AI Engineer – Remote | AU Time zone
Full Time - Remote @ITJobs.lk posted 22 hours ago in AI & Machine Learning Email JobJob Description
Location: Sri Lanka (Fully Remote)
Work Arrangement: Full-Time | Remote
Timezone: Australian Timezone (AEST / AEDT)
Client Organization: Leading Australian-Based IT Firm
About the Role
We are seeking a talented and innovative AI Engineer to join a leading Australian-based IT firm. This is a 100% remote, full-time position operating on Australian business hours, designed for candidates based in Sri Lanka.
In this role, you will be responsible for designing, building, and deploying cutting-edge Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning solutions. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional global engineering teams to integrate intelligent models into enterprise-grade applications, optimize algorithms, and drive scalable AI transformation.
Key Responsibilities
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AI & ML Development: Architect, build, and deploy machine learning models, natural language processing (NLP) pipelines, or generative AI workflows.
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System Integration: Integrate AI/ML models seamlessly into production software systems and microservices architectures.
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Data & Algorithm Optimization: Clean, preprocess, and analyze large datasets; fine-tune hyper-parameters and optimize model latency and throughput.
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MLOps & Monitoring: Establish MLOps frameworks to track model performance, handle drift, and manage automated deployment pipelines.
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Research & Innovation: Stay at the forefront of emerging AI technologies, frameworks, and foundational models to continually improve internal capabilities.
Qualifications & Key Requirements
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Industry Experience: 3+ years of practical software engineering or data science experience, with a focus on building and deploying AI/ML models.
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Core Technical Skills: Proficiency in Python and modern AI/ML frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow, Scikit-learn, LangChain, or LlamaIndex).
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LLM & GenAI Exposure: Solid understanding of Large Language Models (LLMs), prompt engineering, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), and vector databases.
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Software Engineering Foundations: Strong knowledge of RESTful APIs, Git, cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP), and containerization (Docker).
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Communication & Timezone Alignment: Excellent English communication skills and full commitment to working according to Australian operational hours.
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Location & Setup: Must be based in Sri Lanka with a reliable remote work setup (high-speed internet and uninterrupted power backup).
What Is Offered
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Attractive remote compensation package aligned with international standards.
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100% Remote flexibility—work from anywhere in Sri Lanka.
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Opportunity to work on high-impact, global projects for an established Australian enterprise.
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Continuous learning, professional growth, and exposure to state-of-the-art AI infrastructure.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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