Key skills
AI/ML developmentOpenAI ServicesNatural Language ProcessingLarge Language ModelsAzure AI servicesAzure Machine LearningAzure Cognitive ServicesAzure OpenAIRetrieval-Augmented Generation architecturesLangChainSemantic KernelLlamaIndexModel validationWorkload optimizationData processingPipeline developmentAzure Data FactoryMLOpsModel lifecycle managementAnalytical skillsPythonC#CAIMachine LearningMLNLPGenerative AIOpenAIRAGAzureKubernetesDockerCommunicationCollaborationSales
About this role
IBM is a leading technology company dedicated to innovation and problem-solving. They are seeking an AI Engineer to design, develop, and deploy AI solutions leveraging Microsoft Azure technologies, focusing on generative AI and large language models.
Responsibilities:
- Design and implement AI models and algorithms using Azure AI services, including Azure Machine Learning, Cognitive Services, and Azure OpenAI
- Develop and deploy machine learning models, particularly focusing on NLP and LLMs, utilizing frameworks such as LangChain or Semantic Kernel
- Implement RAG architectures using Azure AI Search to enhance the performance and accuracy of generative AI applications
- Lead and contribute to the delivery of AI projects, ensuring solutions are scalable, secure, and aligned with client objectives
- Work in both project-based and staff augmentation roles, adapting to various client environments and requirements
- Provide technical expertise and guidance to clients, ensuring successful adoption and integration of AI solutions
- Conduct thorough testing and validation of AI models to ensure accuracy, reliability, and performance
- Optimize and fine-tune models, addressing issues related to data quality, bias, and fairness
- Stay current with industry trends and best practices in AI technology, incorporating them into solution development
- Collaborate with sales and delivery teams to design AI solutions that meet client needs
- Develop estimates and proposals for AI projects, articulating the value and feasibility of proposed solutions
- Conduct technical presentations and demonstrations to clients and stakeholders
Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Data Science or similar (relevant work experience is acceptable)
- 10+ years of experience in AI/ML development, with a focus on OpenAI Services, NLP and LLMs
- Experience in a consulting environment, engaging with clients and delivering tailored solutions
- Proficiency in programming languages such as Python or C#
- Experience with Azure AI services, including Azure Machine Learning, Cognitive Services, and Azure OpenAI
- Familiarity with RAG architectures and tools like LangChain, Semantic Kernel, or LlamaIndex
- Model selection, validation, and workload optimization
- Knowledge of data processing and pipeline development using Azure Data Factory or similar tools
- Understanding of MLOps practices and tools for model lifecycle management
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
- Ability to travel up to 25%
- Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Engineer Associate or similar certifications
- Experience with containerization and deployment tools such as Docker and Kubernetes
- Familiarity with responsible AI principles and practices