Sr. LLM Lead

Job Description

K&K Talents is an international recruiting agency that has been providing technical resources globally since 1993 . This position is with one of our clients in India , who is actively hiring candidates to expand their teams. Title: Sr. LLM Lead – GenAI / ML (Python, Langchain) Location: Gurugram, India - Onsite Employment Type: Contract Project Duration: 6 Months Skills: Python, LangChain, Embeddings, Vector DBs (FAISS/Pinecone), Prompt Tuning, AWS/Azure/GCP Notice Period: Immediate Role: We are seeking highly skilled and experienced Senior LLM Engineers with a strong background in Machine Learning and Software Engineering who have transitioned into Generative AI (GenAI) and Large Language Models (LLMs) over the past 3–4 years. This is a hands-on engineering role focused on designing, building, and deploying GenAI-based systems using state-of-the-art frameworks and tools. The role involves active participation in architectural design, model fine-tuning, and cross-functional collaboration with business stakeholders, data teams, and engineering leaders to deliver enterprise-grade GenAI solutions. Responsibilities: ● GenAI System Design: Architect and develop GenAI/LLM-based systems using frameworks like LangChain and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) pipelines. ● Prompt Engineering & Agent Design: Implement advanced prompt engineering strategies and agent-based workflows to build intelligent, context-aware AI systems. ● Technical Roadmapping: Collaborate with product and engineering stakeholders to define and drive the technical roadmap for LLM and GenAI initiatives. ● AI Solution Delivery : Translate complex business requirements into scalable, production-ready AI solutions. ● Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with business SMEs, product owners, and data engineering teams to align AI models with real-world use cases. ● System Optimization: Contribute to code reviews, system architecture discussions, and performance tuning of deployed models. Required Skills: ● 7+ years of total experience in ML/Software Engineering, with 3–4 years of recent experience in LLMs and Generative AI. ● Strong proficiency in Python, LangChain, and SQL. ● Deep understanding of LLM concepts including: ○ Prompt tuning ○ Embeddings ○ Vector databases (e.g., FAISS, Pinecone) ○ Agent frameworks ● Experience working with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP. ● Solid understanding of ML pipelines, deployment strategies, and GenAI use cases. ● Ability to work independently and collaboratively in fast-paced, cross-functional environments. ● Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to engage effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders. Preferred Qualifications : ● Minimum 1+ years of hands-on experience specifically in LLM/GenAI-focused implementations. ● Experience delivering ML/AI products from prototyping through to production. ● Familiarity with MLOps, CI/CD, containerization, and scalable AI model deployment. ● Prior involvement in client-facing projects or cross-functional teams building production-ready AI systems.