About the Job
AI71 is a pioneering AI company launched by Abu Dhabi's Advanced Technology Research Council (ATRC) and VentureOne. We stand at the forefront of AI innovation, leveraging top-ranked Falcon AI models from the Technology Innovation Institute. Our focus spans multiple domains, initially targeting the medical, education, and legal sectors, and we specialize in turning innovation into impact. We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to lead our world-class software engineering team at the intersection of AI and venture building.
About the Role
As a Senior Software Engineer, you will contribute to the development of industry-leading AI software using cutting-edge research breakthroughs. This role entails designing, implementing, launching, and maintaining code in an innovative fast-paced environment. You will be responsible for building and maintaining infrastructure for advanced AI systems, including Large Language Models (LLMs), retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), data pipelines, and databases.
Your tasks will include:
- End-to-end ownership of features from conception to launch.
- Prototyping, experimenting, comprehending search quality, and maintaining signals, models, and infrastructure.
- Analyzing performance and usability metrics to improve software and infrastructure.
- Collaborating with domain experts, UX designers, and project managers to translate organizational needs into technical solutions.
About You
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
- 4 years of software development experience in one or more programming languages, or 1 year of experience with an advanced degree.
- 4 years of experience with AI, data structures, or algorithms.
- Hands-on experience in fine-tuning and deploying generative LLMs using TensorFlow and/or PyTorch frameworks (mandatory).
- Experience in developing RAG models integrated with vector databases to power conversational AI products (mandatory).
- In-depth understanding of Natural Language Processing (NLP), LLMs, Generative AI, and RAG workflows (mandatory).
- Familiarity with external and open-source tech stacks.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s or PhD Degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related technical field.
- 6+ years of experience in a software engineering role.
- Strong design and implementation skills with a commitment to solving complex issues.
- Passion for quality, customer focus, and a willingness to innovate outside of your core role.
- Ability to design and implement new products/systems from the ground up.
Why AI71?
- Proven performance of large language models with strong traction from the open-source community.
- Secured proprietary data to build specialized distinctive models.
- Access to significant computing power to support our ambitious roadmap.
- Established relationships with anchor clients to develop proof of concepts and demonstrate solutions.
Join us at AI71 to shape the future of AI technology and make a meaningful impact in various sectors!
