Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning Engineer

Short Description

Job Description

We are seeking a talented and motivated AI Engineer in Large Language Models (LLM) and Generative Artificial Intelligence (Gen AI) to join our dynamic team. This role offers a unique opportunity for individuals seeking a diverse workload. In this role you will find yourself developing and optimising advanced algorithms and models for natural language processing and generative AI within current and future applications . You will spearhead and implement innovative projects for document processing, content extraction and information retrieval such as sentiment analysis in student feedback, evaluations, and surveys; automate multi-label categorisation; summarise lengthy texts and articles; integrate optical character recognition (OCR) capabilities into workflows and pipelines, among others.

Job Requirements

• Education/Experience:

• Bachelor, Master or PhD in STEM-related disciplines (e.g., Computer Science, Engineering), or minimally 3 years of practical experience in Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, or data-related role

• Technical Proficiency:

• Solid foundation in machine learning, deep learning, and natural language processing techniques with strong understanding of Large Language Models (LLM) and Generative Artificial Intelligence (Gen AI)
• Demonstrated proficiency in Python, R, SQL, and various machine learning libraries (e.g., Pandas, Polar, Retrieval, Embeddings, Transformers, TensorFlow, Scikit-learn, PyTorch) and frameworks (e.g., Retrieval-Augmented Generation, LangChain)
• Some experience in developing and implementing Large Language Models and Generative AI solutions that includes fine-tuning LLMs for specific domains
• Strong understanding of statistical modeling, machine learning, and visualisation techniques
• Familiar with cloud technologies, cloud-based environments and infrastructure (e.g., Azure, GCP, AWS). Certification is a plus
• Familiar with databases for embeddings (e.g., NoSQL, VectorDB, GraphDB)
• Familiar with OCR technologies with a focus on PDF pre-processing, text extraction, and standardisation to ensure reliable outputs
• Familiar with CI/CD frameworks (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes, Git, Airflow)
• Familiar with RestAPI frameworks (e.g., Flask, FastAPI, Spring)
• Knowledge of Power BI is a plus

• Soft Skills:

• Ability to work independently and also be a team player.  Excellent communication and collaboration skills are essential.