Tech Lead – AI & LLM Engineering

Job Category: Tech Lead – AI & LLM Engineering
Job Type: Full Time
Job Location: Pune
Job Experience: 6 years
At XTS we are redefining how learning content is created and delivered. We are seeking a highly skilled Tech Lead – AI & LLM Engineering to lead the design and development of next-generation AI systems leveraging Large Language Models (LLMs), Model Context Protocol (MCP), Agentic AI frameworks, and intelligent automation.

The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in LLM integration, fine-tuning, and orchestration, combined with strong system design and software engineering skills to build scalable, secure, and intelligent solutions for enterprise use cases.

Responsibilities

We’re entering a critical phase:

  • Lead architecture and end-to-end design of AI-integrated systems using LLMs and modern AI frameworks.
  • Develop, fine-tune, and deploy custom LLM models for domain-specific applications (retrieval, summarization, Q&A, automation, etc.).
  • Integrate LLMs with existing products and workflows using APIs, vector databases, and orchestration frameworks.
  • Implement Agentic AI workflows for autonomous task execution, decision-making, and context management.
  • Work with Model Context Protocol (MCP) for building context-aware AI systems and multi-agent ecosystems.
  • Design RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) pipelines using vector databases (Pinecone, Chroma, FAISS, etc.).
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to identify opportunities for AI enablement across platforms.
  • Ensure data security, prompt safety, and governance in all AI solutions.
  • Guide a cross-functional team of engineers and data scientists in developing production-grade AI applications.
  • Research and evaluate emerging AI frameworks, APIs, and tools to enhance system capabilities.

 

Technical Skills & Expertise:

Core AI/LLM Skills:

  • LLMs: GPT, Claude, Llama, Mistral, Gemini, etc.
  • Fine-tuning & prompt engineering for domain-specific performance.
  • RAG architecture, embeddings, and semantic search.
  • Agentic AI frameworks (LangGraph, AutoGPT, CrewAI, or similar).
  • MCP (Model Context Protocol) integration and context orchestration.
  • LLMOps (deployment, monitoring, evaluation, and optimization).

Programming & Frameworks:

  • Python (FastAPI, LangChain, LlamaIndex, HuggingFace Transformers).
  • API integration & orchestration using REST / GraphQL.
  • Knowledge of microservices, event-driven design, and containerization (Docker/Kubernetes).

Data & Infrastructure:

  • Experience with Vector Databases (Pinecone, Chroma, Milvus, Weaviate).
  • Cloud Platforms: AWS / Azure / GCP (preferred: AWS Sagemaker, Bedrock, Azure OpenAI).
  • Familiarity with data pipelines, MLOps, and data governance best practices.

Additional Good-to-Haves:

  • Experience with multimodal AI (vision + language).
  • Familiarity with OpenAI Assistants API, MCP-based tools, or Anthropic ecosystem.
  • Understanding of ethical AI, safety, and compliance standards.

Soft Skills & Leadership:

  • Proven ability to lead and mentor technical teams in AI solution development.
  • Strong analytical and architectural thinking.
  • Excellent communication, documentation, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Passion for innovation, research, and continuous learning in AI technologies.

Education:

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, or a related field.
  • Certifications in AI/ML, LLMs, or Cloud AI Services are a plus.

Tech Stack: Large Language Models, Agentic AI, MCP, Design RAG, Cloud, Vector Database, Python, Fast API, Microservices, Docker, Kubernetes.

Expected Joining: Within a month.

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