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Artificial Intelligence Lead

Artificial Intelligence Lead

Academian IncPune, Maharashtra, India
4 days ago
Job description

Position : AI Technical Lead

Experience Required : 5+ Years

Company : Academian (EdTech Domain)

About Us

Academian is a leading EdTech company developing innovative software solutions. We focus on enhancing education through technology, delivering impactful learning experiences, and shaping the future of education with AI-driven solutions.

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced AI Technical Lead to spearhead the development and deployment of cutting-edge AI solutions. The ideal candidate will possess a strong foundation 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, Graph Databases, and open-source LLMs. This role also involves guiding the team 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, including :
  • Computer Vision : Image recognition, object detection, segmentation etc.
  • Natural Language Processing (NLP) : Text classification, summarization, question-answering systems etc.
  • Generative AI : Fine-tuning and deploying open-source large language models (LLMs) and Private Models.
  • RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) : Implement AI systems combining retrieval with generative models.
  • Optimize AI models for performance, scalability, and accuracy using core algorithms (regression, KNN, SVM, etc.).
  • Open-Source LLM Development :
  • Develop and fine-tune open-source LLMs to cater to domain-specific needs.
  • Deploy open-source LLMs effectively in production environments, ensuring scalability and low latency.
  • Explore and implement open-source tools and frameworks like Hugging Face, LangChain, and Transformer libraries.
  • Integration & Architecture :
  • Integrate AI solutions with Vector / Graph db for advanced data relationships and queries.
  • Implement and manage MLOps / LLMOps pipelines for efficient deployment, monitoring, and scaling of AI models.
  • Leadership :
  • Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering innovation and skill development.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product management, data engineering, and software development, to align AI strategies with business goals.
  • Infrastructure :
  • Leverage cloud AI platforms (AWS SageMaker, Google Vertex AI, Azure AI) for scalable solutions.
  • Adopt open-source frameworks and tools (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, Hugging Face) for experimentation and development.
  • Best Practices :
  • Establish robust practices for coding, testing, and documenting AI solutions.
  • Stay at the forefront of AI research and emerging trends like AGENTIC AI, RAG, and open-source LLM development.

Requirements

Experience

  • 5+ years of experience in AI / ML, with at least 2 years in a technical lead role.
  • Proven expertise in designing and deploying AI solutions in production environments.

    • Technical Skills

  • Strong proficiency in machine learning frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn).
  • Hands-on experience with tools like Hugging Face, OpenAI API, and Google AI tools.
  • In-depth understanding of core ML algorithms (regression, KNN, clustering, etc.) and deep learning models .
  • Familiarity with open-source LLM development and deployment
  • Experience with RAG architectures , Graph Databases , and LLMOps practices.
  • Expertise in CI / CD pipelines, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and cloud AI platforms (AWS, Google Cloud, Azure).

    • Domain Knowledge

  • Familiarity with EdTech standards (LTI, xAPI, QTI) and adaptive learning systems 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.
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