Belay Technologies has been voted Baltimore Business Journal's (BBJ) Best Places to Work 2019, runner up in 2020 and a finalist in 2021!

Belay Technologies is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Sr. LLM Engineer to join our team in driving the advancement of our Language Model infrastructure. As a key member of our AI/ML team, you will be responsible for the training, hosting, and optimization of Large Language Model (LLM) instances within our compute environment. The ideal candidate should possess a strong passion for pushing the boundaries of language technology, a deep understanding of LLM architectures, and the grit to tackle complex challenges head-on. This role requires a self-reliant individual with a drive to identify and fix inefficiencies, constantly striving to improve the codebase and optimize model performance. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have an unwavering commitment to delivering cutting-edge language solutions, this position is for you.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain the infrastructure for training, hosting, and serving LLM instances.
• Optimize model training pipelines to achieve high performance and resource efficiency.
• Implement and integrate state-of-the-art LLM architectures and techniques.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and deliver impactful language solutions.
• Monitor and analyze model performance metrics, identifying areas for improvement and implementing optimizations.
• Develop and maintain documentation, best practices, and coding standards for LLM development and deployment.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in LLM research and industry trends, and incorporate them into our projects.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and knowledge sharing.

Candidates should have the following qualifications:

• TS/SCI Clearance with polygraph
• 12 yrs., B.S. in a technical discipline or 4 additional yrs. in place of B.S.
• 12+ years of experience in software engineering, with a focus on machine learning or natural language processing.
• Degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, or a related field.
• Strong expertise in deep learning frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, or MXNet.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, C++, or Java.
• Solid understanding of LLM architectures, training techniques, and evaluation methodologies.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP) and their machine learning services.
• Knowledge of software engineering best practices, including version control, testing, and continuous integration/deployment.
• Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities to work effectively with cross-functional teams.

Candidates are desired to have the following skills:

• Advanced degree (Master's or Ph.D.) in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, or a related field.
• Proven track record of implementing and deploying large-scale LLM systems in production environments.
• Experience with distributed computing frameworks like Apache Spark or Hadoop.
• Experience with natural language understanding, generation, and dialogue systems.
• Familiarity with techniques such as transfer learning, few-shot learning, and reinforcement learning.
• Contributions to open-source projects or research publications in the field of LLMs.
• Experience with serving models using APIs and building scalable inference pipelines.
• Knowledge of DevOps practices and tools like Docker, Kubernetes, and Jenkins.

Perks and Benefits:

• 8 weeks paid leave - 4 weeks of personal leave, 3 Yay! days, take off on your birthday,11 paid holidays and optional leave up to 6 days through Belay's volunteer program
• 10% matching in 401(k) contributions vested on day one
• $5,000 annual training/tuition
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• 100% company-funded HSA
• Rich medical coverage (100% coinsurance)
• Dental coverage including orthodontia
• Up to $420,000 in life insurance, premiums 100% company funded
• Amazon Prime, gym reimbursement, monthly lunches, games and prizes
• Pet adoption program, generous referral bonus program, fun events, and more!

About Belay Technologies:

Belay Technologies is a certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business located in Columbia, Maryland (Baltimore/Washington area). Belay Technologies specializes in systems automation and full stack development. Belay Technologies provides leading technology and engineering solutions to the DoD, as well as state-of-the-art commercial products. We hire software engineers, web designers, test engineers, systems engineers, systems administrators, database engineers and other tech services. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.