The Role
Lead the design, development, deployment, and optimization of AI solutions across computer vision, NLP, and generative AI. Build RAG systems, agentic workflows, real-time data pipelines, and cloud-native MLOps/LLMOps platforms using modern AI frameworks and cloud services. Mentor junior engineers, establish engineering best practices, and collaborate with stakeholders to deliver scalable EdTech products aligned with educational standards and business goals.
Summary Generated by Built In
Position: Lead AI Engineer
Experience Required: 5 + Years
Company: Academian (EdTech Domain)
Work Location: Pune
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Lead 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, LangGraph, LangChain, 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 EdTech domain.
Key Responsibilities
- AI Model Development:
- 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 EdTech applications.
- Implement RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) systems combining retrieval with generative models.
- Leverage LangGraph and LangChain 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 PySpark.
- Build secure, scalable, and cloud-native AI solutions using AWS Bedrock, SageMaker, 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
- Experience:
- 5+ years in AI/ML system development and deployment in production environments.
- 2+ years of experience in team leading.
- 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: TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn.
- Proficiency with tools like Hugging Face, LangChain, LangGraph, 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 EdTech 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, a carve-out of the 22-year-old Intraedge Inc (www.intraedge.com), is a rapidly growing service, product, and learning development company specializing in EdTech. With 500+ team members, we deliver innovative solutions spanning LMS, CMS, custom software, cloud architecture, and digital learning.
At Academian, you’ll work on transformative projects that improve learning experiences globally. From K-12 to higher education, publishing, and workforce development, we are redefining education technology with a strong commitment to DEIB and innovation.
Skills Required
- 5+ years of experience developing and deploying AI/ML systems in production environments
- 2+ years of team leadership experience
- Experience designing AI systems in cloud environments
- Experience working with data-intensive pipelines
- Strong Python proficiency, including asynchronous programming and multi-step workflows
- Expertise with TensorFlow, PyTorch, and Scikit-learn
- Proficiency with Hugging Face, LangChain, LangGraph, OpenAI API, and Bedrock API
- Hands-on experience with ETL/ELT workflows, data transformations, and SQL
- Knowledge of RAG architectures, graph databases, and MCP
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, Docker, Kubernetes, AWS, GCP, and Azure
- Understanding of LTI, xAPI, QTI, and SCORM EdTech standards
- Familiarity with adaptive learning systems and educational content pipelines
- Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, AI, data science, or a related field
- Knowledge of workflows in K-12, higher education, and corporate learning environments
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The Company
What We Do
Academian is an education-technology services partner and a creative offshoot of Intraedge. It helps K–12, higher-education, workforce-development, publishers, and corporate clients pursue digital transformation through digital engineering, custom software, learning-experience design, content development, publishing, strategic consulting, and staffing. Its mission is to empower learning through technology by building scalable platforms, impactful digital content, and effective, accessible learning experiences for diverse learners worldwide.
