Senior AI Engineer

Position: Senior AI Engineer

Experience Required: 4+ Years

Company: Academian (EdTech Domain)

Work Location: Pune

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior AI Engineer to spearhead the development and deployment of cutting-edge AI solutions. The ideal candidate will have strong foundations 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, LangGraph, LangChain, Graph Databases, and open-source LLMs.

This role involves designing and implementing advanced AI capabilities, building real-time data pipelines, integrating with modern cloud AI platforms, and mentoring junior engineers 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 in Computer Vision, NLP, and Generative AI.
  • Fine-tune and deploy open-source large language models (LLMs) and private models for EdTech applications.
  • Implement RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) systems combining retrieval with generative models.
  • Leverage LangGraph and LangChain for orchestration, multi-step workflows, and stateful agent design.
• Data Engineering & Integration:
  • Develop and integrate real-time data pipelines and event-driven architectures using Kafka, Spark, or PySpark.
  • Build secure, scalable, and cloud-native AI solutions using AWS Bedrock, SageMaker, Google Vertex AI, Azure ML (AML), Azure AKS, and related services.
  • Implement MLOps/LLMOps pipelines for efficient deployment, monitoring, and scaling of AI models.
• AI Infrastructure & Tools:
  • Work with modern AI toolkits and frameworks such as Hugging Face Transformers, MLflow, and Databricks.
  • Develop prompt engineering strategies and optimize LLMs for improved accuracy and relevance.
  • Contribute to internal AI frameworks and toolkits for accelerated adoption across teams.
• Leadership:
  • Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering innovation and skill development.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align AI strategies with business goals.
  • Promote best practices in coding, testing, documentation, and model lifecycle management.

Requirements

• Experience:
  • 3+ years in AI/ML system development and deployment in production environments.
  • Proven track record of designing AI systems in cloud environments and working with data-intensive pipelines.
• Technical Skills:
  • Strong Python proficiency (async programming, multi-step workflows).
  • Expertise in machine learning and deep learning frameworks: TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn.
  • Proficiency with tools like Hugging Face, LangChain, LangGraph, OpenAI API, and Bedrock API.
  • Hands-on experience with ETL/ELT workflows, data transformations, and SQL (data modeling, normalization, optimization).
  • Knowledge of RAG architectures, Graph Databases, and MCP (Model Context Protocol).
  • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and cloud AI platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure).
• Domain Knowledge:
  • Understanding of EdTech standards like LTI, xAPI, QTI, and SCORM.
  • Familiarity with adaptive learning systems and educational content pipelines.
  • Knowledge of workflows in K-12, higher education, and corporate learning environments 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.

Employee Benefits

• Health Insurance: Employee + Spouse + Two Children + Parents
• GPA Coverage for Employee
• Hybrid Work Model
• Compliance: PF and Gratuity

About Academian

Website: www.academian.com

Academian is a carve-out of an existing 22-year IT company - Intraedge Inc (www.intraedge.com)

Academian is a service, product, and learning development company in the education domain with a current headcount of 500+ team members. We are rapidly becoming a leading force in the education technology space.

We specialize in delivering innovative services, products, and learning development solutions tailored for the education sector. Our expertise spans across K-12, higher education, professional institutions, publishers, online program managers (OPMs), and corporate learning environments.

At Academian, we combine deep industry knowledge with a product-oriented design approach, enabling us to craft high-impact learning experiences and technology solutions. From content development and media production to strategic staffing and custom software development, we support every phase of the educational lifecycle.

Our Specialties Include:

• EdTech Solutions: LMS, CMS, Custom Software, Cloud Architecture
• Digital Learning: Content Design, Learning Experience Design, Accessibility, Media Development
• Education Services: K-12, Higher Education, Workforce Development, Publishing & Prepress
• Strategic Services: Product Management, Strategic Consulting, Technology & Digital Transformation, Staffing.

We’re passionate about shaping the future of learning-and we’re looking for talented, mission-driven individuals to grow with us. Join our team and be part of building meaningful solutions that make a real impact in education.

We deliver innovative EdTech solutions and craft custom eLearning experiences. Drive digital transformation

with our advanced technology & DEIB commitment.