<p>This job description outlines the key responsibilities, skills, and qualifications required for an LLM Engineer. We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated individual to join our team and contribute to the development and improvement of our large language models.</p>
<h2>LLM Engineer Job Profile</h2>
<p>An LLM Engineer specialises in developing, implementing, and optimising large language models to solve complex business problems. This role combines deep technical expertise in natural language processing with practical software engineering skills to build scalable AI solutions.</p>
<h2>LLM Engineer Job Description</h2>
<p>This role demands a strong understanding of machine learning principles and a proven ability to translate theoretical knowledge into practical applications. You will be responsible for designing and implementing efficient algorithms, optimising model performance, and ensuring the scalability and reliability of our LLM systems. You will also contribute to the development of new features and functionalities, continually improving the quality and capabilities of our models.</p>
<p>You will be working with a diverse team of engineers, researchers, and product managers, collaborating closely on projects and sharing your expertise. A commitment to continuous learning and staying up-to-date with the latest advancements in the field is essential.</p>
<p>Problem-solving is at the core of this role. You will be expected to identify and resolve complex technical challenges, often involving large datasets and intricate models. Your analytical skills and ability to communicate technical concepts clearly will be invaluable.</p>
<h2>LLM Engineer Duties and Responsibilities</h2>
<h3>Model Development</h3>
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<li class="whitespace-normal break-words">Design and implement large language model architectures for specific use cases</li>
<li class="whitespace-normal break-words">Fine-tune pre-trained models using LoRA, QLoRA, and full parameter tuning techniques</li>
<li class="whitespace-normal break-words">Develop training strategies for custom models on domain-specific datasets</li>
<li class="whitespace-normal break-words">Implement prompt engineering techniques to optimise model outputs</li>
<li class="whitespace-normal break-words">Create model evaluation pipelines to assess performance and safety</li>
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<h3 class="text-xl font-bold text-text-100 mt-1 -mb-0.5">Technical Implementation</h3>
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<li class="whitespace-normal break-words">Build MLOps infrastructure for model training, validation, and deployment at scale</li>
<li class="whitespace-normal break-words">Develop high-performance APIs and microservices for model inference</li>
<li class="whitespace-normal break-words">Optimise model performance through quantisation and compression techniques</li>
<li class="whitespace-normal break-words">Design data processing pipelines for training datasets</li>
<li class="whitespace-normal break-words">Implement distributed computing solutions for large-scale operations</li>
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<h3 class="text-xl font-bold text-text-100 mt-1 -mb-0.5">Research and Quality Assurance</h3>
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<li class="whitespace-normal break-words">Stay current with the latest LLM research and emerging AI technologies</li>
<li class="whitespace-normal break-words">Conduct experiments with novel architectures and training methods</li>
<li class="whitespace-normal break-words">Implement safety measures, including content filtering and bias detection</li>
<li class="whitespace-normal break-words">Monitor model performance in production and implement improvements</li>
<li class="whitespace-normal break-words">Collaborate with cross-functional teams on product integration</li>
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<h2>LLM Engineer Requirements and Qualifications</h2>
<h3 class="text-xl font-bold text-text-100 mt-1 -mb-0.5">Education and Experience</h3>
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<li class="whitespace-normal break-words">Master's degree in Computer Science, Machine Learning, or related field</li>
<li class="whitespace-normal break-words">3+ years of hands-on experience with large language models and NLP</li>
<li class="whitespace-normal break-words">Proven track record of deploying ML models in production environments</li>
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<h3 class="text-xl font-bold text-text-100 mt-1 -mb-0.5">Technical Skills</h3>
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<li class="whitespace-normal break-words">Deep understanding of transformer architectures (GPT, BERT, T5, LLaMA)</li>
<li class="whitespace-normal break-words">Extensive experience with PyTorch, TensorFlow, or JAX frameworks</li>
<li class="whitespace-normal break-words">Proficiency in fine-tuning techniques and hyperparameter optimisation</li>
<li class="whitespace-normal break-words">Expert-level Python programming with software engineering principles</li>
<li class="whitespace-normal break-words">Experience with ML libraries (Hugging Face Transformers, Langchain)</li>
<li class="whitespace-normal break-words">Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Google Cloud, Azure) and ML services</li>
<li class="whitespace-normal break-words">Familiarity with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and MLOps tools</li>
<li class="whitespace-normal break-words">Understanding of GPU programming and distributed training</li>
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<h3 class="text-xl font-bold text-text-100 mt-1 -mb-0.5">Preferred Qualifications</h3>
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<li class="whitespace-normal break-words">Experience with multi-modal models and RLHF techniques</li>
<li class="whitespace-normal break-words">Contributions to open-source projects or research publications</li>
<li class="whitespace-normal break-words">Knowledge of vector databases and RAG systems</li>
<li class="whitespace-normal break-words">Understanding of model interpretability and bias mitigation</li>
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<h3 class="text-xl font-bold text-text-100 mt-1 -mb-0.5">Soft Skills</h3>
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<li class="whitespace-normal break-words">Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities</li>
<li class="whitespace-normal break-words">Excellent communication skills for technical and business audiences</li>
<li class="whitespace-normal break-words">Ability to work in collaborative, fast-paced environments</li>
<li class="whitespace-normal break-words">Self-motivated with strong project management skills</li>
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