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We are building an AI-powered chatbot platform and looking for an AI/ML Engineer with strong backend skills as our first technical hire. You will be responsible for developing the core chatbot engine using LLMs, creating backend APIs, and building scalable RAG pipelines.

You should be comfortable working independently, shipping fast, and turning ideas into real product features. This role is ideal for someone who loves building with modern AI tools and wants to be part of a fast-growing product from day one.

Responsibilities

• Build the core AI chatbot engine using LLMs (OpenAI, Claude, Gemini, Llama etc.)

• Develop backend services and APIs using Python (FastAPI/Flask)

• Create RAG pipelines using vector databases (Pinecone, FAISS, Chroma)

• Implement embeddings, prompt flows, and conversation logic

• Integrate chatbot with web apps, WhatsApp, CRMs and 3rd-party APIs

• Ensure system reliability, performance, and scalability

• Work directly with the founder in shaping the product and roadmap

Requirements

• Strong experience with LLMs & Generative AI

• Excellent Python skills with FastAPI/Flask

• Hands-on experience with LangChain or RAG architectures

• Vector database experience (Pinecone/FAISS/Chroma)

• Strong understanding of REST APIs and backend development

• Ability to work independently, experiment fast, and deliver clean code

Nice to Have

• Experience with cloud (AWS/GCP)

• Node.js knowledge

• LangGraph, LlamaIndex

• MLOps or deployment experience