Artificial Intelligence Specialist

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Job Title: AI Developer Working Hours: 10 AM – 4 PM UTC+3) About Us: Headquartered in Sunnyvale, with offices in Dallas & Hyderabad, Fission Labs is a leading software development company, specializing in crafting flexible, agile, and scalable solutions that propel businesses forward. With a comprehensive range of services, including product development, cloud engineering, big data analytics, QA, DevOps consulting, and AI/ML solutions, we empower clients to achieve sustainable digital transformation that aligns seamlessly with their business goals. About the Role: We are seeking a highly skilled AI Developer to join our specialized team focused on developing and benchmarking on-device AI solutions for MacOS and Windows platforms. The ideal candidate will have deep technical expertise in local inference, AI model optimization, and device-level benchmarking, particularly on Apple Silicon using CoreML and MLX. You will work on creating benchmarks for local LLMs and computer vision models, optimize them across a range of hardware accelerators, and contribute to the development of robust performance evaluation frameworks for future hardware platforms. Responsibilities: Develop and maintain on-device AI benchmarks for MacOS using the MLX framework. Port existing LLM benchmarks (phi, Mistral, LLaMA2/3) from Windows to MacOS. Create CoreML versions of selected computer vision models and perform quantization for various data types and hardware targets (CPU, GPU, Neural Engine). Design and prototype local fine-tuning benchmarks, including data preparation, parameter selection, and training strategy evaluation. Work with on-device AI accelerators (e.g., Apple CoreML, ONNX Runtime, TensorRT, OpenVINO, SNPE). Maintain, extend, and optimize benchmarks for future and unreleased hardware platforms across Windows, Mac, mobile, and embedded devices. Collaborate with hardware and software teams to refine benchmark design and test coverage. Analyze model performance, document findings, and suggest optimization strategies. Communicate progress and findings effectively in English to internal stakeholders. Required Skills & Experience: Strong coding expertise in Python, C++, and C. Deep understanding of deep learning frameworks: TensorFlow, PyTorch. Experience working with local/on-device inference engines such as: Apple CoreML (preferred) ONNX Runtime NVIDIA TensorRT Intel OpenVINO Qualcomm SNPE Familiarity with open-source model repositories like Hugging Face. Proven experience in all stages of the software development lifecycle – from prototyping to optimization. Solid debugging and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication skills in English. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field. Minimum of 5 years' experience in software design and development. Demonstrated experience in AI model development and deployment. We Offer: Opportunity to work on impact-full technical challenges with global reach. Vast opportunities for self-development, including online university access and knowledge sharing opportunities. Sponsored Tech Talks & Hackathons to foster innovation and learning. Generous benefits package including health insurance, retirement benefits, flexible work hours, and more. Supportive work environment with forums to explore passions-beyond work. This role presents unique opportunity to contribute to the future of impact-full business solutions while advancing your career in a collaborative and innovative environment. Show more Show less