Senior Consultant - LLM & AI Engineer
ABOUT KALLES GROUP: Everyone deserves to be secure. Our mission at Kalles Group is to help secure the future for companies of all shapes and sizes. While our expertise spans multiple disciplines, our method remains consistent: building trust and relationship with people -- whether you are a client, a consultant, or--in this case--a candidate. No matter what role you come from--whether you're an executive or just starting your career-you can expect our highest level of attention and respect. We want to find the right fit for each role, but we also want you to find the right fit for your career. We believe the best way to show you what our team is like is to treat you like you're already a part of it. We hope you'll consider joining our team of experienced professionals who are building their careers at Kalles Group—and having fun while doing it. WHAT YOU WILL DO: As a Senior LLM & AI Engineer at Kalles Group, you’ll lead the design, deployment, and optimization of AI-powered applications that incorporate large language models (LLMs). You’ll collaborate across technical and business teams to deliver innovative, scalable solutions while contributing to best practices in MLOps and AIOps. You’ll also help steer responsible AI use and stay ahead of emerging trends to guide platform evolution. What you will do: • Develop and integrate LLM-based applications using cloud-native tools and APIs • Fine-tune and evaluate model performance with MLOps pipelines and experimentation frameworks • Maintain and improve AI application infrastructure using AIOps principles • Design user interfaces and backend logic to support business-facing AI capabilities • Ensure documentation, logging, and CI/CD standards for scalable, auditable deployments • Explore and assess new LLMs, tools, and frameworks to inform solution direction • Partner closely with operations, program teams, and engineering peers to identify automation and AI opportunities • Serve as a trusted advisor and AI consultant across stakeholder groups • Actively mentor others and contribute to a culture of technical excellence • Stay current on AI ethics, emerging models, and NLP best practices ABOUT YOU: • Your values: • Integrity: You believe in doing the right thing, even when it's uncomfortable, seemingly inefficient, or costly. • Purposefulness: You have a desire to serve others with your skillset and an openness to continuous learning and growth. • Ownership: You stick to your commitments, follow up with action, and seek clarity in communication & expectations. Your experience: • Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience) in Computer Science, Data Engineering, or a related field • 5+ years of experience in software engineering, AI, or machine learning • Advanced proficiency in Python and modern ML libraries (TensorFlow, PyTorch, or Keras) • Hands-on experience working with large language models and NLP concepts (transformers, tokenization, embeddings) • Proven experience deploying cloud-based solutions in GCP, AWS, or Azure environments • Familiarity with orchestration frameworks such as LangGraph, Semantic Kernel, or AutoGen • Understanding of ethical considerations in AI and responsible model design • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with ability to influence at multiple levels • Experience working in Agile environments (Scrum or Kanban) WHAT WE OFFER: • Salary range $160,000-200,000 annually • Medical, dental, vision, and pharmaceutical plans. • 401(k) • 3 weeks of Paid Time Off. PLUS 8 paid company holidays and 2 flexible holidays for anything you want to celebrate! • Work/life balance – we know there’s more to life than work! We encourage our team to pursue other passions, get outside, and spend time with family. We work with clients and consultants to set expectations for a manageable workload. • Opportunities to connect in person and remotely with a passionate, supportive team that loves a good pun or GIF LOCATION: This role can be remote, but we have a preference for Seattle-based candidates. HOW TO APPLY: Please fill out the form below (including uploading your most recent resume) and we'll be in touch! We know imposter syndrome can be a barrier to many great applicants. We hope you'll still consider applying. That's why we've made the application process as short and simple as possible. Even if you're not a fit for the role, you can expect to hear back from us! We want you to have the best experience as a candidate, so please feel free to share feedback at any stage of the process to [email protected]. Kalles Group is an equal-opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of creed, nationality, race, ethnicity, disability, gender, or other protected class. Apply tot his job