On-Premise LLM Inference & GPU Systems Engineer

Req ID:372212NTT DATA strives to hire exceptional, innovative and passionate individuals who want to grow with us. If you want to be part of an inclusive, adaptable, and forward-thinking organization, apply now.We are currently seeking a On-Premise LLM Inference & GPU Systems Engineer to join our team in Charlotte, North Carolina (US-NC), United States (US).Role Overview We are seeking an AI Infrastructure Runtime Engineer to build and maintain large-scale on-prem LLM infrastructure. This is an enterprise private GenAI environment running on NVIDIA H200 GPU clusters and an OpenShift AI deployment ecosystem. You will manage production inference internally, including self-hosting open-source LLMs like Llama. We are focused exclusively on inferencing; this role involves no model training infrastructure or fine-tuning pipelines. Key ResponsibilitiesNVIDIA GPU Runtime Optimization: Drive extreme runtime efficiency and optimization for the token generation pipeline. Specifically manage prefill/decode optimization and KV cache management. Inference Serving: Deploy and manage inference engines including vLLM and TensorRT-LLM. Hardware Utilization: Optimize GPU throughput tuning, batching strategies, and latency optimization. Manage workload orchestration using RunAI and Kubernetes GPU orchestration. Model Lifecycle Management: Oversee the complete Hugging Face model lifecycle, including model onboarding, deployment, and retirement. Platform Operations: Operate and maintain the OpenShift AI ecosystem as the primary container platform for GenAI workloads. Required Qualifications5+ years expertise as an LLM Systems Engineer or AI Infrastructure Runtime Engineer. 5+ years hands-on experience with NVIDIA H200 clusters and runtime optimization techniques (KV Cache, prefill/decode). 3+ yeras experience in OpenShift AI and GPU orchestration tools like RunAI. Strong experience with modern inference frameworks, specifically vLLM and TensorRT-LLM. Proven track record managing the Hugging Face deployment lifecycle.About NTT DATANTT DATA is a $30 billion business and technology services leader, serving 75% of the Fortune Global 100. We are committed to accelerating client success and positively impacting society through responsible innovation. We are one of the world's leading AI and digital infrastructure providers, with unmatched capabilities in enterprise-scale AI, cloud, security, connectivity, data centers and application services. our consulting and Industry solutions help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have experts in more than 50 countries. We also offer clients access to a robust ecosystem of innovation centers as well as established and start-up partners. NTT DATA is a part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion each year in R&D.Whenever possible, we hire locally to NTT DATA offices or client sites. This ensures we can provide timely and effective support tailored to each client’s needs. While many positions offer remote or hybrid work options, these arrangements are subject to change based on client requirements. For employees near an NTT DATA office or client site, in-office attendance may be required for meetings or events, depending on business needs. At NTT DATA, we are committed to staying flexible and meeting the evolving needs of both our clients and employees. NTT DATA recruiters will never ask for payment or banking information and will only use @nttdata.com and @talent.nttdataservices.com email addresses. If you are requested to provide payment or disclose banking information, please submit a contact us form, .NTT DATA endeavors to make accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at . This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications. NTT DATA is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. For our EEO Policy Statement, please click here. If you'd like more information on your EEO rights under the law, please click here. For Pay Transparency information, please click here.Posting Date:Department:IT Consulting - 1111910011