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Lead AI Engineer

weekday-1Hyderabad, Telangana, India
On-site Full-time

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Experience Level

Manager

Qualifications

Key Responsibilities Lead an AI engineering team to create and deploy innovative LLM-powered solutions. Utilize open-source models (like Llama, Mistral, Falcon) and proprietary models (such as GPT-4, Claude, Gemini) to construct state-of-the-art AI applications. Formulate strategies for fine-tuning models on proprietary datasets to optimize performance for unique use cases. Design and implement retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) systems to enhance accuracy and efficiency. Develop and integrate agentic frameworks that empower LLMs to autonomously reason, plan, and execute complex tasks. Manage data pipelines, model training, and deployment workflows for scalability and efficiency. Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product managers, data scientists, and software engineers to align AI initiatives with business goals. Stay informed about the latest advancements in AI research and drive the introduction of innovative solutions within the organization. Ensure adherence to best practices in model evaluation, bias mitigation, and ethical AI deployment. Guide the technical roadmap, recruitment strategy, and mentorship programs for the team. Required Skills & Qualifications Minimum of 5 years of experience in AI/ML engineering, with a strong emphasis on LLMs and NLP. Proficient in Python and experienced with AI frameworks including PyTorch, TensorFlow, LangChain, LlamaIndex, or similar. Thorough understanding of transformers, embeddings, tokenization, attention mechanisms, and distributed training. Experience in fine-tuning large-scale models on domain-specific datasets. Hands-on experience with vector databases (e.g., FAISS, Weaviate, Pinecone) for retrieval-based applications. Strong knowledge of MLOps practices, including model deployment, monitoring, and lifecycle management. Demonstrated experience in leading AI/ML teams and managing complex projects.

About the job

Join our team at Weekday's client as a Lead AI Engineer!

In this pivotal role, you will take charge of designing, developing, and implementing cutting-edge AI solutions. Your expertise will be applied to a variety of large language models (LLMs) , utilizing both open-source and proprietary technologies. You will optimize these models through advanced techniques such as fine-tuning, prompt engineering, agentic frameworks, and retrieval-augmented generation (RAG). As a leader, you'll oversee the AI engineering team, encouraging innovation and ensuring the successful delivery of AI-centric projects.

About weekday-1

weekday-1 is a forward-thinking technology firm committed to delivering innovative AI solutions. We partner with our clients to drive transformation and enhance their operational capabilities through advanced AI technologies.

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