Generative AI Engineer

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position Title : Senior Generative AI Lead

Department : Artificial Intelligence / Engineering

Experience Required : 4+ years in Generative AI

Employment Type : Full-time

Position Overview -

We are seeking an experienced Senior Generative AI Lead to join our AI Engineering team. This role combines deep technical expertise in generative AI with team leadership and project management responsibilities. The ideal candidate will drive the strategy and execution of our generative AI initiatives, mentor a team of AI engineers, and provide strategic input on AI product development and architecture decisions.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and mentor a team of AI/ML engineers, fostering a culture of innovation, continuous learning, and technical excellence

Provide strategic technical input on generative AI project planning, architecture, and technology selection

Design, develop, and deploy production-grade generative AI solutions using LLMs, RAG systems, and fine-tuning techniques

Lead code reviews and establish best practices for generative AI development and responsible AI deployment

Collaborate with product and business teams to translate requirements into technical roadmaps and project milestones

Evaluate and integrate emerging generative AI models, frameworks, and tools (OpenAI, Anthropic, open-source models, etc.)

Monitor and optimize LLM performance, cost efficiency, latency, and reliability in production environments

Document architectural decisions, maintain technical documentation, and conduct knowledge-sharing sessions

Required Qualifications

4+ years of professional experience in generative AI, LLM development, or related AI/ML fields

Proven experience working with large language models (LLMs), prompt engineering, RAG systems, or fine-tuning

Strong software engineering fundamentals: Python, system design, API integration, and deployment pipelines

Demonstrated experience leading or mentoring technical teams

Experience with generative AI platforms and APIs (OpenAI GPT, Claude, Hugging Face, Azure OpenAI, etc.)

Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications

Hands-on experience with production generative AI systems at scale

Familiarity with vector databases, embeddings, and semantic search technologies

Experience with ML operations (MLOps), model monitoring, and evaluation metrics

Knowledge of responsible AI, bias mitigation, and ethical AI practices

Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) for ML workloads

Contributions to open-source AI/ML projects or published research

Advanced degree (Master's/PhD) in Computer Science, AI, or related field

Core Competencies -

Technical Expertise: Generative AI, LLMs, deep learning, NLP, prompt engineering

Leadership: Team management, mentoring, decision-making, stakeholder management

Project Management: Agile methodologies, roadmap planning, prioritization

Problem Solving: Complex system design, optimization, troubleshooting

Communication: Clear documentation, presentations, cross-functional collaboration

Team Leadership & Project Input -

Team Management

Build and manage a high-performing AI engineering team (initial team size: 4-6 engineers)

Conduct regular one-on-ones, performance reviews, and career development planning

Create a collaborative environment that encourages knowledge sharing and innovation

Project Input & Strategic Planning

Participate in product roadmap discussions and provide technical feasibility assessments

Identify technical risks, propose mitigation strategies, and manage technical debt

Lead architecture reviews and ensure alignment with company technical standards

Provide recommendations on tool selection, technology stack, and infrastructure decisions

Contribute to hiring and team expansion planning

What We Offer -

Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package

Opportunity to lead cutting-edge generative AI initiatives

Professional development and continuous learning opportunities

Flexible work environment with remote options

Collaborative and innovative company culture

Equity participation and performance bonuses

Equal Opportunity Statement -

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We celebrate differences and are dedicated to fostering an environment where all employees feel valued and supported. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic.