AI Engineer

Overview

About Praella:

We are a proud Great Place to Work certified organization.

We strive for excellence, and we chase perfection for our merchants and team. We build relationships with our merchants that are not reflective of a vendor-like or even a partner-like relationship. We strive to become an extension of who our merchants are. And we strive to become a reflection of our team as an organization.

We are also a Webby-winning agency. We are a Shopify Plus partner. We are grateful to be an extension of some of the best e-commerce brands.

We are a merchant-first, results-driven team. We have the nothing is impossible mentality. We work together and support each other and our clients. Collaboration and camaraderie are everything. We are data-driven, ambitious, and creative - we work hard, and we work smart.

- Our founders started one of the first Shopify Plus agencies, which was eventually sold.

- We are Shopify Plus Partners and partner with other e-commerce leaders like ReCharge, Klaviyo, Omnisend, Yotpo, Smile, etc.

- We have a remote team, but our headquarters is in Chicago. We have a small team in Chicago. Outside of Chicago, we have teams located in Atlanta, Los Angeles, Phoenix, New York, Toronto, Athens (Greece), Sarajevo (Bosnia), and Surat (India).

- Do you want to work from Europe or India for a month and travel to nearby destinations on long weekends? Why not?

- Majority of our clients are e-commerce-based merchants with annual revenue between $2M-$350MM.

We are ambitious. And, we want you to be too. We need people that want to be pushed and who want to be challenged. We want people who will push us and who will challenge us. Is that you?

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Job Description of AI Engineer

Praella is looking for an experienced AI Engineer for which the required details are mentioned below.

Objectives of this Role:

As an AI Engineer (Model Development & Deployment), you will be the core driver in transforming product and business concepts into impactful, data-driven AI applications. Your role will bridge the gap between innovative ideas and tangible AI solutions, encompassing the entire lifecycle from model development to real-world deployment. You will be instrumental in ensuring that AI initiatives deliver significant value and are seamlessly integrated into our products.

About the Role:

• Lead AI Development: Translate product and business ideas into well-defined AI/ML problem statements and robust model architectures.
• Innovate and Build: Develop custom AI/ML models from scratch and fine-tune existing architectures (LLMs, transformers, CNNs, etc.) to address specific challenges.
• Data Mastery: Collect, clean, analyze, and structure diverse data sets for effective model training and evaluation.
• Deploy and Optimize: Build scalable AI services/APIs and deploy optimized models into production environments, ensuring performance and reliability.
• Communicate and Educate: Collaborate with stakeholders and product teams to explain AI concepts, potential, and integration strategies.
• Drive AI Innovation: Stay at the forefront of AI advancements, contributing to brainstorming sessions and fostering an AI-first approach in product development.

What you can bring to the table:

You are passionate about AI and eager to apply your expertise to create real-world impact. While comprehensive knowledge is valuable, a strong learning aptitude will ensure rapid growth within our dynamic environment.

Skills:

• Strong programming skills in Python with proficiency in TensorFlow, PyTorch, or similar frameworks.
• Solid understanding of various AI/ML model architectures (LLMs, NLP, CV, classification/regression).
• Experience with end-to-end AI system development, from data ingestion to model serving.
• Familiarity with tools like Docker, FastAPI, Hugging Face, LangChain, or related ecosystems.
• Strong data analysis and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of explaining complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytics skills with focus on data mining, dashboard outlining.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Proficient in project coordination and reporting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Strong time management and multitasking skills.

Work Experience: 3–5 years of hands-on experience in AI/ML model development, training, and deployment.

Qualification: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, AI/ML, or a related field.

Location: Surat, Gujarat
Nice to Have:

• Experience with open-source LLMs like Mistral, LLaMA, Falcon, and fine-tuning techniques (LoRA/QLoRA).
• Prior experience with Chatbot applications, Recommender Systems, or Predictive Analytics.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure) for AI model deployment.

Life At Praella Private Limited

Benefits and Perks

• 5 days working
• Fully Paid Basic Life/ Competitive salary
• Vibrant Workplace
• PTO/Paid Offs/Annual Paid Leaves/Paternal Leaves
• Fully Paid Health Insurance.
• Quarterly Incentives
• Rewards & Recognitions
• Team Outings
• Gym Members.

Our Cultural Attributes

• Growth mindset
• People come first
• Customer obsessed
• Diverse & inclusive
• Exceptional quality
• Push the envelope
• Learn and grow
• Equal opportunity to grow.
• Ownership
• Transparency
• Team Work. Together, we can…!!!!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to ₹1,000,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Leave encashment
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Provident Fund

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Katargam, Surat, Gujarat: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Location:

• Katargam, Surat, Gujarat (Required)

Work Location: In person