Principal Software Engineer

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Principal AI/ML and Gen AI Engineer to join our dynamic team at CCB COSMIC (CCB Operational Systems for Machine Intelligence and Cognition).

The ideal candidate will possess a strong foundation in AWS, AI/ML, Databricks, and the Gen AI ecosystem.

This role is primarily focused on scaling infrastructure and platforms from a serving and fine-tuning standpoint.

The candidate should also have extensive experience in LLM Ops and the productionalization of Gen AI use cases.

Key Responsibilities:


* Design, implement, and scale AI/ML infrastructure and platforms on AWS to support serving and fine-tuning of models.


* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration and deployment of AI/ML solutions.


* Develop and optimize machine learning models and algorithms to meet business objectives.


* Stay updated with the latest advancements in AI/ML and Gen AI technologies and incorporate them into the organization's strategy.


* Architects and governs agentic AI-enabled engineering workflows (using enterprise-authorized tools within the work environment) to improve delivery speed, code quality, and operational outcomes at scale (e.g., AI-driven PR review assistance, test generation/maintenance, release readiness checks, incident triage and root-cause acceleration), while defining guardrails for validation, security, resiliency, and reuse across teams.


* Applies knowledge of tools within the Software Development Life Cycle toolchain, including enterprise-authorized AI-assisted development and automation capabilities, to improve the value realized by automation at scale.


* Leverage Databricks for data processing, model training, and deployment.


* Utilize Gen AI tools and frameworks to enhance model performance and capabilities.


* Implement best practices for LLM Ops to ensure efficient model lifecycle management.


* Lead the production of Gen AI use cases, ensuring robust and scalable solutions.


* Work closely with data scientists, engineers, and product teams to deliver AI-driven solutions.


* Mentor and guide junior team members, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.


* Monitor the performance of AI/ML models and platforms, identifying areas for improvement.


* Implement optimization techniques to enhance model accuracy, efficiency, and scalability.

Required qualifications, capabilities and skills:


* Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.


* Minimum 8+ years of experience in AI/ML engineering, with a focus on AWS, Databricks, and Gen AI.


* Strong understanding of AI/ML algorithms, model serving, and fine-tuning techniques.


* Proven experience in LLM Ops and the production of Gen AI use cases.


* Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.


* Strong communication and leaders...