Key Responsibilities :
- Design, develop, and implement generative AI models (Transformers for text / image / audio generation) from research prototypes to production-ready systems.
- Optimize and deploy generative AI models on various edge devices (e.g., mobile, IoT, embedded systems, specialized AI accelerators) using C++ and relevant optimization techniques.
- Collaborate closely with research and Development Teams to identify, evaluate, and adapt novel generative AI architectures for edge deployment.
- Implement efficient inference pipelines, leveraging techniques such as model quantization, pruning, compilation, and hardware-specific optimizations.
- Develop and maintain robust C++ libraries and frameworks for model inference and integration on edge platforms.
- Conduct performance profiling, benchmarking, and debugging of AI models on target hardware.
- Contribute to the entire machine learning lifecycle, from data preprocessing and model training to deployment and monitoring.
- Stay up to date with the latest advancements in generative AI, edge computing, and C++ best practices.
- Mentor junior engineers and contribute to a culture of technical excellence.
Key Skills and Qualifications :
Strong Generative AI Skills (Must-Have) :
Deep understanding of Generative AI architectures : Extensive experience with and theoretical knowledge of various generative models, including :Autoregressive models for sequence generation (e.g., GPT, BERT, T5)Hands-on experience with popular deep learning frameworks : Proficiency in at least one of the following, with a strong preference for PyTorch :PyTorchTensorFlowModel Training and Evaluation : Proven ability to train, fine-tune, and evaluate generative models, including understanding of metrics relevant to generative tasks (e.g., FID, Inception Score, perceptual metrics).Data Generation and Manipulation : Experience with synthetic data generation, data augmentation, and managing large datasets for generative tasks.Understanding of Latent Spaces : Strong intuition and practical experience working with and manipulating latent spaces.C++ for Edge Deployment (Must-Have) :
Proficient C++ Programming : Excellent command of modern C++ (C++11 / 14 / 17 / 20) with strong software engineering principles, including memory management, data structures, and algorithms.Edge AI Frameworks / Libraries : Experience with C++-based inference engines and deployment tools for edge devices, such as :ONNX RuntimeTensorRTOpenVINOTFLite (C++ API)Core ML (for iOS / macOS deployment)Performance Optimization : Demonstrated experience in optimizing C++ code for performance, including multi-threading, SIMD instructions, and understanding of cache coherence.Embedded Systems / Hardware Interaction : Familiarity with the constraints and challenges of deploying on embedded systems, including limited memory, power, and computational resources.Good to have Skills :
Experience with specific AI accelerators (e.g., NVIDIA Jetson, Google Coral, Qualcomm AI Engine).Knowledge of low-level hardware programming or system-on-chip (SoC) architectures.Experience with real-time systems and low-latency applications.Familiarity with MLOps practices for deploying and managing AI models in production.Contributions to open-source generative AI projects or relevant C++ libraries.Experience with other programming languages relevant to AI / ML (e.g., Python for prototyping).Strong understanding of computer vision or natural language processing fundamentals.Education & Experience :
Masters or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Electronics Engineering, or a related field with a specialization in Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, or Computer Vision with 5+ years of experienceAlternatively, Bachelors degree with [7+] years of industry experience in a similar role focusing on Generative AI and C++ for edge deployment.Skills Required
Python, C++, Design, Develop, Pytorch, Tensorflow