About Upstep Academy Upstep Academy is a forward-thinking EdTech company dedicated to revolutionizing the world of chess education. We are building a cutting-edge learning platform that combines a world-class curriculum with innovative technology to create a personalized and effective learning experience for chess enthusiasts of all levels. We believe that by leveraging the power of AI, we can make high-quality chess coaching accessible to everyone. The Opportunity We are looking for a talented and passionate Senior AI Engineer to join our team and lead the development of the next generation of our AI-powered learning tools. This is a high-impact role where you will own the design and implementation of core features that directly shape the student experience. You will be responsible for building everything from an AI-powered chess coach that provides real-time feedback to a sophisticated system that generates personalized learning paths for every student. Key Responsibilities - Design, develop, and deploy scalable, production-ready AI and Machine Learning features for our core learning platform. - Integrate and fine-tune Large Language Models (LLMs) to create a natural, human-like conversational coaching experience for our students. - Collaborate closely with our internal chess experts to translate their deep domain knowledge into technical requirements and effective AI-driven features. - Develop backend systems to process and analyze chess data at scale. - Build and maintain data pipelines for training and evaluating machine learning models for tasks such as personalization and content recommendation. - Own the full lifecycle of AI features, from initial proof-of-concept and prototyping to deployment, monitoring, and continuous improvement. Required Qualifications - 5+ years of professional software engineering experience, with a strong background in backend development (e.G., Python, Node.Js, Go, or similar). - 2+ years of proven, hands-on experience building and deploying AI/ML-powered applications, with a specific focus on using LLM APIs (e.G., OpenAI, Google Gemini, Anthropic). - Deep understanding of prompt engineering, and experience using LLMs for complex text generation, analysis, and summarization tasks. - Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to navigate ambiguity and make sound architectural decisions with a high degree of autonomy. - Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset. Preferred Qualifications (Bonus Points) - Experience with traditional machine learning frameworks (e.G., Scikit-learn, PyTorch, TensorFlow) for developing predictive models or recommendation systems. - Familiarity with MLOps principles and tools for deploying and monitoring models in production. - Experience working in a startup or fast-paced EdTech environment. - An interest in chess is a plus, as it will aid in understanding the product's domain. However, deep expertise is not required, as you will be working closely with our team of tech-savvy chess masters. Company: Upstep Academy Location: Mumbai Position: Full-time
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Senior Ai Engineer