AI Engineer

About Position:

We are looking for a passionate and innovative Software Engineer - Generative AI to join our Research & Innovation (R&I) team. In this role, you will help design and build next-generation Agentic AI frameworks, AI-powered applications, intelligent assistants, and rapid prototypes that address real-world business challenges. You will work at the forefront of AI innovation, leveraging Large Language Models (LLMs), Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), and cloud-native technologies to transform ideas into scalable and impactful solutions. This is an exciting opportunity for engineers who enjoy experimentation, rapid prototyping, and building cutting-edge AI solutions from concept to production.

• Role: AI Engineer
• Location: Pune
• Experience: 4 to 8 Years
• Job Type: Full-Time Employment

What You’ll Do:

• Design, develop, and enhance Agentic AI frameworks and autonomous AI workflows.
• Build LLM-powered applications, AI copilots, chatbots, and domain-specific assistants.
• Develop, optimize, and evaluate Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) pipelines and enterprise knowledge retrieval solutions.
• Create proof-of-concepts (PoCs), MVPs, and rapid prototypes for emerging AI use cases.
• Integrate AI agents with enterprise applications, APIs, databases, and business workflows.
• Utilize frameworks such as LangChain, LangGraph, or similar orchestration platforms to build scalable AI solutions.
• Fine-tune prompts, evaluate LLM responses, and improve AI application performance and accuracy.
• Deploy and manage AI applications using cloud-native technologies, containers, and orchestration platforms.
• Collaborate with architects, researchers, product managers, and engineering teams to transform innovative concepts into production-ready solutions.
• Contribute to design reviews, technical discussions, and continuous improvements in AI engineering best practices.

Expertise You’ll Bring:

• 3+ years of experience in video streaming, media delivery, technical support, or platform operations.
• Strong understanding of streaming technologies including RTMP, HLS, adaptive bitrate (ABR) streaming, encoding, and content delivery workflows.
• Hands-on experience with video encoding tools such as OBS Studio, Wire cast, or similar streaming encoders.
• Knowledge of CDN concepts, content distribution, caching, and video delivery performance optimization.
• Experience with SSO/SAML authentication, user access management, and secure content delivery.
• Familiarity with REST APIs, troubleshooting API integrations, and analyzing request/response data.
• Basic understanding of HTML embed codes, video player configurations, and web-based integrations.
• Strong troubleshooting and root-cause analysis skills for live event and streaming-related incidents.
• Experience working within ITIL-based support environments and handling incident escalations.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively during high-priority live event support scenarios.
• Exposure to cloud-based media platforms and video analytics solutions will be an added advantage.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Culture focused on talent development with quarterly growth opportunities and company-sponsored higher education and certifications
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies
• Employee engagement initiatives such as project parties, flexible work hours, and Long Service awards
• Annual health check-ups
• Insurance coverage: group term life, personal accident, and Mediclaim hospitalization for self, spouse, two children, and parents

Values-Driven, People-Centric & Inclusive Work Environment:

Persistent is dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We invite applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities, and regardless of gender or gender preference. We welcome diverse candidates from all backgrounds.

• We support hybrid work and flexible hours to fit diverse lifestyles.
• Our office is accessibility-friendly, with ergonomic setups and assistive technologies to support employees with physical disabilities.
• If you are a person with disabilities and have specific requirements, please inform us during the application process or at any time during your employment

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