Artificial Intelligence Engineer

Position Title : AI Engineer Location : Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India (Hybrid)

Job Type : Full-Time | Engineering | AI / ML Development

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced AI Engineer with strong expertise in Python, PyTorch, algorithms, and scalable model deployment . This role involves building production-ready AI solutions within an engineering product, semiconductor, or hardware manufacturing environment .

Key Responsibilities

Implement and maintain PyTorch-based training and inference pipelines

Develop modular, reusable code for data processing, model evaluation, and serving

Optimize code for performance and accuracy

Manage data transfer between systems (Windows / Linux) using protocols such as gRPC, protobuf

Apply CI / CD, version control, testing, and documentation best practices

Support deployment of AI / ML models into production or internal tools

Collaborate with algorithm experts to transform research into scalable products

Mandatory Qualifications

MS / MTech (preferably from IIT, IISc, IIIT, BITS, NIT, or Tier-1 institutes)

Minimum 3+ years experience in Algorithm Development

Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience in Python and PyTorch

Strong working knowledge of version control, software testing, deployment workflows

Experience in semiconductor, hardware manufacturing, or engineering product companies (current or past)

Preferred Skills

Experience with gRPC, protobuf, shared memory, data serialization protocols

Knowledge of system integration and cross-platform development

Strong mathematical foundation

Hiring Restrictions

No candidates currently working at HCL

No B.Sc / BCA graduates

No major employment gaps; must have minimum 2 years tenure in each organization

Work Mode and Process

Hybrid work model

Interview Rounds : 3 Technical + 1 HR