AVP Engineering - Generative AI

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: 

o Strong experience with any SQL database. NoSQL experience is good to have.

o Experience with ElasticSearch or any other search database is a strong preference.

o Experience with atleast any one of Python frameworks like Flask, FastAPI, Django.

o Experience with atleast any one ML frameworks like Pytorch, Tensorflow, Keras, XGBoost, Scikit-Learn

o 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.