Job Title: AI Engineer – Conversational AI
Experience: 4+ years
Work Mode: Onsite -Mumbai / Pune / Chennai
Employment Type: Contract
Notice Period: Immediate or within 2 weeks
We are looking for an experienced AI Engineer to build a next-generation AI-powered conversational platform featuring chatbots integrated with avatar-based interactions and real-time lip-syncing. This role involves designing LLM-driven conversational systems, integrating speech and avatar technologies, and developing scalable AI pipelines for real-time user interaction.
The ideal candidate should have strong expertise in Generative AI, NLP, and AI model integration, along with hands-on experience in building real-time conversational systems.
Responsibilities
Conversational AI Development
- Design and develop LLM-powered chatbot systems
- Implement conversational workflows including prompt orchestration, context handling, and response generation
- Integrate chatbots with APIs, knowledge bases, and external data sources
Avatar & Speech Integration
- Integrate AI systems with avatar engines for real-time lip-syncing and facial animation
- Work with Speech-to-Text (STT) and Text-to-Speech (TTS) technologies
- Ensure synchronization between responses, speech output, and avatar movements
AI Model Integration
- Integrate LLMs such as OpenAI, Azure OpenAI, Claude, or open-source models
- Build and optimize RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) pipelines
- Apply prompt engineering, fine-tuning, and response optimization techniques
AI Platform Development
- Develop backend AI services and APIs for chatbot and avatar workflows
- Optimize models for latency, scalability, and reliability
- Build pipelines for real-time and streaming AI interactions
Collaboration
- Work closely with frontend, backend, and product teams
- Participate in architecture design, code reviews, and sprint planning
Required Skills
Core AI Skills
- 5+ years of experience in Python
- Strong expertise in NLP, Generative AI, and conversational AI
- Hands-on experience with LLM APIs (OpenAI, Azure OpenAI, Anthropic, etc.)
- Experience with prompt engineering and orchestration frameworks
Conversational AI
- Experience building chatbots or virtual assistants
- Hands-on experience with RAG pipelines and vector databases
- Familiarity with LangChain, LlamaIndex, or similar frameworks
Speech & Avatar Technologies
- Experience with STT and TTS systems
- Exposure to avatar/lip-sync technologies
- Familiarity with tools like D-ID, Synthesia, or Unreal MetaHuman is a plus
Backend & Integration
- Experience with FastAPI or Flask
- Strong understanding of REST APIs and event-driven systems
- Experience with vector databases (Pinecone, Weaviate, FAISS, etc.)
Cloud & Infrastructure
- Experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP
- Hands-on experience with Docker and containerized deployments
- Familiarity with CI/CD and production AI systems
Preferred Skills
- Experience with real-time AI streaming systems
- Knowledge of multimodal AI (text, voice, video)
- Familiarity with WebRTC or real-time communication systems
- Understanding of AI safety, guardrails, and prompt governance
- Experience optimizing latency for interactive AI applications
Education
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, AI, Data Science, or related field
What We’re Looking For
- Strong problem-solving and system design skills
- Experience building production-grade AI applications
- Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams
- Passion for cutting-edge conversational AI and digital human technologies
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