Chief VLM AI Architect Engineer

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TravelFlap Global Private Limited is a pioneering leader in Travel & Tourism technology, building next-generation AI-powered platforms that redefine how the world books, manages, and experiences travel. With innovation, automation, customer satisfaction, and global excellence at our core, we are shaping the future of travel intelligence through deep technology and world-class engineering. Join us as we build the world’s most advanced AI-driven travel ecosystem.


Role Overview: Chief VLM AI Architect (Vision–Language Model Architect)


15+ years of expertise in AI/ML, Deep Learning, Multimodal Models, GenAI, Computer Vision, LLM-VLM Fusion Systems, and Enterprise-scale engineering


Key Responsibilities


AI & Multimodal Architecture

  • Architect, build, train, and optimize

    TravelFlap proprietary VLM (Vision–Language Model)

    integrating LLMs, LAMs, LCP, LCM, and multimodal intelligence.
  • Build multimodal engines capable of understanding

    images, documents, visas, tickets, invoices, hotel vouchers, maps, city visuals, destinations, landmarks, and OCR-based travel workflows

    .
  • Develop world-leading

    Image-to-Itinerary

    ,

    Visual Search & Book

    ,

    Visual Fare Prediction

    ,

    Visual Fraud Detection

    ,

    Dynamic Document Understanding

    , and

    AI-Powered Travel Document Validator

    .


Platform & Engineering Leadership

  • Develop AI systems connecting

    GDS, NDC, LCCs, hotels, DMC/TMC, OTA pipelines

    , and multimodal APIs across the travel ecosystem.
  • Build the world’s most advanced

    Multimodal Search–Book–Manage Engine

    with vision + language agents, neural pipelines, and autonomous travel agents.
  • Lead innovations in

    real-time travel analytics, dynamic packaging, price forecasting, computer-vision-driven personalization, and multimodal risk management

    .


Infrastructure & Compliance

  • Design secure architectures following

    IATA, PCI-DSS, GDPR, ISO, OWASP

    , and global AI governance standards.
  • Build cloud-native, high-availability AI systems using

    AWS, Azure, GCP, Kubernetes, Docker, microservices, serverless computing

    , and multimodal GPU clusters.


Product Innovation

  • Lead cross-functional teams to build:
  • TravelFlap Multimodal Ticket Changer
  • Vision-Based Airline Service Cost Engine
  • Image Classification for Travel Documents
  • Destination Intelligence & Visual Route Planning
  • AI Travel Fraud Prevention
  • VLM-enabled Chat, Assistants, and Multi-Agent Orchestration


Engineering Add-ons

  • Mentor global software teams across

    .NET, Java, Python, PHP, MERN/MEAN, GoLang

    .
  • Architect scalable databases using

    MongoDB, MySQL

    , and vector DBs.
  • Implement CI/CD, MLOps, orchestration, observability, and AI governance.
  • Use Jira, Zoho, Monday.com for project and sprint management.
  • Support SEO-driven architecture in all product layers.


Required Skills / Expertise


  • 15+ years in

    AI/ML, Deep Learning, Multimodal Systems, CV + NLP Fusion, LLM/VLM Engineering

    , and enterprise AI platforms.
  • Proven success in building

    transformer-based models, cross-attention systems, image encoders, diffusion models, OCR pipelines, and RAG multimodal systems

    .
  • Strong programming skills in

    Python, PyTorch, TensorFlow, JAX, LangChain, OpenCV, FastAPI

    , and high-performance engineering.
  • Expertise in

    vector search, embeddings, GPU acceleration, distributed training

    , and multi-cloud deployments.
  • Deep domain understanding of

    Travel Tech, OTA Systems, GDS/NDC, fares, PNRs, ticketing, BSP/ARC

    , and large-scale travel workflows.
  • Exceptional leadership in scaling AI engineering teams across global offices.


Qualifications


  • Master’s or Ph.D. in

    AI, Computer Science, Machine Learning, Robotics, Computer Vision, or related domains

    .
  • Cloud certifications in AWS/Azure/GCP preferred.
  • 10+ years leading AI/ML and engineering teams.
  • Hands-on expertise in

    computer vision, multimodal modeling, LLM/VLM fusion architectures

    , and high-scale systems.
  • Strong communication, leadership, and innovation mindset, with the ability to drive large-scale transformation.


Why Join Us?


  • Build the world’s first

    full multimodal travel intelligence engine

    at global scale.
  • Work with exceptional teams across

    AI, Travel Tech, SaaS, Cloud, and Multi-Agent Automation

    .
  • Ownership, innovation freedom, and direct impact on a multi-billion-dollar industry.
  • Competitive compensation, global opportunities, and leadership growth.


Preferred Domain Knowledge


  • Travel SaaS, OTA, GDS/NDC, Airline Tech, DMC/TMC
  • High-scale multimodal systems (vision + language + data fusion)
  • FMCG, Retail AI, Beauty Tech, B2B marketplaces
  • White Label Systems, Enterprise API orchestration
  • Real-time recommendation and search systems


How to Apply

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