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AI Engineer – LATAM

LATAM

About Distillery

Distillery Tech Inc accelerates innovation through an unyielding approach to nearshore software development. The world’s most innovative technology teams choose Distillery to help accelerate strategic innovation, fill a pressing technology gap, and hit mission-critical deadlines. We support essential applications, mobile apps, websites, and eCommerce platforms through the placement of senior, strategic technical leaders and by deploying fully managed technology teams that work intimately alongside our client’s in-house development teams. At Distillery Tech Inc, we’re not here to reinvent nearshore software development, we’re on a mission to perfect it. Distillery Tech Inc is committed to diversity and inclusion. We actively seek to cultivate a workforce that reflects the rich tapestry of perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences present in our society. Our recruitment efforts are dedicated to promoting equal opportunities for all candidates, regardless of race, etc.


About the Position

We’re seeking an experienced AI Engineer with a strong background in Optical Character Recognition (OCR) and foundation models to help transition an existing proof of concept (POC) into a robust, production-ready solution. Working within a Microsoft Azure environment, you will lead the development and deployment of AI-based document intelligence pipelines, contributing at both technical and strategic levels.


Responsibilities

  • Develop, optimize, and deploy OCR pipelines leveraging modern LLMs and foundational models such as Mistral.
  • Design and implement scalable and secure AI architectures on Microsoft Azure, utilizing services such as Azure Functions, Azure ML, and Azure Cognitive Services.
  • Evaluate and enhance the accuracy and performance of existing OCR and data extraction pipelines.
  • Collaborate with Product, Data, and DevOps teams to gather requirements and shape end-to-end AI solutions.
  • Operate with a consultative mindset, identifying gaps and proposing improvements to design and implementation.
  • Lead the transition of the POC into production, ensuring robustness, maintainability, and scalability.
  • Communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders, ensuring alignment on goals and tradeoffs.
  • Demonstrate autonomy in decision-making, bringing forward ideas and executing with ownership.


Must-Have Skills

  • 3+ years of experience working with machine learning and AI systems, with hands-on experience in OCR and document intelligence.
  • Deep understanding of LLMs, foundation models, and their applications in structured/unstructured document extraction.
  • Experience working with APIs and toolkits from Mistral, OpenAI, or similar transformer-based architectures.
  • Strong Python programming skills, with experience in libraries like PyTorch, Hugging Face, and FastAPI.
  • Proficient in deploying solutions to Microsoft Azure, including experience with CI/CD pipelines, containers, and serverless computing.
  • Familiarity with agile development processes and ability to collaborate across disciplines.
  • Comfortable making technical decisions independently, evaluating tradeoffs, and proposing scalable solutions.
  • Prior consulting or client-facing experience is a strong plus.


Why You’ll Like Working Here

  • Collaborate with multi-national teams committed to our core values: Unyielding Commitment, Relentless Pursuit, Courageous Ambition, and Authentic Connection.
  • Enjoy a competitive compensation package, generous vacation, and comprehensive benefits.
  • Work remotely in a flexible, supportive environment.
  • Access professional and personal development opportunities to advance your career.