Senior Staff AI Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Brazil.

📋 Description

• Conduct research and validate new technologies prior to recommending them to other teams.

• Create hands-on prototypes and AI solutions that incorporate LLMs and autonomous agents.

• Evaluate cost-benefit scenarios between conventional technologies, LLM training, and agent utilization.

• Design scalable system architectures that emphasize thorough testing and experimentation.

• Provide iterative solutions that yield measurable value within a matter of weeks or months.

• Influence the adoption of technology across teams without having formal authority.

• Establish replicable testing and validation methods for complex use cases.

• Research, develop, and validate AI and autonomous-agent concepts within iFood LABS, connecting research with production.

⛳️ Requirements

• A solid foundation in software engineering and scalable system architecture.

• Experience in traditional machine learning and artificial intelligence fields.

• Familiarity with large language models (LLMs) and technologies related to autonomous agents.

• Capability to transition between academic research and practical implementation.

• High degree of autonomy in navigating ambiguous and uncertain situations.

• A hands-on approach geared towards delivering practical and functional solutions.

• Scientific rigor in designing experiments and analyzing the outcomes.

• Ability to exert technical influence without relying on hierarchical structures.

• Prior experience in innovation units, laboratories, or research and development settings.

• Contributions to AI and ML technical communities through publications or other means.

• Background in iterative delivery and swift validation of technical hypotheses.

🏝️ Benefits

• Opportunity to work at the forefront of AI and technology innovation.

• Collaborative work environment with a focus on research and development.

• Professional growth and development opportunities in cutting-edge fields.

• Access to advanced tools and technologies to support your work.