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Senior Backend ML Engineer

Quantum Search Partners
New York, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 4/12/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/11/2025

Job Summary :

Our client.ai has an opening for a highly skilled and experienced Senior ML / AI Engineer who excels in working with Large Language Models (LLMs). The ideal candidate will understand the balance between building for immediate needs and enabling future scalability. You will be responsible for creating AI pipelines on AWS, including AWS Bedrock, developing knowledge-based systems, training and optimizing models, and performing prompt engineering. Startup experience and a strong academic background in Computer Science are essential.‍

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain AI pipelines on AWS for LLaMA and other LLMs.
  • Utilize AWS Bedrock for scalable AI solutions.
  • Create and manage knowledge-based systems to enhance AI capabilities.
  • Train, fine-tune, and optimize LLMs for various applications.
  • Analyze and optimize backend architecture to improve performance and scalability
  • Perform prompt engineering to improve model performance and user interactions.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate AI solutions into products.
  • Conduct research and stay updated with the latest advancements in AI and machine learning.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to AI models and pipelines.
  • Document processes, experiments, and results for future reference.

Qualifications

  • M.S. or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, or a related field.
  • Proven experience working with Large Language Models (LLMs) such as LLaMA.
  • Strong expertise in AWS services, including AWS Bedrock, and building scalable AI pipelines.
  • Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, and experience with AI / ML frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch).
  • Strong proficiency in Python and Django
  • 5 years of experience in backend software development.
  • Experience in prompt engineering and optimizing AI models.
  • Previous experience working in a startup environment is highly desirable.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
  • Preferred Qualifications :

  • Experience with predictive models and optimization algorithms.
  • Experience with backend architecture in a startup setting.
  • Familiarity with MLOps practices and tools.
  • Contributions to open-source AI projects.
  • Python / Django
  • Compensation :

    140,000-$200,000 per year

    Salary : $140,000 - $200,000

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