prompts.
• Develop, test, refine prompts for various use cases.
• Integrate LLM solutions into applications with software teams.
• Contribute to a scalable prompt engineering framework.
• Gather and analyze user feedback to improve prompts.
• Stay up-to-date with advancements in LLM technology and tool selection.
• Document prompt engineering processes and build a knowledge base.

Skills

Prompt engineering

Python

Git

NLP basics

ML frameworks (PyTorch)

Communication skills

Education

Master's in CS/AI/ML

PhD in CS/Engineering/DS

Tools

OpenAI GPT models

Hugging Face

PyTorch

Pandas

NumPy

Job description

Job Description Summary

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

• Master's degree in Computer Science, AI/ML, Engineering, Mathematics, or related field with 5+ years' relevant experience.

Ideal Candidate Characteristics

• PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or related field
• 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.
• Experience with machine learning frameworks (e.g., PyTorch) and data processing libraries (e.g., Pandas, NumPy).
• Previous experience or internships involving NLP or machine learning projects.
• Familiarity with version control systems like Git.
• Understanding of traditional industry operations and challenges.
• 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.

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

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

Salary & Compensation

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $98,400.00 and $164,000.00. 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.

Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.

Benefits

• 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 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.
• Tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off.