Senior AI Engineer

Position: Senior AI Engineer

Experience Required: 4+ Years

Company: Academian (EdTech Domain)

Work Location: Pune

Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Senior AI Engineer to spearhead the development and deployment of cutting-edge AI solutions. The ideal candidate will have strong foundations in AI algorithms, hands-on expertise with machine learning and deep learning frameworks, and a forward-thinking approach to leveraging emerging AI technologies like Agentic AI, RAG, LangGraph, LangChain, Graph Databases, and open-source LLMs. This role involves designing and implementing advanced AI capabilities, building real-time data pipelines, integrating with modern cloud AI platforms, and mentoring junior engineers to deliver scalable, efficient, and impactful AI products aligned with the EdTech domain.

Key Responsibilities

• AI Model Development:
• Design, train, and deploy AI models for diverse use cases in Computer Vision, NLP, and Generative AI.
• Fine-tune and deploy open-source large language models (LLMs) and private models for EdTech applications.
• Implement RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) systems combining retrieval with generative models.

• Leverage LangGraph and LangChain for orchestration, multi-step workflows, and stateful agent design.

• Data Engineering & Integration:
• Develop and integrate real-time data pipelines and event-driven architectures using Kafka, Spark, or PySpark.
• Build secure, scalable, and cloud-native AI solutions using AWS Bedrock, SageMaker, Google Vertex AI, Azure ML (AML), Azure AKS, and related services.

• Implement MLOps/LLMOps pipelines for efficient deployment, monitoring, and scaling of AI models.

• AI Infrastructure & Tools:
• Work with modern AI toolkits and frameworks such as Hugging Face Transformers, MLflow, and Databricks.
• Develop prompt engineering strategies and optimize LLMs for improved accuracy and relevance.

• Contribute to internal AI frameworks and toolkits for accelerated adoption across teams.

• Leadership:
• Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering innovation and skill development.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align AI strategies with business goals.
• Promote best practices in coding, testing, documentation, and model lifecycle management.

Requirements

• Experience:
• 3+ years in AI/ML system development and deployment in production environments.

• Proven track record of designing AI systems in cloud environments and working with data-intensive pipelines.

• Technical Skills:
• Strong Python proficiency (async programming, multi-step workflows).
• Expertise in machine learning and deep learning frameworks: TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn.
• Proficiency with tools like Hugging Face, LangChain, LangGraph, OpenAI API, and Bedrock API.
• Hands-on experience with ETL/ELT workflows, data transformations, and SQL (data modeling, normalization, optimization).
• Knowledge of RAG architectures, Graph Databases, and MCP (Model Context Protocol).

• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and cloud AI platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure).

• Domain Knowledge:
• Understanding of EdTech standards like LTI, xAPI, QTI, and SCORM.
• Familiarity with adaptive learning systems and educational content pipelines.

• Knowledge of workflows in K-12, higher education, and corporate learning environments is a strong plus.

• Soft Skills:
• Exceptional leadership and team mentoring abilities.
• Strong problem-solving skills and excellent communication for technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Education:
• Bachelors or Master’s degree in Computer Science, AI, Data Science, or related fields.

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to lead AI initiatives that shape the future of education technology.
• Work in a collaborative, mission-driven environment with a focus on innovation.
• Engage with impactful projects and cutting-edge AI technologies.
• Competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.

Employee Benefits

• Health Insurance: Employee + Spouse + Two Children + Parents
• GPA Coverage for Employee
• Hybrid Work Model
• Compliance: PF and Gratuity

About Academian Website: www.academian.comAcademian, a carve-out of the 22-year-old Intraedge Inc (www.intraedge.com), is a rapidly g…