Senior/lead ML Engineering Role
LATAM
| Company | LATAM |
| Category | Engineering |
| Location | colombia |
| Remote | On-site (inferred) |
| Employment | Not stated |
| Level | Lead |
| Salary | Not stated by the employer |
| Posted | 8 Jul 2026 |
| Last verified | 7 Aug 2026 |
| Source | Employer ATS (greenhouse) |
Description
Senior AI Engineer
Role Overview
We are looking for a Senior AI Engineer who can design, build, and deploy production-ready AI
solutions using modern Large Language Models (LLMs), AI agents, and cloud-native architectures.
The ideal candidate combines strong software engineering fundamentals with hands-on experience
building scalable AI applications, integrating foundation models, and delivering business value
through Generative AI.
Key Responsibilities
• Design, develop, and maintain AI-powered applications using Large Language Models
(LLMs) and Generative AI technologies.
• Build AI agents and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) solutions to enable intelligent
workflows and knowledge-based applications.
• Integrate leading AI platforms such as Azure OpenAI, Amazon Bedrock, Google Vertex AI,
or similar services.
• Develop scalable backend services and APIs using Python and modern frameworks such
as FastAPI.
• Collaborate with frontend engineers to deliver end-to-end AI applications using technologies
such as React.
• Design prompt engineering strategies to improve model accuracy, reliability, and user
experience.
• Implement intelligent routing, semantic search, vector databases, and knowledge retrieval
solutions.
• Deploy and manage cloud-native AI applications using AWS and Infrastructure as Code
tools such as Terraform.
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines, containerized applications, and cloud infrastructure
using Docker and DevOps best practices.
• Evaluate emerging AI frameworks, tools, and models to continuously improve platform
capabilities.
• Collaborate with Product Managers, Architects, and Engineering teams to translate
business requirements into scalable AI solutions.
• Mentor engineers and contribute to technical leadership, architecture discussions, and
engineering best practices.
Required Qualifications
• 10+ years of experience in Software Engineering with recent hands-on experience building
Generative AI solutions.
• Strong experience with Python and REST API development.
• Experience developing production AI applications using Large Language Models (LLMs).
• Hands-on experience with AI agent frameworks such as LangChain, CrewAI, or similar
technologies.
• Experience implementing Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) architectures.
• Experience integrating AI platforms such as Azure OpenAI, Amazon Bedrock, Google
Vertex AI, or equivalent services.
• Strong understanding of prompt engineering techniques and AI application design patterns.
xebia.com • Experience developing scalable cloud applications on AWS.
• Experience with Docker, Terraform, CI/CD pipelines, and Infrastructure as Code.
• Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases.
• Familiarity with React or modern frontend technologies.
• Experience working within Agile software development environments.
• Strong understanding of software architecture, API design, and distributed systems.
• Experience working in cross-functional and multicultural teams.
Working Style
• Strong communication skills: able to clearly explain complex AI concepts to both technical
and non-technical audiences.
• Proactive mindset: identifies opportunities for innovation and continuously explores new AI
technologies.
• Ownership and accountability: takes responsibility for delivering reliable, scalable, and
maintainable AI solutions.
• Collaborative attitude: works effectively across product, engineering, architecture, and
business teams.
• Adaptability: thrives in a rapidly evolving AI landscape and embraces continuous learning.
• Attention to detail: prioritizes quality, security, observability, and responsible AI practices.
• Customer-oriented thinking: focuses on solving real business problems through practical AI
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