COMPLETE Software Developer

Introduction
At IBM, work is more than a job - it's a calling: To build. To design. To code. To consult. To think along with clients and sell. To make markets. To invent. To collaborate. Not just to do something better, but to attempt things you've never thought possible. Are you ready to lead in this new era of technology and solve some of the world's most challenging problems? If so, lets talk.

Your Role and Responsibilities
We are seeking an experienced and innovative AI Solution Engineer to be specialized in foundation models and large language models. In this role, you will be responsible for architecting and delivering AI and Automation solutions using cutting-edge technologies, with a strong focus on foundation models and large language models. In this role, you will be responsible for :

• Proof of Concept (POC) Development: Develop POCs to validate and showcase the feasibility and effectiveness of the proposed AI solutions. Collaborate with development teams to implement and iterate on POCs, ensuring alignment with customer requirements and expectations.
• Customer Engagement and Support: Act as a technical point of contact for customers, addressing their questions, concerns, and feedback. Provide technical support during the solution deployment phase and offer guidance on AI-related best practices and use cases.
• Industry Trends and Innovation: Stay up to date with the latest trends and advancements in AI, foundation models, and large language models. Evaluate emerging technologies, tools, and frameworks to assess their potential impact on solution design and implementation.

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D. degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, or a related field.
• 4+ years of experience in designing and delivering AI solutions, with a focus on foundation models, large language models, or similar technologies. Experience in natural language processing (NLP) and text analytics is highly desirable.
• Technical Skills: Strong programming skills, with proficiency in Python and experience with AI frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, or Hugging Face. Understanding in the usage of libraries such as SciKit Learn, Pandas, Matplotlib, etc. Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and related services is a plus.
• Solutioning Experience: Experience in solution architecture and design, translating business requirements into technical specifications, and developing scalable and robust AI solutions.
• Business Acumen: Ability to understand customer needs and business objectives. Experience in working closely with customers and translating their requirements into effective AI solutions.
• Soft Skills: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Engage with stakeholders for analysis and implementation. Commitment to continuous learning and staying updated with advancements in the field of AI.
• Growth mindset: Demonstrate a growth mindset to understand clients’ business processes and challenges.

Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise

• Experience in full AI project lifecycle, from research and prototyping to deployment in production environments.
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies
• Experience with AI and/or data governance
• Experience with building business automation or digital labour solutions
• Experience with building customer care solutions/digital assistants
• Experience with Red Hat OpenShift
• Experience with Kubernetes
• Experience with vector DB’s or open file formats like parquet, avro or orc