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Position: Lead AI Engineer
Experience Required: 4+ Years
Company: Academian (EdTech Domain)
Work Location: Pune

Role Overview
 
We are seeking an experienced Lead 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:
  • 5+ years in AI/ML system development and deployment in production environments.
  • 2+ years of experience in team leading.
  • 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:
  • Bachelor’s 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
 
Academian, a carve-out of the 22-year-old Intraedge Inc (www.intraedge.com), is a rapidly growing service, product, and learning development company specializing in EdTech. With 500+ team members, we deliver innovative solutions spanning LMS, CMS, custom software, cloud architecture, and digital learning.
 
At Academian, you’ll work on transformative projects that improve learning experiences globally. From K-12 to higher education, publishing, and workforce development, we are redefining education technology with a strong commitment to DEIB and innovation.
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