Lead Machine Learning Engineer (Generative AI Focus)

Title : Lead Machine Learning Engineer (Generative AI Focus)

Location : Newark, NJ (Remote for Contract duration and Hybrid once converted)

Duration : 3 months Contract to Hire

Position Overview :

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Machine Learning Engineer to join our dynamic team. In the rapidly evolving world of Generative AI (GenAI), this role demands not only traditional machine learning expertise but also a deep understanding of GenAI-specific challenges. The ideal candidate will be a pivotal bridge between the theoretical capabilities of GenAI models and their practical application in production environments. We are looking for someone who can ensure our GenAI solutions are innovative, reliable, scalable, secure, and cost-effective.

Key Responsibilities :

• Model Deployment & Maintenance : Focus on deploying, monitoring, and maintaining GenAI models in production, ensuring they function reliably in real-world settings.
• Data Engineering : Build and maintain efficient data pipelines and storage solutions that support model operations.
• Infrastructure Management : Utilize cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) for model deployment, containerization (Docker), orchestration (Kubernetes), and infrastructure as code (Terraform / CloudFormation).
• DevOps & Automation : Develop CI / CD pipelines, manage version control (Git), and automate deployment processes for seamless operational efficiency.
• Security & Monitoring : Implement secure coding practices, authentication, authorization, and set up robust monitoring and alerting systems for both infrastructure and model performance.
• Generative AI Expertise : Deep understanding of LLMs, GenAI architectures, frameworks like Hugging Face, prompt engineering, and specialized infrastructure for GenAI workloads.
• Advanced Techniques : Apply advanced GenAI techniques like Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), hallucination monitoring, and human-in-the-loop systems.
• Agent Development : Design and develop agent and multi-agent systems using frameworks like LangChain, enabling them to interact with external APIs and tools efficiently.
• Cost Optimization : Implement strategies to manage and reduce the operational costs associated with GenAI deployments.

Qualifications

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