Virtusa Corporation

Lead Software Engineer

Virtusa Corporation$120K — $145K *
Tampa, FL 33647In-Person
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3-6 years of experience in Data Science, ML Engineering, or Applied AI
  • Strong programming skills in Python
  • Hands-on experience with LLMs like OpenAI or Azure OpenAI
  • Familiarity with RAG architectures and vector search
  • Solid foundation in ML algorithms, statistics, and evaluation metrics
  • Strong SQL and data handling skills
  • Experience with model deployment tools like FastAPI, Flask, Docker, Kubernetes

Responsibilities

  • Develop and deploy LLM-based applications including chatbots and summarization tools
  • Fine-tune, evaluate, and optimize LLMs and transformer models
  • Design strategies for prompt engineering to ensure reliable outputs
  • Build retrieval pipelines utilizing vector databases like FAISS or Pinecone
  • Implement end-to-end ML pipelines from data processing to model deployment and monitoring
  • Collaborate with engineering teams for model integration via APIs and microservices
  • Monitor model performance and implement feedback loops for improvement

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and continuous learning
  • Access to cutting-edge AI technologies and innovative projects
  • Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams
  • Focus on responsible AI practices and ethical solutions
  • Flexibility in work arrangements
Full Job Description
We are seeking a Data Scientist with experience to design, build, and deploy GenAI and LLM-powered solutions. The role combines applied ML, prompt engineering, and MLOps to deliver scalable, production-grade AI systems.

Key Responsibilities
Develop and deploy LLM-based applications (RAG, chatbots, copilots, summarization, search)
Fine-tune, evaluate, and optimize LLMs and transformer models
Design prompt engineering strategies and guardrails for safe, reliable outputs
Build retrieval pipelines using vector databases (FAISS, Pinecone, etc.)
Implement end-to-end ML pipelines (data 12 model 12 deployment 12 monitoring)
Collaborate with engineering teams to integrate models via APIs and microservices
Monitor model performance, drift, and costs; implement feedback loops
Ensure responsible AI practices (bias mitigation, explainability, governance)
Required Skills & Qualifications
3-6 years of experience in Data Science / ML Engineering / Applied AI
Strong programming in Python
Hands-on experience with LLMs (OpenAI, Azure OpenAI, etc.)
Experience with transformers, embeddings, and NLP pipelines
Familiarity with RAG architectures and vector search
Solid foundation in ML algorithms, statistics, and evaluation metrics
Strong SQL and data handling skills
MLOps & Engineering Skills
Experience with model deployment (FastAPI, Flask, Docker, Kubernetes)
Exposure to CI/CD pipelines for ML (GitHub Actions, Azure ML, SageMaker, etc.)
Experience in model monitoring, logging, and versioning (MLflow, Weights & Biases)
Knowledge of data pipelines (Airflow, Spark)
Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
Preferred Qualifications
Experience fine-tuning LLMs (LoRA, PEFT techniques)
Exposure to multi-modal models (text + image/audio)
Knowledge of AI safety, hallucination mitigation, and evaluation frameworks
Domain experience in enterprise use cases (support, search, analytics, automation)
Soft Skills
Strong problem-solving and experimental mindset
Ability to translate ambiguous business problems into AI solutions
Excellent communication with technical & non-technical stakeholders
Education
Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science, AI, Data Science, Statistics, or a related field

About Virtusa Corporation

Virtusa Corporation is a global provider of digital business strategy, digital engineering, and information technology (IT) services and solutions. The company helps its clients transform their businesses through innovative technology solutions that enable them to improve customer engagement, increase operational efficiency, and drive revenue growth. Virtusa Corporation was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Southborough, Massachusetts. The company has over 20,000 employees and operates in over 30 countries around the world. Virtusa Corporation is committed to sustainability and has received numerous awards for its environmental and social responsibility initiatives.
Learn more about Virtusa Corporation
Size
22,883 employees
Market Cap
$1.5 billion
Industry
Net Income
$44.6 million
Founded
1996
5 Year Trend
+22.3%
Revenue
$1.2 billion
NASDAQ

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