Technical Lead - Ahmedabad, India - Crest Data

Description

The Technical Lead for AI/ML plays a critical role in driving the technical direction and execution of artificial intelligence and machine learning projects within the organization.

This position combines strong technical expertise in AI/ML with leadership skills to guide a team of engineers and data scientists in developing innovative AI/ML solutions.

The Technical Lead will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into technical designs and drive the successful implementation, testing and deployment of AI/ML models and systems.

Key Responsibilities:1.

AI/ML Model Training and DevelopmentLead the development of new AI Models from scratch and fine-tuning existing base models with new dataImplement and execute model evaluation experiments to test and pick the best model for a certain taskBuild high throughput and automated data pipelines to allow Data analysis and model trainingLead feature engineering to select the most relevant features in datasets to train models onPick the right set of evaluation metric to test model candidates for deploymentUse MLOps principles to allow continuous model tuning and performance improvements2.

AI/ML Model Deployment:
Lead the deployment of AI/ML models into production environments, ensuring scalability, reliability, and performance.
Implement best practices for model versioning, monitoring, and maintenance to ensure ongoing model accuracy and effectiveness.
Collaborate with DevOps and infrastructure teams to integrate AI/ML components into CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment processes.
Implement CI/CD practices for AI/ML development, including automated testing, code review processes, and continuous integration pipelines.
Automate deployment processes for AI/ML models using tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, or similar platforms.3.


Technology Expertise:

Demonstrate deep expertise in AI/ML technologies, including TensorFlow, PyTorch, Keras, NumPy, Pandas and familiarity with platforms such as OpenAI, Hugging Face, Perplexity AI and Anthropic.

Stay current with advancements in AI/ML research and technologies, evaluating their applicability to the organization's needs and projects.4.


Architecture and Design:
Design and implement architectures around AI/ML solutions, including data pipelines, model serving infrastructure, and integration with existing systems.

Collaborate with data engineers to ensure the availability, quality, and reliability of data sources for AI/ML model training and deployment.5.

Python Development:
Utilize Python programming for AI/ML model development, automation scripts, and development of supporting tools and utilities.
Collaborate with software engineering teams to integrate AI/ML capabilities into software applications and services.

Requirements:
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or related field.
Extensive experience (6+ years) in AI/ML development, with a focus on deploying models into production environments.

Strong proficiency in AI/ML frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, Keras, NumPy, Pandas and familiarity with platforms such as OpenAI, Hugging Face, Perplexity AI and Anthropic.

Experience building architectures around AI/ML solutions, including data pipelines, model serving infrastructure, and integration with existing systems.
Hands-on experience with CI/CD practices and tools, with a strong understanding of software development lifecycle processes.
Proficiency in Python programming and experience with relevant libraries and frameworks for AI/ML development.

Experience of Python Pandas and similar languages is a mustWorked on pre-processing pipelines ensuring security compliances standards are metExcellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Strong problem-solving abilities and a passion for innovation and continuous improvement in AI/ML deployment practices.