Principal GenAI Engineer

About the RoleLocation: NYC, NY - 3 Days WFOEmployment Type: Full TimeTuring is hiring a Principal GenAI Engineer with strong expertise in LLMs to lead enterprise-scale AI implementations for Fortune 500 clients. This role focuses on building RAG systems that combine structured semantic reasoning with advanced LLM architectures to deliver scalable, explainable, production-grade AI solutions.Required Qualifications8-13 years of experience in ML/AI systems.2+ years hands-on experience with LLMs (RAG, agents, prompt engineering).Strong proficiency in Python, LangGraph, and SQL.Experience deploying GenAI systems on AWS / Azure / GCP.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and optimize LLM-based solutions: Lead the design and deployment of large language models, leveraging techniques like prompt engineering, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), and agent-based architectures.Codebase ownership: Build and maintain/review high-quality, efficient code in Python (using frameworks like LangChain/LangGraph) and SQL, focusing on reusable components, scalability, and performance best practices.Cloud integration: Aide in deployment of GenAI applications on cloud platforms (Azure, GCP, or AWS), optimizing resource usage and ensuring robust CI/CD processes.Cross-functional collaboration: Work closely with product owners, data scientists, and business SMEs to define project requirements, translate technical details, and deliver impactful AI products.Mentoring and guidance: Provide technical leadership and knowledge-sharing to the engineering team, fostering best practices in machine learning and large language model development.