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AI Engineer

Roles & Responsibilities

  • 3+ years backend development experience in Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, or similar, with RESTful APIs and microservices; experience with modern web frameworks (Express, FastAPI, Flask).
  • Strong experience with LLM development: frameworks (LangChain, LlamaIndex), understanding of LLMs and prompt engineering, and AI agent patterns; experience with LLM APIs (OpenAI, Anthropic, Google).
  • Cloud and deployment: experience deploying to AWS, GCP, or Azure; containerization (Docker); familiarity with serverless architectures, CI/CD, monitoring/observability.
  • Data integration and security: experience with SQL/NoSQL databases, data modeling, API integrations, and authentication/authorization mechanisms.

Requirements:

  • Design and develop AI-powered applications using modern LLM frameworks and orchestration tools.
  • Build intelligent agent systems with multi-step reasoning, tool usage, and autonomous decision-making capabilities.
  • Deploy production-ready AI systems in cloud environments, including integration of AI/ML models and automation workflows.
  • Implement APIs and microservices for AI capabilities, and ensure security, performance, and observability of AI applications.

Job description

This is a remote position.

We are seeking a talented AI Engineer to join our team and build innovative AI-powered solutions that integrate with web applications and enterprise systems. You'll work on developing intelligent agents, automating complex workflows, and leveraging Large Language Models (LLMs) to solve real-world problems. This role involves designing and implementing scalable AI systems, integrating various AI/ML technologies, and deploying production-ready solutions in cloud environments.

Requirements

• Design and develop AI-powered applications using modern LLM frameworks and orchestration tools
• Build intelligent agent systems with multi-step reasoning, tool usage, and autonomous decision-making capabilities
• Integrate AI/ML models from various providers into production applications
• Develop automation solutions for web applications and business processes
• Implement APIs and microservices for AI capabilities
• Work with cloud infrastructure to deploy and scale AI systems
• Build real-time communication features for AI-driven applications
• Implement security and safety measures for AI systems
• Optimize system performance, including latency, cost, and reliability
• Write clean, maintainable code with comprehensive testing
• Collaborate with product and engineering teams to deliver AI features
• Stay current with the latest developments in AI/ML and LLM technologies

Required Technical Skills
AI/ML & LLM Development

 • Experience with LLM frameworks (e.g., LangChain, LlamaIndex, or similar)
 • Strong understanding of Large Language Models and prompt engineering
 • Knowledge of AI agent patterns including tool use, planning, and reasoning
 • Experience working with LLM APIs from providers like OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, or others
 • Understanding of AI application architecture and best practices

Software Development
• 3+ years of backend development experience in Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, or similar
• Experience building RESTful APIs and microservices
• Strong understanding of a sync programming and event-driven architecture
• Experience with modern web frameworks (Express, FastAPI, Flask, or similar)
• Proficiency in version control (Git) and collaborative development

Cloud & Infrastructure
• Experience deploying applications to cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure)
• Knowledge of containerization (Docker) and orchestration
• Understanding of serverless architectures and cloud services
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
• Experience with monitoring, logging, and observability tools

Data & Integration
• Experience with databases (SQL and/or NoSQL)
• Understanding of data modeling and storage patterns
• Knowledge of API integration and third-party services
• Experience with authentication/authorization mechanisms
• Familiarity with message queues or real-time communication systems

Preferred Qualifications
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, AI/ML, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 3-5 years of professional software development experience
• 1-2 years of hands-on experience with AI/ML or LLM applications
• Experience with web automation or browser automation tools
• Understanding of frontend technologies (React, Vue, Angular, or similar)
• Knowledge of security best practices for AI applications
• Experience with test automation or quality assurance tools
• Familiarity with agile development methodologies
• Strong problem-solving skills and debugging capabilities
• Excellent communication skills for technical documentation

Nice to Have
• Experience building AI agents or autonomous systems
• Knowledge of workflow orchestration and state machines
• Experience with web scraping or data extraction
• Familiarity with vector databases or embedding models
• Understanding of fine-tuning or model customization
• Experience with streaming responses and real-time systems
• Knowledge of rate limiting and API management
• Contributions to open-source projects
• Experience with observability platforms and APM tools
• Understanding of compliance and governance for AI systems

What You'll Work With Technologies
• Modern programming languages (JavaScript/TypeScript, Python, or similar)
• LLM frameworks and AI orchestration tools
• Web frameworks for building APIs and services
• Cloud platforms and containerization technologies
• Databases for data persistence
• Real-time communication technologies
• Automation tools for web and workflow automation
• Industry-standard DevOps tools and practices

 What You'll Build
• Intelligent AI agents that can reason and take actions
• Scalable APIs that power AI-driven features
• Automation workflows for complex business processes
• Integration systems connecting AI with existing tools
• Secure, production-ready AI applications
• Real-time features for interactive AI experiences

Benefits

  • Medical Insurance
  • Group Accidental Insurance
  • Internet & Mobile Bill Reimbursements


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