The AI Lead Engineer will design scalable AI and GenAI systems, lead complex solution designs, and ensure production-grade implementation of AI solutions without formal management.
The purpose of this role is to provide technical guidance and suggest improvements in development processes. Develop required software features, achieving timely delivery in compliance with the performance and quality standards of the company.
Job Description:
Senior Applied AI / GenAI Specialist
Theme: Scalable Systems & Technical Leadership
- Design and deliver scalable AI and GenAI systems combining ML models, LLMs, retrieval, orchestration, and data pipelines
- Lead solution design for complex, ambiguous problems where requirements and success criteria evolve
- Make architectural trade-offs across model selection, retrieval strategies, cost, latency, and scalability
- Drive solutions from proof-of-concept to production-grade systems used across multiple teams
- Act as a technical anchor for high-impact AI initiatives, guiding implementation without formal people management
- Ensure robustness, observability, and optimization of AI systems in real-world environments
- Location: Bangalore (preferred)
- YOE: 5–8 years
Location:
DGS India - Mumbai - Thane Ashar IT ParkBrand:
MerkleTime Type:
Full timeContract Type:
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