Job Title : Lead Analyst – AI Engineer
Location : Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Job Type : Full-Time | Hybrid (3 days in office)
About the Role
We are seeking an innovative and highly skilled Lead Analyst – AI Engineer to join our advanced technology and research team in Chennai. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in machine learning, deep learning, and algorithm development, with strong proficiency in Python and modern AI frameworks such as PyTorch and TensorFlow.
You will be responsible for building and optimizing AI models that enhance image processing, data analysis, and automation workflows for large-scale engineering and manufacturing applications. This position offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI systems, collaborate with global experts, and contribute to the development of next-generation intelligent technologies.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and deploy AI / ML models for image processing, pattern recognition, and data-driven automation.
- Build and refine deep learning architectures (CNNs, RNNs, Transformers, LSTMs, Attention mechanisms).
- Implement and evaluate supervised and unsupervised learning algorithms, model regularization, and feature engineering.
- Work with Hugging Face Transformers, vector databases (Milvus, FAISS, Pinecone, ElasticSearch), and RAG pipelines for LLM applications.
- Develop high-performance algorithms using Python, NumPy, Pandas, and Scikit-learn.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate AI systems into production environments.
- Optimize models for scalability, latency, and accuracy across diverse data sets.
- Use Git / GitHub, Docker, and Jupyter Notebooks for development, version control, and experimentation.
- Communicate results and insights effectively to stakeholders and technical peers.
Required Qualifications
Education : PhD with 2+ years, or Master’s with 5+ years, or Bachelor’s with 7+ years of experience in AI / ML, Computer Science, or related engineering field.Must be from a premier institute (IIT, IISc, IIIT, NIT, BITS, or top regional Tier-1 college).Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in :Python, Deep Learning, Machine Learning, Algorithm Development, and Image Processing.3.5–4 years of proficiency with PyTorch or TensorFlow / Keras.Experience working in product, semiconductor, or hardware manufacturing companies is mandatory.Strong background in data structures, optimization, and model deployment.Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.Preferred Qualifications
Familiarity with LLMs, prompt engineering, and fine-tuning transformer-based architectures.Exposure to SQL, data pipelines, and cloud-based ML environments.Prior experience in AI for manufacturing, imaging, or process control.Strong foundation in mathematics, statistics, and applied algorithms.Work Environment & Process
Hybrid Model : 3 days working from office in Chennai.Interview Process : 3 technical rounds + 1 HR round.Relocation : Support available for qualified candidates.No Poach Companies : HCL (current company must not be HCL).Education Restriction : No B.Sc / BCA graduates.