AI / ML Engineer - Virtual Avatar Chatbot (Fully Remote) at a Fast-growing Startup

A fast-growing startup is recruiting suitable candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: AI / ML Engineer - Virtual Avatar Chatbot

Location: Fully Remote
Type: Contract (Full-Time for the Duration of the Contract)

Overview

• We are hiring a AI/ML Engineer to develop a cutting-edge generative AI virtual avatar chatbot. You will fine-tune large language models, leverage advanced AI frameworks, and integrate open-source tools for an engaging, interactive experience. Work fully remote with a dynamic, global team.
• We are seeking a skilled AI/ML Engineer on a contract basis to develop a generative AI-powered virtual avatar chatbot. In this full-time role for the duration of the contract, you will design, develop, and fine-tune cutting-edge AI models and agents, focusing on NLP, NLU, ML, and DL to deliver an engaging, intelligent virtual experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and fine-tune AI models using frameworks such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, Hugging Face Transformers, and LangChain.
• Build and optimize NLP and NLU pipelines leveraging libraries like NLTK and spaCy.
• Implement and integrate speech recognition/synthesis tools (e.g., Google Cloud Speech-to-Text, Amazon Polly) for voice interactions.
• Manage data storage and retrieval with vector databases (Faiss, Milvus) and graph databases (Neo4j, Amazon Neptune).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate AI functionalities into engaging UX/UI experiences.
• Utilize model fine-tuning tools (e.g., Jupyter Notebooks, Google Colab) to iterate and improve performance.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in developing and fine-tuning AI/ML models with a focus on NLP and deep learning.
• Solid understanding of modern ML/DL architectures and data management in large-scale environments.
• Proficiency with Python and related AI frameworks, along with strong problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills in a fully remote work environment.

Tech Stack & Tools:

• AI Frameworks: PyTorch, TensorFlow, Hugging Face Transformers, LangChain
• Fine-Tuning Tools: Jupyter Notebooks, Google Colab
• Databases: Faiss, Milvus, Neo4j, Amazon Neptune, MongoDB, PostgreSQL
• NLP & Speech: NLTK, spaCy, Google Cloud Speech-to-Text, Amazon Polly
• Development Tools: Coder, Copilot, GitHub, Visual Studio Code
• Open-Source & Integration: Llama 3.3, Modern BERT, Qwen, Nvidia’s Nemotron, Kong, KrakenD
• UX/UI & Simulation: React, Vue.js, Angular, Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, Blender, Three.js
• CI/CD & Testing: Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Jest, Mocha, Chai; Monitoring with New Relic, Datadog
• Additional Tools: Security (OWASP ZAP, SonarQube), User Authentication (Azure AD, OAuth 2.0), Streaming (WebRTC, Node.js).

Salary
N400,000 - N750,000 / month.

Application Closing Date
30th April, 2025.