Applied AI / LLM Engineer (Python)

About the Position

We're looking for an Applied AI / LLM Engineer (Python) to own the AI layer of our products - from research and experimentation to production deployment. You'll have end-to-end ownership of AI initiatives, work on real-world GenAI challenges, and help shape the future of AI-powered products.

Responsibilities

• Design and build LLM pipelines, AI agents, and RAG-based systems: function/tool calling, structured output (JSON schema)
• Develop production-grade Python services (Django, Celery, Redis)
• Validate product hypotheses using real-world data and analytics
• Measure and optimize LLM quality, performance, and cost
• Collaborate closely with product managers and engineers to turn ideas into scalable solutions

Requirements

• Strong experience building production LLM applications
• Hands-on expertise with RAG, embeddings, vector search, prompt engineering, and LLM evaluation
• Experience with LangGraph, LangChain, or similar frameworks
• Solid Python backend background (Django, PostgreSQL, async programming)
• Strong SQL/Pandas skills and a data-driven mindset
• Language Proficiency: English at B2-C1 level, Russian at C1 level
• Location: Remote, except Russia and Belarus

Nice to Have

• Experience with vector databases (Qdrant, pgvector, etc.)
• Fine-tuning, text classification, or embedding models
• Kubernetes, gRPC, or Go experience

We Offer

At Mad Devs, you'll join a passionate team dedicated to solving complex challenges and delivering innovative solutions. Our projects span Europe, the USA, and South East Asia, giving you the opportunity to make a global impact. We value flexibility, remote working, and professional development, ensuring you thrive in an inspiring environment. Join us in revolutionizing the legal industry with AI!

Employees Benefits

• Flexible working hours
• Remote-first culture
• Long-term projects
• Salary in dollars
• Professional communities
• Onsite business trips
• Training budget
• Paid conferences

About the Company

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