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Principal AI Engineer

Viettel High Technology Industries Corporation · Santa Clara, CA, US · $118k - $142k

Actively hiring Posted 5 months ago

Job Summary

We are seeking a dynamic and highly skilled Principal AI Engineer to lead the development and deployment of cutting-edge artificial intelligence solutions across our organization. In this pivotal role, you will drive innovation by architecting scalable AI systems, mentoring engineering teams, and collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders to solve complex data challenges. Your expertise in machine learning frameworks, natural language processing, big data technologies, and cloud platforms will be instrumental in advancing our AI capabilities. This position offers an exciting opportunity to shape the future of AI-driven products and services in a fast-paced, forward-thinking environment.

Duties

  • Lead the design, development, and implementation of advanced AI models utilizing frameworks such as TensorFlow and other machine learning tools.
  • Oversee model training, evaluation, and deployment processes to ensure high performance and reliability across production environments.
  • Collaborate with data engineers to develop robust ETL pipelines, optimize database design, and manage large-scale data processing using Hadoop, Spark, and Talend.
  • Drive innovation in natural language processing (NLP), unsupervised learning techniques, and quantum engineering applications to solve complex problems.
  • Mentor and guide engineering teams on best practices for model development, data mining, and analytics strategies.
  • Work closely with product teams to integrate AI solutions into customer-facing platforms using Java, Python, R, VBA, Bash (Unix shell), and other programming languages.
  • Lead efforts in data visualization and analytics using tools like Looker to communicate insights effectively.
  • Ensure scalable model deployment on cloud platforms such as AWS while maintaining security standards.
  • Stay abreast of emerging AI trends and research to continuously enhance our technological edge.

Experience

  • Proven experience as a senior or principal AI engineer with a strong background in machine learning frameworks such as TensorFlow or similar tools.
  • Extensive hands-on experience with big data technologies including Hadoop, Spark, and ETL processes using Talend or equivalent tools.
  • Deep understanding of database design principles and proficiency in SQL for data querying and management.
  • Strong programming skills in Python, Java, R, C, Bash (Unix shell), VBA or related languages used for model development and automation.
  • Demonstrated expertise in natural language processing (NLP), unsupervised learning methods, and model training techniques.
  • Experience deploying AI models at scale within cloud environments like AWS or similar platforms.
  • Knowledge of analytics tools such as Looker for data visualization and reporting purposes.
  • Familiarity with quantum engineering concepts is a plus but not required.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills combined with the ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly across teams. Join us as a Principal AI Engineer to lead transformative projects that leverage the power of artificial intelligence! Your innovative mindset will help shape the future of our technology landscape while working alongside talented professionals dedicated to excellence in analytics and machine learning.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $118,213.07 - $142,364.13 per year

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Santa Clara, CA 95054

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