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Senior AI Forward Deployed Engineer - VP

$200k - $280k

EXL

Vice President L1, Senior AI Forward Deployed Engineer

Innovative Senior Software ML Engineer with over 8 years of experience in developing scalable AI Agentic frameworks, ML pipelines, and cloud-native applications. Expertise in Python, Langchain/LangGraph, and RAG systems. Proven ability to design end-to-end solutions, mentor teams, and drive cross-functional collaboration to achieve impactful results

Responsibilities
  • Software Engineering: Innovative Senior Software Engineer experience in developing scalable AI Agentic frameworks, ML modeling pipelines, and cloud-native applications. Expertise in Python, Langchain/LangGraph, and RAG systems. Proven ability to design end-to-end solutions, mentor teams, and drive cross-functional collaboration to achieve impactful results
  • AI Architecture Innovation Research & Design: Focus on new innovative methods of designing and architecting AI and GenAI systems and be able to grasp and adapt monthly and weekly AI innovation coming out in the industry and apply it to our clients' use cases and needs in new modern ways.
  • Client Advisory & Solutioning: Engage directly with senior client stakeholders (including C-suite) to understand complex business challenges, identify opportunities for GenAI and Agentic AI, and define project scope.
  • Domain background: Any domain background in Insurance, Trading, Banking, Credit Risk, Healthcare, and Finance.
  • Workshop Facilitation: Design, lead, and facilitate high-impact client workshops and strategy sessions focused on identifying and prioritizing Generative and Agentic AI use cases and roadmap development.
  • Technical Leadership & Architecture: Design, architect, and oversee the development and deployment of scalable, robust, and cutting-edge Generative AI and sophisticated Agentic AI systems (including multi-agent workflows) for client and internal projects.
  • Project & Engagement Leadership: Lead large-scale, complex Generative AI and Agentic AI projects from strategic conception through successful deployment, managing cross-functional teams (internal and client-side) and ensuring timely delivery of high-quality solutions.
  • Technical Mentorship: Mentor and guide technical teams (data scientists, data and AI engineers) in best practices for advanced AI development, deployment, MLOps/LLMOps, and agentic system design.
  • Stakeholder Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, effectively communicating complex technical concepts and project progress.
  • Quality & Best Practices: Ensure adherence to rigorous software engineering principles, Agile methodologies, and responsible AI practices throughout the solution lifecycle.
  • Stay Current: Maintain deep expertise in the latest trends, research, tools, and technologies within Generative AI, Large Language Models (LLMs), and Agentic AI paradigms.
Qualifications

Technical Skills:

  • Combined skills: Python, Langchain, LangGraph, RAG systems, AI Agents, Agentic Frameworks, ScikitLearn, Numpy, Pandas, Gradient Boost models, Ensembles, Reinforcement Learning, LSTMs, Transformers, RlLib, AWS SageMaker, AWS BedRock, NLP, ML pipelines, Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, FastAPI, PostgreSQL, ReactJS, Redis, GCP, CI/CD (Jenkins, GitHub Actions), Prompt engineering, cross-functional collaboration, iterative development, analytics automation, scalable AI framework
  • Programming & Libraries : Deep proficiency in Python and extensive experience with relevant AI/ML/NLP libraries (e.g., Hugging Face Transformers, spaCy, NLTK). Experience using Cursor, Windsurf, Replit, and Github Copilot.
  • LLM Expertise : Proven experience developing applications leveraging state-of-the-art LLMs (e.g., GPT series, Llama series, Mistral, Claude) including prompt engineering, fine-tuning, and evaluation.
  • GenAI & Agentic Frameworks : Hands-on mastery of core GenAI frameworks (e.g., LangChain, LlamaIndex, Langfuse) and practical experience with Agentic AI frameworks and concepts (e.g., AutoGen, CrewAI, LangGraph, agent planning, tool use integration, multi-agent collaboration).
  • AI Architecture : Deep understanding of AI/ML system architecture patterns, including microservices, event-driven architectures, and patterns specific to RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation), Graph RAG, Agentic RAG, and multi-agent systems.
  • Data: Knowledge of industry approaches to data engines and data labeling like Scale.ai and Mercor. Experience with auto data-labeling and synthetic data generation techniques.
  • Vector Databases & Embeddings : Expertise in working with various embedding models and vector databases (e.g., Pinecone, Weaviate, Chroma, FAISS).
  • Advanced AI Concepts : Strong grasp of advanced techniques such as complex task decomposition for agents, reasoning engines, knowledge graphs, autonomous agent design, and evaluation methodologies for complex AI systems.
  • Software Engineering : Strong foundation in software engineering principles for building scalable, maintainable, and production-ready AI systems.
  • Cloud Platforms : Strong working knowledge and practical deployment experience on at least one major cloud platform (AWS, Azure, GCP), including their AI/ML services.
  • LLMOps/MLOps : Expertise in designing and implementing robust MLOps/LLMOps pipelines for automated testing, CI/CD, monitoring, and governance of complex AI models and applications.

Leadership & Communication:

  • Proven ability to lead and motivate diverse, global teams
  • Excellent communication skills, capable of explaining complex AI concepts to various stakeholders
  • Strong project and program management skills and experience working in Agile environments

Qualifications:

  • Education: Bachelor's degree in computer science, AI, Machine Learning, or a related quantitative field. Master's or Ph.D. strongly preferred.
  • Experience: Minimum 10 years of experience in AI/ML/Data Science, with at least 5 years in significant leadership roles involving solution architecture, team management, and project delivery.
  • Deployment Success: Demonstrated track record of successfully architecting and deploying large-scale AI projects, preferably including complex GenAI and/or Agentic AI applications in enterprise or client settings.
  • Consulting Background: Prior experience in technology consulting or a client-facing technical specialist role within a technology provider is highly advantageous.
  • Global Experience: Experience working effectively with global teams across multiple geographic locations is a plus.

Additional Considerations:

We seek a leader who excels at translating cutting-edge Generative and Agentic AI capabilities into tangible business value for clients and the organization. The ideal candidate bridges the gap between advanced AI research and practical, robust, scalable, and ethical business applications, possessing both deep hands-on technical credibility and strategic consulting acumen to architect and implement AI solutions at an enterprise scale.

We Offer:

  • The opportunity to work on pioneering Generative and Agentic AI projects with a talented, global team.
  • A platform to influence AI strategy and adoption for major clients across various industries.
  • A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
  • A supportive, collaborative, and innovative work environment.
  • The chance to be a visible leader and make a significant impact on the future of AI application.

The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $200,000 - $280,000 per year.

For more information on benefits and what we offer please visit us at

The posted range is the hiring range for this role — a subset of the broader range available to employees over time — and reflects base salary across our national hiring scale.

Final offers are based on several factors, including the candidate's skills and experience, internal pay equity, work location, market conditions for the role, and the specific scope and responsibilities of the position.

The top of the range is reserved for candidates who notably exceed the requirements; the lower

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