Jr. AI Engineer (Rupnagar)

Call for Applications for Jr. AI Engineer ( R-08) ANNAM.AI

Location: ANNAM.AI, Center of Excellence in AI for Agriculture, IIT Ropar (Onsite preferred; hybrid/remote may also be considered)

Type: Full time | Contractual | Renewable based on performance

Compensation: 69 Lakhs per annum (Based on qualifications and experience)

Performance Incentives: Additional incentives based on performance and project outcomes, subject to Governing Board approval

Tenure: Initial appointment for 2 years, extendable up to 5 years based on performance.

Minimum experience of 0 - 2 years (May be relaxed in the case of exceptional candidates.)

Role Summary

As a Jr. AI , you will support the development and deployment of AI-driven solutions for agriculture, including precision farming, crop monitoring, and farmer advisory systems.

You will work under the guidance of Sr. AI Engineers, assisting in building and testing AI/ML and Generative AI solutions, data pipelines, and farmer-centric applications tailored for Indias agricultural ecosystem.

This role is ideal for early-career professionals who want to build expertise in LLMs, RAG systems, and modern AI technologies while making a meaningful social impact.

Key Responsibilities

• AI Model Development and Testing
• Assist in designing, developing, and testing machine learning and Generative AI models for applications like crop yield prediction, soil health analysis, and pest detection.
• Contribute to RAG pipeline development and integrate AI with real-world agricultural datasets.
• Build and fine-tune transformer-based models like BERT, GPT, and LLaMA for NLP-driven farmer advisory tools.
• Collaborate with Sr. AI engineers to optimize models for accuracy and scalability.

Technology Deployment and Support

• Support the deployment of AI tools and platforms in rural agricultural settings, ensuring usability for farmers and field practitioners.
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