5+ years of industry experience building machine learning and deep learning based software applicationsStrong machine learning and deep learning fundamentalsHands on experience with large language models (LLMs) and parameter efficient fine tuning of LLMsSolid understanding of inference speed up techniques such as speculative decoding and optimization of LLMs for human preferencesProficiency with deep learning toolkits such as PyTorchExceptional problem-solving and interpersonal skillsRobust applied software methodology, process, and quality skills to take an ML algorithm from a prototype to a final production quality deploymentProven ability to excel in a fast-paced development team