Senior AI Engineer

Position : Senior AI Engineer Experience Required : 4+ Years Company : Academian (Ed. Tech Domain) Work Location: Pune Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Senior AI Engineer to spearhead the development and deployment of cutting-edge AI solutions. The ideal candidate will have strong foundations in AI algorithms, hands-on expertise with machine learning and deep learning frameworks, and a forward-thinking approach to leveraging emerging AI technologies like Agentic AI, RAG, Lang.

Graph, Lang. Chain, Graph Databases, and open-source LLMs . This role involves designing and implementing advanced AI capabilities, building real-time data pipelines, integrating with modern cloud AI platforms, and mentoring junior engineers to deliver scalable, efficient, and impactful AI products aligned with the Ed.

Tech domain.

Key Responsibilities

Design, train, and deploy AI models for diverse use cases in Computer Vision, NLP, and Generative AI . Fine-tune and deploy open-source large language models (LLMs) and private models for Ed. Tech applications. Implement RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) systems combining retrieval with generative models. Leverage Lang.

Graph and Lang. Chain for orchestration, multi-step workflows, and stateful agent design. Data Engineering & Integration: Develop and integrate real-time data pipelines and event-driven architectures using Kafka, Spark, or Py. Spark . Build secure, scalable, and cloud-native AI solutions using AWS Bedrock, Sage. Maker, Google Vertex AI, Azure ML (AML), Azure AKS , and related services.

Implement MLOps/LLMOps pipelines for efficient deployment, monitoring, and scaling of AI models. AI Infrastructure & Tools: Work with modern AI toolkits and frameworks such as Hugging Face Transformers, MLflow, and Databricks . Develop prompt engineering strategies and optimize LLMs for improved accuracy and relevance.

Contribute to internal AI frameworks and toolkits for accelerated adoption across teams. Leadership: Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering innovation and skill development. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align AI strategies with business goals. Promote best practices in coding, testing, documentation, and model lifecycle management.

Requirements

3+ years in AI/ML system development and deployment in production environments. Proven track record of designing AI systems in cloud environments and working with data-intensive pipelines . Technical Skills: Strong Python proficiency (async programming, multi-step workflows). Expertise in machine learning and deep learning frameworks: Tensor.

Flow, Py. Torch, Scikit-learn . Proficiency with tools like Hugging Face, Lang. Chain, Lang. Graph, OpenAI API, and Bedrock API . Hands-on experience with ETL/ELT workflows , data transformations, and SQL (data modeling, normalization, optimization) . Knowledge of RAG architectures, Graph Databases, and MCP (Model Context Protocol) .

Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines , containerization ( Docker, Kubernetes ), and cloud AI platforms ( AWS, GCP, Azure ). Domain Knowledge: Understanding of Ed. Tech standards like LTI, xAPI, QTI , and SCORM. Familiarity with adaptive learning systems and educational content pipelines. Knowledge of workflows in K-12, higher education, and corporate learning environments is a strong plus.

Soft Skills: Exceptional leadership and team mentoring abilities. Strong problem-solving skills and excellent communication for technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, AI, Data Science, or related fields. Why Join Us Opportunity to lead AI initiatives that shape the future of education technology. Work in a collaborative, mission-driven environment with a focus on innovation. Engage with impactful projects and cutting-edge AI technologies.

Competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for professional growth. Employee Benefits Health Insurance: Employee + Spouse + Two Children + Parents GPA Coverage for Employee Hybrid Work Model Compliance: PF and Gratuity About Academian Website: www.academian.com Academian is a carve-out of an existing 22-year IT company – Intraedge Inc ( www.

intraedge.com) Academian is a service, product, and learning development company in the education domain with a current headcount of 500+ team members. We are rapidly becoming a leading force in the education technology space. We specialize in delivering innovative services, products, and learning development solutions tailored for the education sector.

Our expertise spans across K-12, higher education, professional institutions, publishers, online program managers (OPMs), and corporate learning environments. At Academian, we combine deep industry knowledge with a product-oriented design approach, enabling us to craft high-impact learning experiences and technology solutions.

From content development and media production to strategic staffing and custom software development, we support every phase of the educational lifecycle. Our Specialties Include:

• Ed. Tech Solutions: LMS, CMS, Custom Software, Cloud Architecture
• Digital Learning: Content Design, Learning Experience Design, Accessibility, Media Development
• Education Services: K-12, Higher Education, Workforce Development, Publishing & Prepress
• Strategic Services: Product Management, Strategic Consulting, Technology & Digital Transformation, Staffing. We’re passionate about shaping the future of learning—and we’re looking for talented, mission-driven individuals to grow with us. Join our team and be part of building meaningful solutions that make a real impact in education. We deliver innovative Ed. Tech solutions and craft custom eLearning experiences. Drive digital transformation with our advanced technology & DEIB commitment.