AI Engineer

📋 Description

• • Join Distyl AI, a pioneering force in developing production-grade AI systems that revolutionize core operational workflows for Fortune 500 companies. Leveraging a strategic partnership with OpenAI, proprietary software accelerators, and profound enterprise AI expertise, we deliver tangible value within a quarter. Our innovative solutions have empowered leading organizations across diverse sectors, including insurance, consumer packaged goods, and non-profits, to identify, build, and realize the full potential of their Generative AI investments.
• • As an AI Engineer at Distyl, you will be at the forefront of this transformation, working directly with clients to solve their most complex challenges using cutting-edge AI technologies. You will be instrumental in helping companies harness the power of AI, often for the first time, driving significant financial impact and enhancing the daily experiences of end-users.
• • Our approach is deeply customer-centric, beginning with a thorough understanding of the client's problem and maintaining accountability for delivering measurable business outcomes. We are a team of passionate builders and problem-solvers, driven by a shared commitment to engineering excellence and pragmatic innovation.
• • We are seeking AI Engineers at all levels of experience, from emerging talent eager to learn and contribute to seasoned professionals capable of leading large-scale deployments and shaping strategic technical roadmaps for our clients. Every AI Engineer at Distyl plays a critical, hands-on role in the end-to-end lifecycle of production-grade AI systems powered by Large Language Models (LLMs).
• • Key responsibilities include the **Design and Deployment of LLM-Powered Systems**: You will architect, build, and deploy robust Generative AI systems designed to deliver measurable business value. This encompasses critical tasks such as model evaluation, sophisticated prompt design, developing agentic logic for autonomous operations, and comprehensive full-stack application development to integrate AI seamlessly into existing workflows.
• • You will **Engage Deeply with Customers**: This role requires direct collaboration with client stakeholders to meticulously understand their most pressing business and technical needs. Your expertise will be crucial in translating these requirements into tailored, high-impact AI solutions that address specific pain points and unlock new opportunities.
• • A significant part of your role will involve **Building and Improving Our Platform**: You will contribute directly to the evolution of Distillery, our internal LLM application platform. This includes developing reusable tools, robust infrastructure, and efficient workflows that can be scaled and applied across our diverse customer base, accelerating development and ensuring consistency.
• • You will be responsible for ensuring **Production Quality**: Rigorous standards for observability, maintainability, reliability, performance, and security are paramount. You will implement best practices to ensure that deployed AI systems are not only effective but also robust and trustworthy in enterprise environments.
• • **Evaluate AI Systems Scientifically**: Leading evaluation efforts will be a key function, requiring a balanced approach that considers accuracy, latency, explainability, cost-effectiveness, and overall robustness to ensure optimal system performance and client satisfaction.
• • You will be expected to **Continuously Improve** our development workflows, platform architecture, and deployment practices, consistently raising the engineering bar across the team and the company.
• • For senior-level engineers, additional responsibilities include **Setting Technical Direction and Architecture** for multi-million-dollar customer engagements, earning executive trust, and guiding enterprise engineering teams through complex rollout processes and long-term operational management. You will also **Mentor and Up-level Distyl Engineers** through design reviews, architectural discussions, leading by example, and providing targeted coaching, fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth.
• • At Distyl, we believe that exceptional AI Engineers emerge from diverse backgrounds, united by a profound curiosity, a pragmatic approach to problem-solving, and an unwavering commitment to engineering excellence. We are excited to connect with individuals who possess a strong foundation in software development and a passion for applying AI to solve real-world business challenges.