AI Technical Lead

Edelman is a voice synonymous with trust, reimagining a future where the currency of communication is action. Our culture thrives on three promises: boldness is possibility, empathy is progress, and curiosity is momentum. 
At Edelman, we understand diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (DEIB) transform our colleagues, our company, our clients, and our communities. We are in relentless pursuit of an equitable and inspiring workplace that is respectful of all, reflects and represents the world in which we live, and fosters trust, collaboration and belonging.
Edelman’s continued evolution as the leading communications consultancy will require paramount focus on product development (technology and services) that leverages data and AI to transform its own and its client’s businesses. To achieve this vision, Edelman is building a critical new AI driven division that consists of four primary departments. Each department has a specific role and responsibility in the development, delivery and deployment of AI and data solutions across Edelman and the communications industry. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain back-end applications utilizing modern AI chat completion APIs.
• Design and implement scalable cloud-based architectures that support custom GPT functionalities.
• Collaborate with internal teams to gather requirements and deliver effective backend solutions.
• Optimize application performance and ensure reliability and scalability.
• Continuously improve existing applications and develop new features aligned with evolving AI technologies.

Qualifications:

• Strong experience in backend software development.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python and JavaScript.
• Experience with AI models, particularly GPT-based APIs, and integrating them into applications.
• Experience with cloud platforms, particularly AWS and Azure, and related deployment tools.
• Understanding of database systems and API design principles.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Bonus: Experience with full-stack software development.
• Bonus: Familiarity with OpenAI functionalities such as GPT Actions, Assistants API, function calling, finetuning, etc.

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We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t perfectly align with every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.