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Lead AI-ML Engineer

Bestica Inc.

As an AI/ML Engineer , you’ll build the models behind this platform, working closely with the founders on GNNs, computer vision, LLMs, and deep learning . You’ll take ML research from prototype to production and work directly with customers to solve real engineering problems.

Key Responsibilities

  • Build GNNs and knowledge graph systems for engineering data.
  • Fine-tune LLMs using LoRA/QLoRA and PEFT .
  • Develop computer vision models for engineering drawings and documents.
  • Implement graph algorithms for search, routing, clustering, and recommendations.
  • Own the ML lifecycle: data, training, evaluation, deployment, and monitoring .
  • Work directly with customers and founders to build production-ready AI solutions.

Requirements

  • Strong Python and PyTorch experience.
  • Experience with deep learning, CNNs, and computer vision .
  • Experience with GNNs/geometric deep learning using PyTorch Geometric, DGL, or equivalent.
  • Hands-on LLM fine-tuning experience, especially LoRA/PEFT.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and a high-agency, builder mindset .
  • Independent project, research, startup, or open-source experience.
  • Master’s degree preferred.
  • AEC experience is not required.

Vacancy posted 3 days ago
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