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Senior AI/LLM Engineer

Censys
Location
Remote (US/Canada)
Posted
18 days ago
Department
Engineering
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 5+ years of software engineering experience
  • 2+ years building and scaling AI-powered user-facing features
  • Strong proficiency in Python for backend and API services development
  • Familiarity with RAG evaluation frameworks (e.g., RAGAS, LangSmith)
  • Ability to rapidly prototype, validate and refine AI features
  • Prior knowledge in prompt engineering
Nice to have
  • Leveraging AI tools as a force multiplier
  • Advanced knowledge of AI/ML architectures and model evaluation
  • Experience with retrieval-augmented generation (RAG)
  • Understanding of embedding models and AI-driven analytics
  • Proven ability to optimize AI models for low-latency interactions
What the job really is

As a Senior AI/LLM Engineer at Censys, you will focus on developing AI-powered features that enhance the Censys platform for security teams. Your responsibilities include prototyping and deploying machine learning applications, building and maintaining LLMs, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to integrate AI capabilities into user experiences. You will also work on improving model performance and ensuring secure AI practices are followed.

Benefits
  • 401k match
  • health insurance
  • vision insurance
  • dental insurance
  • effective benefits on day one
Things to weigh
  • Salary range varies significantly based on location
  • Identity verification required as part of the hiring process
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