Ai/llm Platform Engineer

AI/LLM Platform Engineer

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We are currently seeking an AI/LLM Platform Engineer to join our team in Bangalore, Karnātaka, India.

Job Title

Software Engineer 4 - AI/LLM Platform Engineer

Location

Bangalore - Hybrid

Employment Type

Full-Time

Experience Required

5–8 years of experience in Software Engineering / AI Platform / GenAI development

About the Role

We are looking for a highly skilled AI/LLM Platform Engineer with expertise in Python, LLM APIs, and enterprise AI platform development. The role involves designing, building, and scaling LLM-powered services with strong focus on observability, governance, and performance. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with AI gateways, agent frameworks, and cloud AI platforms such as Azure and GCP Vertex AI.

In This Role, You Will

• Design and develop LLM APIs (chat, generate, search, ingest)
• Manage end-to-end API lifecycle including deployment and monitoring
• Implement and operate AI Gateway capabilities (streaming, rate limits, quotas)
• Build telemetry and observability frameworks using OpenTelemetry and tracing
• Develop SDKs using LangGraph / ADK frameworks
• Create and manage agent-based workflows
• Implement batch and async API patterns with promotion gates
• Ensure AI safety and governance through guardrails and content safety tools
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate AI solutions at scale
• Optimize performance, reliability, and scalability of AI platforms

Required Qualifications

• Strong programming skills in Python
• Hands-on experience in LLM API design and implementation
• Experience with API lifecycle management
• Knowledge of AI Gateway operations (streaming, throttling, quotas)
• Experience in Telemetry & Observability (OpenTelemetry, trace propagation)
• Hands-on experience with SDK development (LangGraph / ADK)
• Strong understanding of distributed systems and microservices architecture

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with Agent Frameworks (LangGraph / ADK)
• Knowledge of LLM observability (spaces/projects)
• Familiarity with batch & async API patterns
• Experience with AI safety tools (Model Armor, Azure Content Safety, Guardrails)
• Exposure to AI coding assistants (GitHub Copilot, Devin, Cursor)
• Hands-on experience with GCP Vertex AI and Microsoft Azure environments
• Understanding of LLMOps / MLOps practices

Job Expectations

• Deliver scalable, secure, and high-performing AI solutions
• Ensure high availability and reliability of AI platforms
• Follow best practices in observability, governance, and compliance
• Continuously evaluate and adopt emerging AI technologies and frameworks
• Collaborate effectively across teams and contribute to innovation in GenAI solutions
• Take ownership of end-to-end delivery and platform improvements

Primary Skillset

• Python coding skills

• LLM API design (chat/generate/search/ingest)

• API lifecycle management

• AI Gateway operations (streaming, rate limits, quotas)

• Telemetry & observability (OpenTelemetry, trace propagation)

• SDK development (LangGraph/ADK)

Secondary Skillset

• Agent frameworks : LangGraph/ADK

• LLM observability (spaces/projects)

• Batch/async API patterns & promotion gates

• Guardrails, Model Armor, Azure Content Safety

• AI coding assistants (GitHub Copilot, Devin, Cursor)

• Hands-on with GCP Vertex AI, Azure envs.

About NTT DATA

NTT DATA is a $30 billion business and technology services leader, serving 75% of the Fortune Global 100. We are committed to accelerating client success and positively impacting society through responsible innovation. We are one of the world's leading AI and digital infrastructure providers, with unmatched capabilities in enterprise-scale AI, cloud, security, connectivity, data centers and application services. Our consulting and industry solutions help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have experts in more than 50 countries. We also offer clients access to a robust ecosystem of innovation centers as well as established and start-up partners. NTT DATA is a part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion each year in R&D.

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