Sr UX Designer

JOB DESCRIPTION/PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

REQUIRED SKILLS/COMPETENCIES:

Programming Languages:

• Strong in Python, data structures, and algorithms.
• Hands-on with NumPy, Pandas, Scikit-learn for ML prototyping.

Machine Learning Frameworks:

• Understanding of supervised/unsupervised learning, regularization, feature engineering, model selection, cross-validation, ensemble methods (XGBoost, LightGBM).

Deep Learning Techniques:

• Proficiency with PyTorch or TensorFlow/Keras
• Knowledge of CNNs, RNNs, LSTMs, Transformers, Attention mechanisms.
• Familiarity with optimization (Adam, SGD), dropout, batch norm.

LLMs & RAG:

• Hugging Face Transformers (tokenizers, embeddings, model fine-tuning).
• Vector databases (Milvus, FAISS, Pinecone, ElasticSearch).
• Prompt engineering, function/tool calling, JSON schema outputs.

Data & Tools:

• SQL fundamentals; exposure to data wrangling and pipelines.
• Git/GitHub, Jupyter, basic Docker.

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

• Solid academic foundation with strong applied ML/DL exposure.
• Curiosity to learn cutting-edge AI and willingness to experiment.
• Clear communicator who can explain ML/LLM trade-offs simply.
• Strong problem-solving and ownership mindset.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Doctorate (Academic) Degree and 2 years related work experience; Master's Level Degree and related work experience of 5 years; Bachelor's Level Degree and related work experience of 7 years in building AI systems/solutions with Machine Learning, Deep Learning, and LLMs.

MUST-HAVES:

• Education/qualification:  Preferably from premier Institute like IIT, IISC, IIIT, NIT and BITS. Also regional tier 1 colleges.

• Doctorate (Academic) Degree and 2 years related work experience; or Master's Level Degree and related work experience of 5 years; or Bachelor's Level Degree and related work experience of 7 years

• Min 5 yrs experience in the Mandatory Skills: Python, Deep Learning, Machine Learning, Algorithm Development and Image Processing

• 3.5 to 4 yrs proficiency with PyTorch or TensorFlow/Keras

• Candidates from engineering product companies have higher chances of getting shortlisted (current company or past experience)

QUESTIONNAIRE: 

Do you have at least 5 years of experience with Python, Deep Learning, Machine Learning, Algorithm Development, and Image Processing? Please mention the skills and years of experience:

Do you have experience with PyTorch or TensorFlow / Keras?

• PyTorch
• TensorFlow / Keras
• Both

How many years of experience do you have with PyTorch or TensorFlow / Keras?

• Less than 3 years
• 3 to 3.5 years
• 3.5 to 4 years
• More than 4 years

Is the candidate willing to relocate to Chennai?

• Ready to relocate
• Based in Chennai

What type of company have you worked for in your career?

• Service-based IT company
• Product company
• Semiconductor company
• Hardware manufacturing company
• None of the above

What You’ll Do:

We’re looking for a Full Stack Software Engineer to join us early, own critical systems, and help shape both the product and the engineering culture from day one.

Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Own end-to-end product development, from user experience to backend integration
• Build and scale a modern SPA using React, TypeScript, Vite, and Tailwind Design intuitive, high-trust UIs for finance workflows (payments, approvals, dashboards)
• Collaborate closely with backend systems written in Go via well-designed APIs
• Translate product requirements into clean, maintainable components and state models
• Optimize frontend performance, bundle size, and load times for complex dashboards
• Work directly with founders and design partners to iterate rapidly on product direction
• Establish frontend best practices around architecture, testing, and developer experience
• Contribute across the stack when needed, including API design and data modeling discussions.

What You’ll Need:

• Strong experience with Go in production systems
• Solid backend fundamentals: APIs, distributed systems, concurrency, and data modeling
• Hands-on experience with AWS, including deploying and operating production services
• Deep familiarity with Postgres, including schema design, indexing, and performance considerations
• Comfort working in early-stage environments with ambiguity, ownership, and rapid iteration
• Product mindset — you care about why you’re building something, not just how
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make pragmatic tradeoffs

Set Yourself Apart With:

• Experience with Tailwind or other utility-first CSS frameworks
• Familiarity with design systems and component libraries
• Experience building fintech or enterprise SaaS UIs
• Exposure to AI-powered UX (LLM-driven workflows, assistants, or automation)
• Prior experience as an early engineer or founder
• product engineering culture from the ground up.

Responsibilities:

 Develop, manage, and grow relationships with banks, affiliate networks, partners, and large publishers. Identify opportunities and trends to expand business with both existing and new partners. Track sales activity and provide detailed data analysis on a monthly basis. Stay updated on industry trends, competitors, and online monetization strategies. Collaborate closely with Product and Marketing teams, offering feedback and insights on how products are perceived in the market. Take ownership of Akbar Travels' online growth strategy by working closely with partners and onboarding new ones.

Desired Skills and Experience:

 Experience in selling advertising or media. Ability to identify partnership/alliance opportunities to drive business growth. Self-motivated and results-oriented. Excellent communication and negotiation skills. A strong team player with the ability to motivate and rally a team.

• The candidate should be confident, able to navigate and convince the decision-makers, performance-oriented, and flexible at work

• Excellent selling skills
• Excellent technical knowledge
• A keen interest in IT issues
• Should have very good presentation skills
• The ability to write reports and proposals
• The capacity to work well on your own or in a team

• Negotiating skills
• The ability to manage your time and plan your day effectively

• Comfortable working in different time zones to connect with our target audience

• Experience working with end-to-end sales from lead generation to lead conversion.

• Leverage LinkedIn’s services to research and reach out to potential clients

• Develop and execute strategies to expand inbound lead/demand generation

• Bachelor/Master's in computer science or relevant fields
• 10+ years of Relevant Experience
• Strong sense of ownership
• Excellent Java and object-oriented development skills
• Experience in building and scaling microservices
• Strong Knowledge in RDBMS & NoSQL databases
• Strong problem-solving skills, technical troubleshooting and diagnosing
• Expected to be a role model for young engineers, have a strong sense of code quality, and enforce code quality within the team
• Excellent understanding of Debugging performance and optimization techniques
• Experience in Java, Mongo, MySQL, AWS technologies, ELK stack, Spring boot, Kafka
• Experience in developing any large scale Experience in cloud technologies
• Demonstrated ability to deliver in a fast-paced environment