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Position: Senior AI/ML EngineerFocus: Azure OpenAI | AI SaaS | Microsoft EcosystemLocation: Remote (India) | Preferred: US Arizona Hours (Flexible to CST)Reports To: Chief Product Officer (CPO)Company OverviewSTEPS Talent is redefining the future of hiring with SAI Precision Talent—our patent-pending, AI-optimized recruitment system built for precise candidate-client alignment.We integrate decades of IT & ERP staffing expertise with technologies like Azure OpenAI, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), and Microsoft Cognitive Services to deliver intelligent, scalable hiring solutions.Built entirely in the Microsoft ecosystem, our platform enhances recruiter productivity through adaptive workflows, real-time targeted sourcing, and actionable hiring intelligence.We’re now seeking a Senior AI/ML Engineer to lead technical execution, AI model optimization, and cloud-native scalability across the SAI Precision Talent platform.About the RoleYou’ll play a critical role in shaping our AI-driven hiring platform. Reporting directly to the Chief Product Officer, you’ll be responsible for designing, scaling, and optimizing intelligent recruiting workflows and LLM-based infrastructure. This is a strategic engineering position with room for technical and architectural ownership.Key Responsibilities:AI-Powered SaaS DevelopmentBuild and optimize GPT-powered tools for resume parsing, job matching, and intelligent recommendations.Implement Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), vector search, and document indexing.Collaborate with domain SMEs to translate recruiting workflows into AI automation.AI Deployment & Cloud ArchitectureDeploy models using Azure OpenAI, AKS, or Azure App Services with CI/CD pipelines.Develop scalable APIs using Python (Flask/Quart).Ensure cost-efficient, secure, and maintainable AI infrastructure.Microsoft Ecosystem IntegrationIntegrate with Office 365, Dynamics 365, and Microsoft Cognitive Services.Enhance AI-NLP performance within enterprise Microsoft environments.Ensure compliance and optimization aligned with Microsoft standards.Must-Have SkillsAzure OpenAI & RAG ExperienceSaaS AI Product Development & API ArchitectureCloud-Native AI (AKS, App Services, DevOps, Python)Microsoft 365 & Dynamics 365 IntegrationNice-to-Have SkillsATS/CRM platform experience (Bullhorn, Workday, Dynamics)AI cost optimization strategies in AzureTransformer fine-tuning (LangChain, Hugging Face, OpenAI)Why Join Us?Lead AI innovation inside a real enterprise hiring productSolve real-world automation challenges for recruitersBuild high-impact AI features that scaleWork directly with leadership in a fast-moving environmentRemote-first, flexible scheduleApply now and help shape the future of AI-powered hiring.