Saviance · 3 months ago
Gen AI Engineer (LLM Expert)
BigRio is a Boston-based, remote-first technology consulting firm specializing in advanced data and software solutions. They are seeking a highly skilled Generative AI Engineer with expert-level experience in LLMs and OpenAI APIs to design, build, and optimize AI-powered applications. The role requires advanced skills in prompt engineering and retrieval-augmented generation systems.
Information Technology & Services
Responsibilities
Design and implement LLM-driven features using OpenAI API (including reasoning vs. non-reasoning models, model versioning, temperature settings, and best practices)
Apply advanced prompt engineering and model tuning techniques to drive performance and accuracy
Experience with Vision Models
Build retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) systems using Langchain and ChromaDB
Develop interactive AI tools and UIs using Gradio
Ensure seamless SSO integration and secure access controls
Implement Dockerized environments for scalable deployments
Connect and automate data pipelines including Google Drive integration
Write clean, maintainable code in Python, and contribute to a collaborative, agile development environment
Qualification
Required
3–5+ years of experience in AI/ML development, with proven, expert-level hands-on work in LLMs and Generative AI
Mastery of the OpenAI API, including reasoning capabilities, temperature control, and fine-tuning parameters
Deep experience with prompt engineering and AI response optimization
Strong Python development skills
Production-level experience with Langchain, ChromaDB, and RAG architectures
Proficiency with Gradio for front-end prototyping
Experience with Docker, SSO, and cloud API integrations (e.g., Google Drive)
Strong problem-solving and communication skills
Comfortable working independently and collaborating across time zones
Preferred
Experience with other vector databases and frameworks
Familiarity with MLOps or AI infrastructure tooling
Previous experience in healthcare, biotech, or highly regulated domains