You will collaborate with a team of skilled professionals, including data scientists and software engineers, focusing on the development of advanced backend systems and Generative AI applications. This role reports to the engineering manager and involves close partnership with stakeholders to ensure the delivery of reliable, business-ready solutions.
VPP-50 - LLM Engineer
VPP-50 – LLM Engineer
We are seeking an LLM Engineer to design, adapt, and deploy production-grade large language model solutions. This role focuses on fine-tuning and prompting strategies, building and optimizing RAG pipelines, integrating LLMs into backend systems, and ensuring reliability, performance, cost efficiency, and safety at scale.
Department:
AI, Insights, & Solutions
Project Location(s):
India/South America - Remote
Job Type:
Employee
Education:
Bachelor's
Who You’ll Work With
What You’ll Do
• 5+ years of experience in Python programming and backend development.
• Proficiency in SQL and Bash scripting.
• Strong background in Large Language Models (LLMs) and Generative AI technologies.
• Experience with data science and machine learning, including feature engineering and model evaluation.
• Familiarity with databases such as PostgreSQL and MySQL.
What You’ll Bring
• Develop and maintain production-grade backend systems and Generative AI applications.
• Design and implement retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) pipelines.
• Orchestrate machine learning models for optimal performance.
• Create and optimize scalable APIs to support business needs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate AI solutions into existing frameworks.
Nice-to-Haves
• Experience with frameworks like FastAPI, Flask, or Django.
• Knowledge of REST APIs, asynchronous programming in Python, and microservices architecture.
• Understanding of MLOps tools and infrastructure, including Docker and Kubernetes.
• Familiarity with AWS services, such as EC2, S3, Lambda, and SageMaker.
• Experience with CI/CD processes and model monitoring techniques.
What Makes Us Great Place To Work
Vekend is a people-first organization focused on developing thoughtful products and services that create meaningful impact for our customers and communities. We are committed to fostering a collaborative, respectful, and inclusive work environment where employees are empowered to take ownership of their work, contribute ideas, and grow professionally. We strive to support flexibility and work-life balance while maintaining high standards of performance and accountability.
What Makes Us Great Place To Work
For all locations, the good-faith, reasonable annualized full-time compensation for this role will be determined based on competitive market data and may vary depending on geographic location, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, education, and other business considerations. Specific compensation details will be discussed during the interview process.,Vekend offers a comprehensive benefits and wellness package designed to support employees’ overall well-being, financial security, and professional growth. Eligibility and coverage are subject to the terms of the applicable benefit plans and company policies.,Eligible employees have access to medical, dental, and vision insurance with company contributions toward premiums, a 401(k) retirement plan with company matching, and Paid Time Off that begins accruing on the first day of employment. We also support flexible work arrangements and opportunities for professional growth.,Benefits eligibility, coverage, and company contributions are subject to the terms of the applicable plan documents and may be modified at the company’s discretion.