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Principal AI Engineer

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Job Description

Job Overview

Kizen is seeking a Principal AI Engineer to lead the development of innovative AI technologies that transform how businesses operate. This position involves architecting and building sophisticated AI systems integrated with robust backend infrastructure, with a focus on generative AI, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), and multi-agent architectures. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in shaping the future of AI at Kizen, working within a collaborative and supportive environment.

Technical Requirements

Required Skills
  • • Python
  • • Django
  • • Kafka
  • • PostgreSQL
  • • MLOps
  • • Machine Learning
  • • AI Development
Preferred Skills
  • • Graph-based RAG systems
  • • OpenAI LLMs
  • • TensorFlow
  • • PyTorch
Experience Level

8+ years of backend engineering experience and 4+ years of hands-on experience building and deploying machine learning systems

Responsibilities

  • • Lead the design and implementation of production-ready RAG systems integrating with backend infrastructure
  • • Architect multi-agent AI systems within platform constraints
  • • Drive product strategy with accurate work estimations and technical roadmaps
  • • Design and implement sophisticated vector search solutions
  • • Lead LLM fine-tuning initiatives for specific business domains
  • • Design user feedback systems for continuous improvement
  • • Optimize LLM performance and reliability in production
  • • Establish MLOps best practices for model monitoring
  • • Mentor junior engineers in AI/ML best practices
  • • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions

Technical Environment

Languages
Frameworks

Benefits & Perks

  • • Hybrid Work Model
  • • Career Growth Opportunities
  • • Engaging Work Culture
  • • Top-Tier Compensation
  • • Equity Package
  • • Healthcare Coverage
  • • Professional Development Stipends
  • • PTO

Additional Information

Location
Los Angeles, California, United States
Type
Full Time
Compensation
$250,000-$350,000 base salary with OTE of $312,000-$412,000

About Kizen

Kizen empowers your people and AI to work together seamlessly, enabling them to build, train, and scale AI agents and enterprise applications in under 30 days.

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AI App & Software Development Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning Automation Biotech, Pharmaceuticals & Healthcare Business Productivity & Collaboration Enterprise Applications Semiconductor & Hardware Software & SaaS