AI Model Developer

Job Title: AI Model Developer

Location: Remote
Employment Type:  Contract 

Job Summary:

We are seeking a skilled and innovative AI Model Developer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in working with Large Language Models (LLMs) and developing advanced AI solutions to enhance our company's capabilities. This role will involve creating, fine-tuning, and deploying models that leverage cutting-edge techniques to improve consumer experiences.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement models using OpenAI’s ChatGPT API or similar LLMs, with a focus on prompt engineering and fine-tuning.

• Utilize retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) methods to improve model performance and information retrieval.

• Write Python scripts for data processing, API integration, and model deployment.

• Work with OpenAI and RESTful APIs to integrate AI models into existing systems.

• Manage structured and unstructured data using SQL and MongoDB.

• Leverage Azure Databricks for data processing and model training.

• Implement embedding models for efficient storage and retrieval of vector data.

• Document all processes, changes, and designs to ensure traceability and team communication.

• Troubleshoot integration issues and debug AI models for optimal performance.

• Work with distributed data systems such as Databricks and Apache Spark.

• Conduct clustering, embedding creation, and evaluation for structured, semi-structured, and unstructured data.

• Apply model alignment and bias mitigation strategies.

• Use tools such as LangSmith, MLflow, and custom evaluation functions for performance testing and monitoring.

Preferred Skills & Qualifications:

• Proven experience in LLM development and deployment.

• Hands-on expertise in Python, SQL, and cloud-based platforms (especially Azure).

• Familiarity with vector databases and embedding techniques.

• Knowledge of MLOps, CI/CD for AI pipelines, and model versioning.

• Strong understanding of information retrieval and RAG architectures.