Ai Engineer

Lawrence Harvey

$157K — $200K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of strong software engineering experience in AI applications
  • Proficient in Python, including frameworks like FastAPI
  • Experience with PostgreSQL and vector databases (e.g., Pinecone)
  • Skilled in document ingestion, chunking, retrieval, and LLM evaluation
  • Demonstrated experience deploying AI applications in AWS or equivalent cloud environments

Responsibilities

  • Build and expand production-level LLM and RAG applications
  • Collaborate with team members to enhance document ingestion processes
  • Develop chunking and retrieval mechanisms for LLM-driven applications
  • Evaluate LLM models to ensure high-quality outputs
  • Integrate APIs into broader application layers for seamless functionality

Benefits

  • Hands-on ownership of cutting-edge AI applications
  • Opportunity for collaboration within a highly technical team
  • Chance to work in an organization heavily investing in AI technology
  • Hybrid work environment with 4 days onsite
Full Job Description
Applied AI Engineer | New York City

Hybrid, 4 days onsite | $157,000-$200,000

Please note * Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future employer sponsorship/visa transfer.*

They are looking for an Applied AI Engineer who will build and expand production LLM and RAG applications across internal and external platforms. You will work across document ingestion, chunking, retrieval, evaluation, APIs, and the broader application layer while leveraging an established AI platform and infrastructure.

The successful candidate will be joining a highly technical and collaborative Applied AI team and will play a key role in turning LLM capabilities into reliable, production-grade applications used across the organization.

This is an opportunity to join a large global organization that is actively investing in AI in a role that offers hands-on ownership of real-world LLM applications and complex applied AI problems.

The Ideal Candidate has:
• Strong software engineering experience with hands-on ownership of production RAG and LLM applications
• Strong Python development experience with FastAPI, PostgreSQL, and vector databases such as Pinecone
• Experience building document ingestion, chunking, retrieval, and LLM evaluation pipelines
• Experience deploying production AI applications within AWS or similar cloud environments

Compensation & Work Arrangement:

Salary: $157,000-$200,000

Location: New York City

Work Arrangement: Onsite 4 days/week

Work Authorization: Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without any need for current or future employer sponsorship.

Interested in learning more? Apply directly for additional information, or feel free to share this opportunity with someone who may be a good fit.

Applied AI Engineer | New York City

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