Senior AI/ML Engineer

About Persistent

We are an AI-led, platform-driven Digital Engineering and Enterprise Modernization partner, combining deep technical expertise and industry experience to help our clients anticipate what's next. Our offerings and proven solutions create a unique competitive advantage for our clients by giving them the power to see beyond and rise above. We work with many industry-leading organizations across the world, including 20 Fortune 50 companies and 4 of the 5 top banks in both the US and India, and numerous innovators across the healthcare ecosystem.

Our disruptor's mindset, commitment to client success, and agility to thrive in the dynamic environment have enabled us to sustain our growth momentum. Persistent has been recognized across top industry platforms for innovation, leadership, and inclusion. We reported $1,654.4M FY26 revenue with 17.4% Y-o-Y growth. We have delivered 24 sequential quarters of growth with $436.0M in Q4 FY26 revenue, up 3.2% Q-o-Q and 16.2% Y-o-Y growth. Our 27,500+ global team members, located in 18 countries, have been instrumental in helping the market leaders transform their industries.

About Position:

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior AI/ML Engineer - Generative AI & GCP to design, develop, and deploy next-generation AI-powered applications leveraging Large Language Models (LLMs), Agentic AI frameworks, Machine Learning, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP). The ideal candidate will be responsible for building intelligent workflows, scalable AI platforms, cloud-native applications, and enterprise-grade Generative AI solutions that drive business innovation and operational efficiency. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work with cutting-edge AI technologies including LangChain, LangGraph, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), Agentic AI systems, and cloud-native machine learning platforms.

• Role: Senior AI/ML Engineer - Generative AI & GCP
• Location: Bengaluru, Hyderabad
• Experience: Between 5 to 8 Years
• Job Type: Full Time Employment

What You'll Do:

• Design and develop AI-powered applications using LangChain, LangGraph, and modern LLM frameworks.
• Build intelligent agentic workflows, multi-agent systems, and autonomous AI orchestration solutions.
• Develop, train, evaluate, and deploy Machine Learning models for business-critical use cases.
• Integrate Large Language Models (LLMs) with enterprise applications, APIs, and organizational data sources.
• Design and implement Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) architectures to improve AI response accuracy.
• Develop scalable backend services and RESTful APIs for AI-powered applications.
• Deploy, monitor, and manage AI and ML workloads on Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Build and optimize vector search solutions using embeddings and vector databases.
• Fine-tune prompts, workflows, and orchestration logic to enhance AI solution effectiveness.
• Implement model monitoring, observability, performance tuning, and governance controls.
• Collaborate with architects, product owners, business stakeholders, and engineering teams to translate requirements into technical solutions.
• Develop AI platforms that are scalable, secure, resilient, and production-ready.
• Ensure compliance with AI governance, security, privacy, and responsible AI practices.
• Troubleshoot production incidents and optimize model inference efficiency and application performance.
• Participate in technical design reviews, architecture discussions, and innovation initiatives.

Expertise You'll Bring:

• 5 to 8 years of experience in software development, Machine Learning, or AI engineering.
• Strong programming expertise in Python.
• Hands-on experience with LangChain and LangGraph frameworks.
• Strong understanding of Machine Learning algorithms, model development, and deployment practices.
• Experience developing and integrating Large Language Model (LLM) solutions.
• Expertise in Prompt Engineering, AI orchestration, and conversational AI systems.
• Experience building and deploying cloud-native solutions on Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Strong understanding of RESTful API development and integration patterns.
• Experience working with Generative AI applications and enterprise AI implementations.
• Familiarity with software design patterns, scalable architecture, and cloud-native development principles.
• Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Experience working in Agile development environments.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong ownership mindset and commitment to delivering high-quality solutions.
• Passion for innovation, continuous learning, and emerging AI technologies.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Culture focused on talent development with quarterly growth opportunities and company-sponsored higher education and certifications
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies
• Employee engagement initiatives such as project parties, flexible work hours, and Long Service awards
• Annual health check-ups
• Insurance coverage: group term life, personal accident, and Mediclaim hospitalization for self, spouse, two children, and parents

Values-Driven, People-Centric & Inclusive Work Environment:

Persistent is dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We invite applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities, and regardless of gender or gender preference. We welcome diverse candidates from all backgrounds.

• We support hybrid work and flexible hours to fit diverse lifestyles.
• Our office is accessibility-friendly, with ergonomic setups and assistive technologies to support employees with physical disabilities.
• If you are a person with disabilities and have specific requirements, please inform us during the application process or at any time during your employment.

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"Persistent is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind."