Associate Vice President Engineering

Job Description: AVP Engineering - Generative AI 

We are seeking an experienced and hands-on technical leader for our Generative AI team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in machine learning, natural language processing, and production-level AI applications. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Leading and hands-on execution of ML / Generative AI projects end to end
• Mentor a team of ML and backend engineers 
• Oversee the development of cutting-edge generative AI applications 
• Drive technical strategy and architecture decisions 
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align AI initiatives with business goals 
• Manage project timelines, resources, and budgets effectively 
• Ensure best practices in code quality, testing, and deployment 
• Stay current with the latest advancements in AI and ML technologies 

Requirements: 

• 6+ years of experience in building and deploying ML / AI applications
• Experience managing and mentoring ML / AI Engineers is good to have 
• Proven expertise in NLP, machine learning, and Generative AI 
• Strong background in building and deploying production-grade Python ML services 
• Proficiency in prompting techniques, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), agent frameworks, and LLM serving frameworks 
• Hands-on experience with: 
  • Strong experience with any SQL database. NoSQL experience is good to have.
  • Experience with ElasticSearch or any other search database is a strong preference.
  • Experience with atleast any one of Python frameworks like Flask, FastAPI, Django.
  • Experience with atleast any one ML frameworks like Pytorch, Tensorflow, Keras, XGBoost, Scikit-Learn
  • Experience with agent frameworks like LangGraph, AutoGen is good to have.
• Familiarity with Python backend development and relevant application architectures 

Desired Skills: 

• Problem solving attitude and ability
• Strong communication and leadership abilities 
• Ability to balance technical depth with strategic thinking 
• Experience with agile methodologies and project management 
• Track record of successful AI product launches 

If you're passionate about pushing the boundaries of AI technology and leading a talented team, we want to hear from you.