AI Engineer (Gen AI & LLM Specialist)

Job Title: AI Engineer (Gen AI & LLM Specialist) Employment Type: Contract (3-4 months, Remote) Experience : 2 - 4 years Job Description We are seeking an experienced and hands-on AI Engineer specializing in Generative AI (Gen AI) and Large Language Models (LLMs) to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of working on mid-to-large-scale, live production-quality projects , particularly in the fintech or financial services domain . Key Responsibilities Fine-tune and optimize Large Language Models (LLMs) for mid-to-large-scale live production-quality applications. Host and deploy LLMs on custom infrastructure , ensuring high availability and performance. Conduct LLM evaluation following best practices as outlined in Hugging Face LLM Evaluation Guide . Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and implement AI-driven solutions tailored to business needs. Ensure model scalability, security, and compliance with industry standards. Required Skills and Experience Experience: 2–3 years of hands-on experience with Generative AI and LLMs . (Total IT experience is not a priority.) Domain Expertise: Prior experience in the fintech or financial services domain is essential. LLM Fine-Tuning: Demonstrated expertise in fine-tuning LLMs for live production environments (academic or PoC projects are not relevant). Infrastructure Management: Experience with hosting and deploying LLMs on custom infrastructure . LLM Evaluation: Proficiency in conducting LLM evaluations using industry-recognized methodologies and frameworks. Technical Skills Proficiency in Python and relevant AI/ML libraries (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow, Hugging Face ). Strong understanding of LLM architectures and their optimization techniques . Familiarity with cloud-based or on-premise infrastructure for AI deployments.