Associate AI/ML Engineer

Overview of 66degrees

66degrees is an end-to-end AI transformation partner that guides enterprises from complex business challenges to clear, quantifiable outcomes. Our company is the culmination of several successful firms, each a leader in its own right in cloud, artificial intelligence, and data. This convergence of talent and expertise is how we help businesses reach their own "inflection point," where chaotic data becomes a strategic asset, complexity becomes clarity, and AI becomes an engine for growth. Our ultimate vision is to be the catalyst for a future where every business operates as an intelligent enterprise, with autonomous systems unlocking human potential.

At 66degrees, we believe in thriving through challenges and winning together. These values not only guide us in achieving our goals as a company but also for our people. We are dedicated to creating a significant impact for our employees by fostering a culture that sparks innovation and supports professional and personal growth along the way.

Overview of Role

As an Associate in AI/ML, you will bridge the gap between traditional data engineering and modern Generative AI. You will be instrumental in designing, building, and maintaining the infrastructure required to serve advanced LLM applications and Agentic frameworks. Working within the Google Cloud ecosystem, you will ensure our managed services projects are powered by reliable, scalable, and autonomous AI solutions.

Responsibilities

• Develop high-quality Python code to deliver AI-driven initiatives, focusing on LLM orchestration using LangChain, LangGraph, and supporting frameworks.

• Design and implement agent-based systems capable of multi-step reasoning, tool-use, and autonomous task execution.

• Architect and optimize data pipelines within GCP (BigQuery, Pub/Sub, Dataflow) to support Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) and model fine-tuning.

• Own the end-to-end lifecycle of AI models, from prototyping in Vertex AI to production deployment and monitoring (MLOps).

• Partner with global technology teams to translate business requirements into technical AI specifications.

• Ensure code reliability through comprehensive unit testing and rigorous evaluation of LLM outputs (faithfulness, relevance, etc.).

Qualifications

• 3+ years in AI/ML engineering.

• Proven experience building LLM applications using LangChain or similar orchestration frameworks.

• Hands-on expertise with Google Cloud Platform (GCP), specifically Vertex AI, BigQuery, and Cloud Functions.

• Strong proficiency in Python and SQL.

• Knowledge of Vector Databases (e.g., Vertex AI Search, Pinecone, or Weaviate).

• A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related or equivalent work experience required.

66degrees is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability status or other legally protected class.

AI Transparency & Disclosure

As an AI transformation partner, 66degrees leverages intelligent solutions to enhance our recruitment experience. We utilize AI tools—including LinkedIn Recruiter’s Hiring Assistant and interview transcription technologies—to assist with sourcing, role analysis, and capturing interview highlights.

These tools augment our process, but we "Commit to Our Craft" by ensuring all final hiring decisions are made by our human Talent Team. By applying, you acknowledge the use of these technologies to help us "Win Together" in finding the best fit for our team.