Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors is hiring a Senior Machine Learning Engineer - LLM Specialist for Octopus by RTG. You will play a pivotal role in building production-ready GenAI solutions leveraging state-of-the-art Large Language Models (LLMs). This position focuses on designing, fine-tuning, and deploying ML systems that go beyond prototypes to deliver real-world impact in a remote-first, fast-paced environment.
What You'll Do
- Design and develop scalable LLM/ML solutions using commercial APIs (e.g., OpenAI, Gemini) and open-source models (e.g., LLaMA, Mistral).
- Fine-tune and customize open-source LLMs for domain-specific applications.
- Collaborate with cross-functional product and engineering teams to integrate models into production environments.
- Solve real-world NLP and machine learning problems using advanced modeling approaches.
- Stay ahead of GenAI developments and continuously apply cutting-edge research in practical implementations.
- Engage with international teams and support client-facing initiatives where required.
What We're Looking For
- 1.5+ years of hands-on experience specifically with LLMs and GenAI.
- Strong expertise working with LLM APIs and open-source architectures such as LLaMA and Mixtral.
- Proven experience in building and deploying production-grade LLM-based solutions.
- Background in fine-tuning open-source models for specific domains.
- 4+ years of overall experience in machine learning, excluding internships or academic work.
- Deep understanding of NLP and proficiency across multiple ML domains.
- Strong collaboration skills and ability to communicate technical concepts effectively in diverse, global teams.
Nice to Have
- 2+ years of hands-on experience specifically with LLMs and GenAI.
Technical Stack
- OpenAI API
- Gemini API
- LLaMA
- Mistral
- Mixtral
Team & Environment
Collaborate across teams and with international teams.
Benefits & Compensation
- Opportunity to work on international, high-impact AI projects.
- Exposure to the latest GenAI technologies and open-source ecosystems.
- Collaborative, remote-first environment connected to global teams.
- Flexible work arrangements with potential for onsite opportunities.
- Be part of a growing AI division with access to continuous learning and development.
Work Mode
This is a global, remote-first role. Location is listed as Egypt.
Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors provides a highly technical and fast-paced environment that values deep expertise and innovation.
