AI Lead Engineer 1

Location:
Cluj, RO Brasov, RO Sibiu, RO Serbia remote, RS Timisoara, RO Novi Sad, RS Remote, RO Bucuresti, RO Iasi, RO Bosnia remote, BA

Who we are

At NTT DATA, we are a global team of over 140,000 professionals, operating in more than 50 countries and serving diverse industries including telecommunications, finance, public sector, healthcare, and more. We are passionate about technology and innovation, and we believe in personalized, merit-based career growth.

We are expanding our capabilities in Conversational AI, building intelligent assistants across voice and text channels, web, mobile apps, WhatsApp, Microsoft Teams, using cutting-edge technologies like Generative AI (GPT) and platforms such as Dialogflow CX, BotFramework Composer, Watson Assistant, and Cognigy.

What you'll be doing

• Designing, training, and fine-tuning machine learning and deep learning models.Developing LLM-based solutions (RAG pipelines, chatbots, Q&A assistants, classification/extraction models).
• Implementing MLOps pipelines for model deployment, monitoring, and CI/CD across cloud environments.
• Collaborating with data engineers and architects to build scalable data & model workflows.
• Communicating insights and technical decisions to both business and technical stakeholders.
• Preparing documentation and maintaining clear, structured model repositories and experiment tracking.
• Staying current with advancements in AI/ML, LLMs, and emerging applied AI techniques

What you'll bring along

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field is prefered
• Minimum 3-5 years of hands-on experience building ML / DL models (classification, extraction, NLP or embeddings).
• Strong proficiency in Python and frameworks such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, Scikit-learn.
• Experience with LLM-based solutions (e.g., fine-tuning, prompt engineering, embedding-based retrieval, RAG).
• Familiarity with vector databases (Pinecone, ChromaDB, FAISS) and LLM orchestration frameworks (LangChain / LlamaIndex).
• Experience with at least one MLOps / lifecycle platform (Azure ML, MLflow, SageMaker, Kubeflow).
• Understanding of cloud environments (Azure, AWS, or GCP) and containerization using Docker.
• Ability to design and document model workflows, track experiments, and monitor deployed models.
• Comfortable working with cross-functional teams and translating requirements into model design.
• Clear communication skills and ability to explain trade-offs to technical and non-technical audiences.

What's in it for you

New beginnings can be a challenge. We promise a smooth integration and a supportive mentor

Pick your working style: choose from Remote, Hybrid or Office work opportunities

Early bird or night owl? Our projects have different working hours to suit your needs

Nobody is born an expert. Sharpen your tech skills with our sponsored certifications, trainings and top e-learning platforms

We want you to stay healthy Enjoy our Private Health Insurance ⁠– it's custom-made for you

A clear mind is a healthy mind. Attend individual coaching sessions or go one step further by joining our accredited Coaching School

Make the most of our epic parties or themed events – they're lovingly designed for our people and their families

NTT DATA recruiters will never ask job seekers and candidates for payment or banking information during the recruitment process, for any reason. Please remain vigilant of third parties that may try to impersonate NTT DATA recruiters, either in writing or by phone, in an attempt to deceptively obtain personal data or money from you. All email communications from an NTT DATA recruiter will be associated with an email address. NTT DATA will not use any non-NTT DATA or personal email domains (Gmail, Yahoo, etc.) or personal communication channels (WhatsApp, Facebook etc) at any time during the recruitment process. If you suspect any fraudulent activity, please contact us.

NTT DATA Romania is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants regardless to race, color, religion, citizenship, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees.

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What's in it for you

• New beginnings can be a challenge. We promise a smooth integration and a supportive mentor
• Pick your working style: choose from Remote, Hybrid or Office work opportunities
• Early bird or night owl? Our projects have different working hours to suit your needs
• Nobody is born an expert. Sharpen your tech skills with our sponsored certifications, trainings and top e-learning platforms
• We want you to stay healthy Enjoy our Private Health Insurance ⁠– it's custom-made for you
• A clear mind is a healthy mind. Attend individual coaching sessions or go one step further by joining our accredited Coaching School
• Make the most of our epic parties or themed events – they're lovingly designed for our people and their families

Your unique talent is what matters. NTT DATA Romania is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants regardless to race, color, religion, citizenship, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or marital status, or any other characteristic.

Third parties fraudulently posing as NTT DATA recruiters

NTT DATA recruiters will never ask job seekers and candidates for payment or banking information during the recruitment process, for any reason. Please remain vigilant of third parties that may try to impersonate NTT DATA recruiters, either in writing or by phone, in an attempt to deceptively obtain personal data or money from you. All email communications from an NTT DATA recruiter will be associated with an email address. NTT DATA will not use any non-NTT DATA or personal email domains (Gmail, Yahoo, etc.) or personal communication channels (WhatsApp, Facebook etc) at any time during the recruitment process. If you suspect any fraudulent activity, please contact us.

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