LLM Engineer

Chicago 3 hours agoContractor External
424 - 495 / hr
• Design and develop LLM-powered applications integrating APIs such as Open AI, Claude, Gemini,etc. • Build AI workflows using Lang Graph, DSPy, and tool-use frameworks. • Implement MCP server integrations to extend LLM capabilities. • Work with vector databases such as Qdrant, Milvus, or Pgvector for semantic search and retrieval. Optimize prompt engineering, model orchestration, and tool chaining for performance and accuracy. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate requirements into AI-enabled solutions. • Ensure solutions adhere to best practices in security, scalability, and maintainability. • Use Azure DevOps for code management, CI/CD pipelines, and deployment. • Participate in Agile ceremonies, sprint planning, and delivery reviews. Required Skills & Qualifications • Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, AI/ML, Engineering, or related field. • 4 years of experience in software development, with 2 years in LLM/AI application development. Strong hands-on experience with LLM APIs (Open AI, Claude, Gemini, etc.). • Experience with Lang Graph, DSPy, and tool-use patterns in AI systems. • Knowledge of MCP server integration and usage. • Expertise in vector databases (Qdrant, Milvus, Pgvector). • Familiarity with Azure DevOps and Agile delivery methodologies. Good to Have • Experience with RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) pipelines. • Knowledge of MLOps practices and AI model deployment. • Familiarity with multi-cloud environments (Azure, AWS, GCP). • Exposure to containerization (Docker, Kubernetes). Skills: llm,azure,application