Senior AI/ML Engineer
Full Time - Remote @ITJobs.lk posted 3 hours ago in AI & Machine Learning Email JobJob Description
Location: Sri Lanka (Fully Remote — Working Australian Timezone)
Job Type: Full-Time (1-Year Contract)
Company: Australian based IT Firm
About the Role
We are seeking a highly skilled and self-driven Senior AI/ML Engineer based in Sri Lanka to join an innovative tech team on a 1-year full-time contract. This is a 100% remote position working aligned with Australian timezones (AEST/AEDT).
In this role, you will design, build, fine-tune, and deploy production-grade Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning solutions, including Large Language Models (LLMs), Generative AI workflows, and scalable MLOps pipelines.
Key Responsibilities
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Architect, train, fine-tune, and deploy machine learning models and Generative AI/LLM solutions for real-world enterprise applications.
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Build scalable data processing pipelines, feature stores, and automated MLOps pipelines for continuous training, monitoring, and model evaluation.
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Optimize model performance, inference latency, and API execution across cloud infrastructures (AWS / GCP / Azure).
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Collaborate closely with cross-functional product managers, solution architects, and software engineering teams in an Agile environment.
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Stay up to date with state-of-the-art AI research, frameworks, and deployment strategies, introducing best practices to the engineering team.
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Maintain clear technical documentation, API specs, and model performance benchmarks.
Requirements & Qualifications
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Location & Work Setup: Must be based in Sri Lanka and strictly available to work during Australian Timezone hours (AEST/AEDT).
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Industry Experience: Minimum of 3 years of total hands-on software development experience, including at least 2 years explicitly as an AI/ML Engineer in a commercial software production environment.
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Core Technical Expertise:
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Advanced proficiency in Python and standard ML frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow, Scikit-Learn).
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Hands-on experience with Generative AI, LLMs, RAG architectures, and orchestration tools (LangChain, LlamaIndex, OpenAI APIs, Hugging Face).
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Strong mastery of vector databases (Pinecone, Qdrant, ChromaDB, or Weaviate) and SQL/NoSQL systems.
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Experience with cloud platforms (AWS SageMaker, GCP Vertex AI, or Azure ML) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
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Language & Communication: Excellent written and spoken English skills are required for seamless daily collaboration with Australian stakeholders.
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Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
What We Offer
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Competitive Compensation: Attractive USD or USD-pegged remote remuneration package.
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100% Remote Flexibility: Work from anywhere in Sri Lanka.
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Cutting-Edge Tech: Exposure to state-of-the-art Generative AI architectures, high-scale cloud infrastructure, and Australian enterprise projects.
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