Position
: Senior AI Engineer
Experience Required
: 4+ Years
Company
: Academian (EdTech Domain)
Work Location:
Pune
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced
Senior AI Engineer
to spearhead the development and deployment of cutting-edge AI solutions. The ideal candidate will have strong foundations in AI algorithms, hands-on expertise with machine learning and deep learning frameworks, and a forward-thinking approach to leveraging emerging AI technologies like
Agentic AI, RAG, LangGraph, LangChain, Graph Databases, and open-source LLMs
.
This role involves designing and implementing advanced AI capabilities, building real-time data pipelines, integrating with modern cloud AI platforms, and mentoring junior engineers to deliver scalable, efficient, and impactful AI products aligned with the EdTech domain.
Key Responsibilities
AI Model Development:
Design, train, and deploy AI models for diverse use cases in
Computer Vision, NLP, and Generative AI
.
Fine-tune and deploy open-source large language models (LLMs) and private models for EdTech applications.
Implement
RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation)
systems combining retrieval with generative models.
Leverage
LangGraph
and
LangChain
for orchestration, multi-step workflows, and stateful agent design.
Data Engineering & Integration:
Develop and integrate
real-time data pipelines
and event-driven architectures using
Kafka, Spark, or PySpark
.
Build secure, scalable, and cloud-native AI solutions using
AWS Bedrock, SageMaker, Google Vertex AI, Azure ML (AML), Azure AKS
, and related services.
Implement
MLOps/LLMOps pipelines
for efficient deployment, monitoring, and scaling of AI models.
AI Infrastructure & Tools:
Work with modern AI toolkits and frameworks such as
Hugging Face Transformers, MLflow, and Databricks
.
Develop prompt engineering strategies and optimize LLMs for improved accuracy and relevance.
Contribute to internal AI frameworks and toolkits for accelerated adoption across teams.
Leadership:
Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering innovation and skill development.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align AI strategies with business goals.
Promote best practices in coding, testing, documentation, and model lifecycle management.
Requirements
Experience:
3+ years in AI/ML system development and deployment in production environments.
Proven track record of designing AI systems in
cloud environments
and working with
data-intensive pipelines
.
Technical Skills:
Strong Python proficiency (async programming, multi-step workflows).
Expertise in machine learning and deep learning frameworks:
TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn
.
Proficiency with tools like
Hugging Face, LangChain, LangGraph, OpenAI API, and Bedrock API
.
Hands-on experience with
ETL/ELT workflows
, data transformations, and
SQL (data modeling, normalization, optimization)
.
Knowledge of
RAG architectures, Graph Databases, and MCP (Model Context Protocol)
.
Familiarity with
CI/CD pipelines
, containerization (
Docker, Kubernetes
), and cloud AI platforms (
AWS, GCP, Azure
).
Domain Knowledge:
Understanding of
EdTech standards
like
LTI, xAPI, QTI
, and SCORM.
Familiarity with
adaptive learning systems
and educational content pipelines.
Knowledge of workflows in K-12, higher education, and corporate learning environments is a strong plus.
Soft Skills:
Exceptional leadership and team mentoring abilities.
Strong problem-solving skills and excellent communication for technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Education:
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, AI, Data Science, or related fields.
Why Join Us
Opportunity to lead AI initiatives that shape the future of education technology.
Work in a collaborative, mission-driven environment with a focus on innovation.
Engage with impactful projects and cutting-edge AI technologies.
Competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.
Employee Benefits
Health Insurance: Employee + Spouse + Two Children + Parents
GPA Coverage for Employee
Hybrid Work Model
Compliance: PF and Gratuity
About Academian
Website:
www.academian.com
Academian, a carve-out of the 22-year-old Intraedge Inc (
www.intraedge.com)
, is a rapidly growing service, product, and learning development company specializing in EdTech. With 500+ team members, we deliver innovative solutions spanning LMS, CMS, custom software, cloud architecture, and digital learning.
At Academian, you’ll work on transformative projects that improve learning experiences globally. From K-12 to higher education, publishing, and workforce development, we are redefining education technology with a strong commitment to DEIB and innovation.
