Senior Engineer, Generative AI

Description

We are seeking a dynamic and innovative Senior Generative AI Engineer to join our team, reporting directly to Hearst's Chief Product & AI Strategist. This role sits at the intersection of software engineering and artificial intelligence, focusing on building and deploying cutting-edge AI applications that drive business value.

Key Responsibilities:

Design and develop Generative AI applications and features using modern LLM APIs and open-source models

Create and optimize multi-agent systems using frameworks like LangChain and advanced RAG architectures

Build robust systems that combine traditional software engineering with Generative AI capabilities

Implement and maintain AI pipelines using vector databases and retrieval systems

Develop evaluation frameworks to assess Generative AI application performance and reliability

Collaborate with product teams to identify and implement AI-driven solutions

Requirements:

5+ years of software development experience with strong proficiency in Python and JavaScript

Familiarity with containerized development (e.g. Docker) and deployment

Exposure to one or more modern JS frameworks like React/Next/Node

Experience with modern Generative AI development frameworks and tools (LangChain, Vector DBs)

Demonstrated ability to work with LLM APIs (GPT-4, Claude, etc.)

Familiarity the use of agentic software development tools like Cline and Cursor

Strong understanding of prompt engineering and LLM capabilities

A commitment to automated testing and software development best practices

Strong problem solving and project management skills and ability to work with ambiguous requirements

Excellent communication skills to explain AI capabilities and limitations to stakeholders

Advanced Skills (Nice to Have)

Experience with complex RAG architectures incorporating graph databases

Familiarity with agent orchestration frameworks like LangGraph or CrewAI

Experience with LLM evaluation and monitoring tools like LangSmith

Knowledge of advanced retrieval techniques beyond semantic search

In accordance with applicable law, Hearst is required to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role if hired in New York City. The reasonable estimate, if hired in New York City, is $175,000 - $200,000. Please note this information is specific to those hired in New York City. If this role is open to candidates outside of New York City, the salary range would be aligned to that specific location. A final decision on the successful candidate’s starting salary will be based on a number of permissible, non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to skills and experience, training, certifications, and education. Hearst provides a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, 401(k), paid holidays and paid time off, employee assistance programs, and more.