AI Engineer

About the job

About the job: Accordion is looking for experienced AI Engineers to join our new AI-augmented delivery pods: purpose-built teams that combine AI engineering, data science, and product management to transform how PE-backed companies run finance and operations. You will work with clients and cross-functional pod teammates contributing to the development and maintenance of AI solutions that address complex business challenges for clients globally and continuously raise the bar on what AI-assisted delivery looks like. What You will do: • Build and iterate on Generative AI features encompassing prompt engineering, RAG pipelines, and multi-agent workflows using AI orchestration frameworks • Integrate large language models into enterprise applications, ensuring reliable data flow and seamless compatibility with existing systems and data sources • Develop prototypes and proof of concepts to validate AI solutions, iterating on models based on stakeholder feedback prior to full-scale implementation • Write and execute regression evaluation suites for LLM-based features and practice eval driven development, ensuring output quality and consistency across releases • Monitor AI pipelines and application components using observability platforms; proactively identify, investigate, and escalate issues before they impact delivery • Develop and maintain web applications using the MEAN or MERN stack (MongoDB, Express.js, Angular or React.js, Node.js) on Azure and AWS platforms • Write clean, well-structured, and testable code in Python and JavaScript/TypeScript, adhering to REST API design principles and established engineering standards • Debug and resolve production issues within sprint timelines, documenting root cause analysis and resolution steps clearly • Maintain technical documentation, API specifications, and CI/CD pipeline integrity • Communicate workstream outcomes clearly and consistently to internal stakeholders, and actively participate in cross-functional working sessions Ideally, you have: • Undergraduate degree (B.E./B.Tech.) in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related engineering discipline • 2-4 years of overall software development experience, with a demonstrable track record of building and delivering production-grade applications • A minimum of 1 year of hands-on experience developing Generative AI applications including LLM integration, RAG pipeline development, and prompt engineering; equivalent depth through projects or academic work will be considered, given the emerging nature of the field • Practical experience integrating large language models into applications, including prompt engineering, tool use, and evaluation design • Working knowledge of AI orchestration and agent frameworks, and core RAG principles including chunking strategies, embedding models, and experience with vector databases and semantic retrieval pipelines • Experience with LangChain, LangGraph, AutoGen, DSPy, or equivalent orchestration frameworks • Hands-on experience with the MERN or MEAN stack • Proficiency in Python and SQL for data querying; working knowledge of JavaScript/TypeScript for full-stack development • Working knowledge of version control and collaborative development workflows using Git and GitHub or GitLab, including branching strategies and pull request reviews; experience with CI/CD pipelines • Basic familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure and containerization using Docker • Strong grasp of evaluation methodologies: designing evals, catching regressions, assessing LLM output quality • Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to produce clear tickets, user stories, and concise technical documentation • Strong learning agility and the ability to operate effectively in a collaborative, sprint-driven delivery environment with high client expectations Why Explore a Career at Accordion: • A culture of merit & recognition: Thrive in a meritocratic, high-growth environment with semi-annual performance and promotion cycles. • Multi-dimensional exposure: Navigate complex, high stakes workstreams across diverse industries and domains. • Entrepreneurial environment: Exercise the intellectual freedom to make definitive decisions and the autonomy to own their outcomes. • Collaborative vitality: Experience a non-bureaucratic, high-energy culture alongside high-calibre peers. Our environment is designed to challenge your thinking and accelerate your growth through shared expertise and collective ambition.