Senior AI Engineering Specialist, Merck Sharp & Dohme

Senior AI Engineering Specialist, Merck Sharp & Dohme

Company Merck Sharp & Dohme
Job title Senior Specialist, AI Engineering
Job location Singapore/ Czechia / United States of America
Type Full Time

Responsibilities:

  • Write efficient and maintainable code following best practices in software engineering.
  • Working with DevSecOps tools for deploying and versioning code.
  • Conduct thorough research and analysis of retrieval techniques, language models, and generative AI methodologies.
  • Collaborate with data engineers to ensure data pipeline efficiency and accuracy.
  • Continuously iterate and refine retrieval augmented generation (RAG) methods and processes based on experimentation, analysis, and feedback.  This will include embedding, chunking, loading, and search algorithm setup.
  • Experiment with different retrieval strategies, including information retrieval, nearest-neighbor searches, or knowledge graph-based retrievals, to augment generative AI models.
  • Algorithm Optimization – Optimize and fine-tune AI models for performance, scalability, and accuracy.
  • Work closely with cross-functional teams, including product managers, data scientists, and software engineers, to understand requirements and deliver AI-driven solutions.
  • Present findings and insights to stakeholders and contribute to strategic decision-making.
  • Document AI models, algorithms, and processes thoroughly.
  • Prepare technical reports and presentations to communicate results and methodologies.
  • Stay up to date with the latest advancements in AI and machine learning technologies.
  • Participate in Agile ceremonies with the team to execute prioritized projects and features.
  • Implement automated testing and monitoring techniques to ensure the accuracy and reliability of AI systems.

Requirements & Skills:

  • 4+ years of experience in AI Engineering.
  • Strong programming skills in Python.
  • Experienced in building scalable AI Solutions within a modern technology stack which includes cloud services, data pipelines, databases, and other necessary tooling.
  • Experienced with CI/CD and test-driven development
  • Experience in building Restful APIs for AI models.
  • Experience in designing scalable AI Solutions
  • Solid understanding of machine learning concepts (i.e. neural networks, optimization algorithms, evaluation metrics).
  • Familiar with Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) techniques
  • Familiarity with prompt engineering techniques, such as instruction design, template-based approaches, rule-based conditioning, or fine-tuning strategies.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
  • Must be analytical, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Experience working in an Agile Methodology.
  • Additional programming languages such as Node.js / TypeScript, C#, or Java
  • Demonstrated experience in developing and refining prompts for generative AI models, preferably in creative or text generation domains.
  • Experience with AWS Cloud.
  • Experience with building, deploying, and managing docker images.

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