Junior LLM Engineer

About GITAA:

GITAA, an IIT Madras incubated company, is founded by experienced academics from the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras. Our founders bring in a wealth of expertise and knowledge in data science and engineering disciplines. We specialize in helping organizations unlock the power of their data by designing and delivering custom AI and machine learning solutions that drive measurable business outcomes.

As a trusted consulting partner, we work at the intersection of deep research and real-world application, bridging the gap between cutting-edge innovation and enterprise-scale deployment. Our solutions empower businesses across a wide range of industries to make smarter decisions, improve operational efficiency, and accelerate growth.

Some of our key consulting focus areas include:

Retail Analytics

Engineering & Manufacturing

Data Governance & Policy

Sports Analytics

Aviation Analytics

At GITAA, you won’t just build models — you’ll solve complex, high-impact business problems through data. You’ll work closely with clients, translate their challenges into analytical solutions, and see your work deployed in real-world environments where it makes a difference.

We are continuously expanding into new domains and pioneering innovative approaches to AI and data science consulting. If you’re passionate about tackling challenging data problems, shaping business strategy through analytics, and working alongside some of the brightest minds in academia and industry, GITAA is the place to be.

We are seeking a Junior LLM Engineer who is passionate about working with cutting-edge AI technologies, specifically Large Language Models (LLMs) and Generative AI (GenAI). This role will involve developing, optimizing, and deploying LLM-based solutions to solve real-world 

business challenges. You will work alongside experienced engineers and researchers to push the boundaries of LLM applications.

Responsibilities:

• Work with senior engineers to design, train, and fine-tune LLMs using frameworks like Hugging Face Transformers, PyTorch, and TensorFlow.
• Assist with the development of generative AI applications, including prompt engineering and working with vector databases for retrieval-augmented generation (RAG).
• Develop MLOps workflows for deploying and maintaining models in production. 
• Optimize LLM models for performance, latency, and memory usage.

Qualifications:

• B.Tech, Dual Degree, M.Tech, or Master’s in Engineering, Computer Science or Data Science from a reputed institution, with a minimum CGPA of 7.5.
• Minimum 1.5 years of industry or research experience in data science, machine learning, LLM technologies, Generative AI, or NLP.

Required Skills:

• Python and PyTorch / TensorFlow for model development and fine-tuning.
• Strong foundation in NLP and transformer-based models such as GPT, BERT, and T5.
• Experience with prompt engineering and retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) pipeline development.
• Hands-on experience using LangChain, Hugging Face Transformers, and OpenAI API for LLM applications.
• Knowledge of vector database integration (e.g., FAISS, Pinecone, Weaviate) for contextual retrieval.
• Preferred: Basic understanding of API development and deployment using FastAPI or Flask.

What We Offer:

• Location: Chennai
• Start Date: Immediate
• A collaborative, intellectually rich environment in Chennai.
• Opportunities to work on impactful AI/ML applications across multiple sectors, including retail, manufacturing, aviation, and education, with exposure to real-world applications.
• Chance to work alongside IITM professors and domain specialists from the industry
• Salary: To be determined based on experience and qualifications.

Interested candidates may send their resume to:

📧admin@gitaa.in

📧shreenithiya@gitaa.in

To know more about us, visit gitaa.in