Senior Lead AI Engineer

Job Title:

Generative AI Engineer (Core FastAPI Development) Location:

Bengaluru / Mumbai Job Type :: Fulltime Experience:

8-10 Years Work Mode:

Hybrid Shift:

2nd Shift Position Overview We are seeking a

Generative AI Engineer

with strong expertise in

FastAPI development

to design, build, and deploy robust backend systems powering next-generation AI applications. You will work closely with data scientists, ML engineers, and product teams to deliver scalable and high-performing AI-driven solutions. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain high-performance backend systems using

Python

and

FastAPI . Develop and expose

RESTful APIs

for AI-powered services ensuring security, reliability, and scalability. Implement

prompt engineering ,

retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) , and

embedding techniques

to enhance AI model performance. Integrate

vector databases

(e.g., Pinecone, ChromaDB) for efficient data storage and retrieval. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to prototype, test, and deploy AI solutions aligned with business goals. Develop and maintain

CI/CD pipelines

for continuous model integration, testing, and deployment. Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize backend and AI systems for performance and scalability. Stay updated with advancements in

LLMs, generative AI,

and backend technologies. Document APIs, workflows, and architectures for team knowledge sharing. Required Skills & Qualifications Bachelor’s or Master’s in

Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field . 5+ years of backend development experience with

Python

and

FastAPI . Proven experience deploying

Generative AI models (LLMs, GANs, VAEs)

in production. Strong understanding of

prompt engineering, RAG, embeddings,

and

vector databases . Hands-on experience integrating AI models with

RESTful APIs

and managing secure API authentication. Proficiency in

Docker ,

Kubernetes , and

cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) . Familiarity with

SQL

and

NoSQL

databases (PostgreSQL, MongoDB, etc.). Strong problem-solving and debugging skills. Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.