Role Overview
8th Element is hiring a Senior Eng (AI/ Backend). This is a full-time role in Hyderabad. posted last week. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
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Job Description
Key Responsibilities
Core Engineering
- Advanced Python skills with a strong grasp of clean, modular, and maintainable code practices
- Experience building production-ready backend services using frameworks like FastAPI, Flask, or Django
- Strong understanding of software architecture, including RESTful API design, modularity, testing, and versioning.
- Experience working with databases (SQL/NoSQL), caching layers, and background job queues.
AI/ML & GenAI Expertise
- Hands-on experience with machine learning workflows: data preprocessing, model training, evaluation, and deployment
- Practical experience with LLMs and GenAI tools such as OpenAI APIs, Hugging Face, LangChain, or Transformers
- Understanding of how to integrate LLMs into applications through prompt engineering, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), and vector search
- Comfortable working with unstructured data (text, images) in real-world product environments
- Bonus: experience with model fine-tuning, evaluation metrics, or vector databases like FAISS, Pinecone, or Weaviate
Ownership & Execution
- Demonstrated ability to take full ownership of features or modules from architecture to delivery
- Able to work independently in ambiguous situations and drive solutions with minimal guidance
- Experience collaborating cross-functionally with designers, PMs, and other engineers to deliver user-focused solutions
- Strong debugging, systems thinking, and decision-making skills with an eye toward scalability and performance
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or a related field
- 3–7 years of experience in building and deploying ML models in real-world applications
- Proficient in Python and ML libraries/frameworks like TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn, etc.
- Solid understanding of algorithms in supervised, unsupervised, and deep learning
- Experience with data preprocessing, feature engineering, and model evaluation
- Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and ML Ops practices
- Strong problem-solving and leadership skills with the ability to take ownership
Nice To Have
- Experience with NLP, computer vision, or time-series analysis
- Knowledge of containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and model deployment pipelines
- Contributions to open-source projects or published research
- Experience managing a team or leading cross-functional projects
Skills: scikit-learn,nlp,tensorflow,docker,ml ops,python,pytorch,kubernetes
About 8th Element
8th Element
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for the Senior Eng (AI/ Backend) position at 8th Element?
Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to 8th Element. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.
Where is the Senior Eng (AI/ Backend) position at 8th Element located?
This position is based in Hyderabad. 8th Element has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.
What does a Senior Eng (AI/ Backend) at 8th Element earn?
8th Element has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.
When was the Senior Eng (AI/ Backend) role at 8th Element posted?
This role was posted on June 17, 2026 (9 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.
How much experience does the Senior Eng (AI/ Backend) role at 8th Element require?
This is a senior-level position. Most senior roles call for 5+ years of directly relevant experience. 8th Element lists their specific requirements in the description below, so review the must-have qualifications closely before applying.
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