Machine Learning / AI Engineer

Job Description

About the Role: We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Machine Learning / AI Engineer to join our team at Zenardy. The ideal candidate needs to have a proven track record of building, deploying, and optimizing machine learning models in real-world applications. You will be responsible for designing scalable ML systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and driving innovation through AI-powered solutions. Location: Chennai, Hyderabad Key Responsibilities: Design, develop, and deploy machine learning models to solve complex business problems Work across the full ML lifecycle: data collection, preprocessing, model training, evaluation, deployment, and monitoring Collaborate with data engineers, product managers, and software engineers to integrate ML models into production systems Conduct research and stay up-to-date with the latest ML/AI advancements, applying them where appropriate Optimize models for performance, scalability, and robustness Document methodologies, experiments, and findings clearly for both technical and non-technical audiences Mentor junior ML engineers or data scientists as needed Required Qualifications: Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Data Science, or related field (Ph.D. is a plus) Minimum of 5 hands-on ML/AI projects, preferably in production or with real-world datasets Proficiency in Python and ML libraries/frameworks like TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn, XGBoost Solid understanding of core ML concepts: supervised/unsupervised learning, neural networks, NLP, computer vision, etc. Experience with model deployment using APIs, containers (Docker), cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure) Strong data manipulation and analysis skills using Pandas, NumPy, and SQL Knowledge of software engineering best practices: version control (Git), CI/CD, unit testing Preferred Skills: Experience with MLOps tools (MLflow, Kubeflow, SageMaker, etc.) Familiarity with big data technologies like Spark, Hadoop, or distributed training frameworks Experience working in Fintech environments would be a plus Strong problem-solving mindset with excellent communication skills Experience in working with vector database. Understanding of RAG vs Fine-tuning vs Prompt Engineering Why Join Us: Work on impactful, real-world AI challenges Collaborate with a passionate and innovative team Opportunities for career advancement and learning Flexible work environment (remote/hybrid options) Competitive compensation and benefits