Gen AI Architect

Hiring for a Global IT service provider, in AI Forward Deployed Engineers. Experience: 8+ Years, based out of Chennai

Hiring: Forward Deployed Engineers/AI Architect – Model Optimization & Strategy Experience:

8+ Years |

Location:

Chennai → Japan (Relocation)

Job Type:

Full-time | Global AI Leadership Role About the Role We are looking for an

expert-level Applied AI Engineer

who operates at the

cutting edge of model optimization and large-scale AI systems . This is not an API-only role—you will

optimize, fine-tune, and deploy models at the core level , define technical standards, and act as a

strategic advisor to senior leadership .

This role offers a

unique global career path : First 7 months:

Based in

Chennai Post 7 months:

Relocation to Japan Language:

Willingness to

learn Japanese

(company-supported)

What You’ll Do

Model Optimization & Fine-Tuning Implement

PEFT, LoRA, QLoRA

to fine-tune open-source LLMs (LLaMA-class, Mistral-class) Customize models for domain-specific, production-grade use cases Handle complex edge cases in large-scale deployments

Performance, Quantization & Inference Optimize inference cost and latency using

quantization techniques

(GGUF, AWQ) Manage GPU memory efficiently and squeeze maximum performance from hardware Optimize dense vectors and embedding pipelines

State-of-the-Art Innovation Continuously evaluate and integrate emerging research (e.g.,

State Space Models , long-context optimization) Translate cutting-edge research into real-world client deliverables

Strategic & Executive Engagement Act as a

trusted AI advisor to C-level leaders Define the “Art of the Possible” for enterprise AI Shape long-term AI roadmaps balancing

cost, risk, and performance

Thought Leadership Represent the organization at

industry forums, conferences, and internal playbooks Define technical culture and standards across AI teams Technical Requirements Expert-level

PyTorch

(TensorFlow exposure is a plus) Deep understanding of

Transformers & Attention mechanisms Experience with

vLLM, TGI , and custom model serving Strong grasp of

quantization, GPU optimization, and Model Ops Experience with

training data curation, synthetic data, and RLHF concepts

Leadership & Soft Skills Executive-level communication and influence Ability to lead cross-org initiatives and resolve conflicts Strategic decision-making mindset Passion for building long-term AI vision and culture Openness and commitment to

learning Japanese

for Japan relocation

✈️ Global Mobility Initial 7 months:

Chennai Thereafter:

Long-term relocation to

Japan Japanese language learning support provided