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Senior AI and Large Language Model Engineer

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Experience Level

Senior

Qualifications

Key ResponsibilitiesAct as the AI/LLM subject matter expert across product and engineering teams. Collaborate with product managers and technical leads to define AI-enabled capabilities and the application of LLMs across NCBI platforms (e.g., PubMed and related systems). Develop and implement retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) systems that integrate LLMs with extensive biomedical data sets. Provide architectural guidance on model selection, domain adaptation, evaluation strategies, and deployment methods. Enhance model grounding, factual accuracy, and scientific reliability in applications sensitive to domain specifics. Assist engineering teams in the production of AI solutions, ensuring scalability, performance, and maintainability. Evaluate emerging LLM techniques and propose practical adoption strategies that align with organizational goals. Required Qualifications3+ years of hands-on experience working with large language models (training, fine-tuning, deployment).

About the job

Location: Bethesda, Maryland (On-site / Not-remote)

Overview

Join our innovative team at Black Canyon Consulting as a Senior AI and Large Language Model (LLM) Engineer. We are on the lookout for a seasoned professional to spearhead the design, customization, and integration of cutting-edge large language models (LLMs) into biomedical research workflows and information retrieval systems. The ideal candidate will possess substantial hands-on experience in training, fine-tuning, augmenting, and deploying LLMs in production settings, particularly within the biomedical or life sciences sectors. This role is product-focused and aims to shape the future of AI-driven search, retrieval, and knowledge discovery tools.

In this pivotal position, you will act as a subject matter expert (SME) across diverse product and engineering teams. You will be instrumental in defining, architecting, and implementing LLM-driven functionalities across a suite of NCBI services. Strong technical acumen, sound architectural judgment, and effective collaboration within existing product and technical ecosystems are essential.

This hands-on role emphasizes building and strategic influence, requiring a candidate who can guide both the development process and the architectural choices made.

Please note: We are only considering serious candidates with a minimum of 3+ years of relevant experience following their most recent degree. Recent graduates or those with less experience need not apply.

About Black Canyon Consulting

Black Canyon Consulting is dedicated to leveraging advanced technologies to enhance the biomedical field. Our team is passionate about integrating artificial intelligence into research workflows, providing innovative solutions that drive knowledge discovery and improve information retrieval processes.

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