Artificial Intelligence Engineer

Position Title: AI Engineer

Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India (Hybrid)

Job Type: Full-Time | Engineering | AI/ML Development

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced AI Engineer with strong expertise in Python, PyTorch, algorithms, and scalable model deployment . This role involves building production-ready AI solutions within an engineering product, semiconductor, or hardware manufacturing environment .

Key Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain PyTorch-based training and inference pipelines
• Develop modular, reusable code for data processing, model evaluation, and serving
• Optimize code for performance and accuracy
• Manage data transfer between systems (Windows/Linux) using protocols such as gRPC, protobuf
• Apply CI/CD, version control, testing, and documentation best practices
• Support deployment of AI/ML models into production or internal tools
• Collaborate with algorithm experts to transform research into scalable products

Mandatory Qualifications

• MS/MTech (preferably from IIT, IISc, IIIT, BITS, NIT, or Tier-1 institutes)
• Minimum 3+ years experience in Algorithm Development
• Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience in Python and PyTorch
• Strong working knowledge of version control, software testing, deployment workflows
• Experience in semiconductor, hardware manufacturing, or engineering product companies (current or past)

Preferred Skills

• Experience with gRPC, protobuf, shared memory, data serialization protocols
• Knowledge of system integration and cross-platform development
• Strong mathematical foundation

Hiring Restrictions

• No candidates currently working at HCL
• No B.Sc/BCA graduates
• No major employment gaps; must have minimum 2 years tenure in each organization

Work Mode and Process

• Hybrid work model
• Interview Rounds: 3 Technical + 1 HR