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# Gen AI Lead at Orion Innovation

- **Company:** Orion Innovation
- **Location:** Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
- **Posted:** 2026-03-04
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-10
- **Apply:** https://www.orioninc.com/careers/job/?gh_jid=4658882006

## Job description

Orion Innovation is a premier, award-winning, global business and technology services firm.  Orion delivers game-changing business transformation and product development rooted in digital strategy, experience design, and engineering, with a unique combination of agility, scale, and maturity.  We work with a wide range of clients across many industries including financial services, professional services, telecommunications and media, consumer products, automotive, industrial automation, professional sports and entertainment, life sciences, ecommerce, and education.

Role: GenAI Lead Engineer

Experience: 8+ years total (with significant hands-on GenAI / LLM work)

Job Overview:

We are seeking an innovative and highly skilled Lead Generative AI (GenAI) Engineer to spearhead the design, development, and deployment of advanced AI-powered solutions. In this role, you will lead a team of engineers and data scientists to harness cutting-edge Generative AI technologies and implement them to solve complex business problems, enhance user experiences, and drive innovation. This role combines deep technical expertise, leadership, and a strong understanding of AI trends and tools.

Key Responsibilities:

- Technical Leadership:
- Lead the end-to-end design and implementation of Generative AI solutions.
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineers and data scientists working on GenAI projects.
- Stay updated with the latest trends, research, and advancements in Generative AI and Large Language Models (LLMs).
- Solution Development:
- Architect, train, and fine-tune state-of-the-art LLMs and generative AI models
- Develop and optimize pipelines for prompt engineering, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), and domain-specific fine-tuning.
- Develop and deploy generative AI models, particularly focusing on ChatGPT, using Python on Azure or AWS Platform or .Net on Azure platform
- Ensure scalability, performance, and security of AI solutions deployed in production.
- Integration and Deployment:
- API Development: Ability to define and deliver API access for GenAI services, facilitating integration with other systems and applications.
- Collaborate with software engineering teams to integrate GenAI solutions into enterprise applications and services.
- Utilize cloud platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS, or GCP) to deploy and manage AI models and APIs.
- Leverage MLOps practices for continuous model monitoring, retraining, and improvement.
- Data Strategy and Preparation:
- Collaborate with data engineering teams to ensure high-quality data acquisition, preprocessing, and augmentation for model training and fine-tuning.
- Implement data governance and privacy practices in line with organizational policies.
- Innovation and Research:
- Experiment with new generative AI techniques, such as multimodal AI, reinforcement learning with human feedback (RLHF), and active learning.
- Evaluate and recommend AI frameworks, libraries, and platforms for project requirements.
- Stakeholder Collaboration:
- Work closely with product managers, business stakeholders, and UX designers to define AI-powered product features and use cases.
- Present technical concepts, project progress, and AI capabilities to non-technical audiences.

## Key Requirements

- Technical Skills:
- Hands-on experience with cloud platforms and services for AI/ML, such as Azure AI Services, Azure Machine Learning, AWS Bedrock, or Google Vertex AI.
- Hands on experience in any of LLMs such as OpenAI’s ChatGPT Models , Gemini, Llama 2 ,Claude 2 ,Grok
- Hands on experience in any of the agentic frameworks like LangChain, Semantic kernel, AutoGen, CrewAi
- Hands on experience using any of vector database like Chroma, Pinecone, Weaviate, Faiss
- Experience with multimodal AI and advanced techniques like Tree-of-Thoughts, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), or Reinforcement Learning with Human Feedback (RLHF)
- Strong expertise in LLMs and generative AI frameworks like OpenAI, Hugging Face Transformers, or similar platforms.
- Deep understanding of natural language processing (NLP) concepts, including tokenization, embeddings, and sequence-to-sequence models.
- Proficiency in Python and libraries such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, and Scikit-learn.
- Experience in CI/CD pipeline management and automation tools, particularly within the Azure DevOps environment. Knowledge of containerization (e.g., Docker) and orchestration tools is also important
- Familiarity with MLOps tools and practices, such as MLflow, Kubeflow, or Docker.

Qualifications:

- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, or a related field (Ph.D. preferred).
- 8+ years of experience in AI/ML engineering, with 2+ years specifically in Generative AI.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in building Conversational AI applications using cloud-based services and in orchestrating AI/ML services for building a complete solution
- Minimum of 6 years of extensive full-time experience in Data Analysis, Statistics, Machine Learning, or Computer Science
- Proven track record of leading AI projects from inception to production.
- Experience with multimodal AI and advanced techniques like Tree-of-Thoughts, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), or Reinforcement Learning with Human Feedback (RLHF).
- Certifications in AI/ML or cloud platforms (e.g., Azure AI Engineer, AWS Certified Machine Learning).

Orion is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Candidate Privacy Policy

Orion Systems Integrators, LLC and its subsidiaries and its affiliates (collectively, “Orion,” “we” or “us”) are committed to protecting your privacy. This https://www.orioninc.com/candidate-data-privacy-policy/ (“Notice”) explains:

- What information we collect during our application and recruitment process and why we collect it;
- How we handle that information; and
- How to access and update that information.

Your use of Orion services is governed by any applicable terms in this notice and our general [Privacy Policy](https://www.orioninc.com/privacy-policy/).

## About Orion Innovation

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Orion Innovation is a global software engineering and data company that helps enterprises modernize technology, reimagine customer experiences, and accelerate growth through Data, AI, Cloud, and Experience Design.
- **Entity Type**: Private (acquired by One Equity Partners in 2018)
- **Headquarters**: Iselin, New Jersey, United States
- **Founded**: 1993
- **Founders**: Not publicly available

## Core Business
- **Industries**: IT Services and IT Consulting, with deep vertical expertise in Banking, Financial Services & Insurance (BFSI), Healthcare & Life Sciences, Telecom, Media & Technology, Sports & Entertainment, and Professional Services.
- **Target Customers**: Large enterprises and mid-market organizations (B2B) across regulated industries seeking digital transformation.
- **Mission/Purpose**: To help clients solve complex challenges, drive transformation, and move confidently toward what’s next. Their purpose is to build what matters, using Data, AI, and Cloud to turn technology into tangible business impact.

## Products & Services
Orion delivers services rather than a single product, organized into core capabilities:

- **Engineering**: Cloud-native development, AI/ML, mobile development, and quality engineering to accelerate time to market.
- **Data & Analytics**: Data strategy, engineering, migration, analytics, and modern data platforms.
- **AI**: Enterprise AI adoption advisory, responsible AI, generative AI development, and agentic systems.
- **Cloud**: Cloud and VMware migration, legacy modernization, cloud security, managed services, and DevSecOps (hybrid and multi-cloud).
- **Experience Design**: Human-centered design, UX/UI prototyping, journey management, and martech.
- **Cybersecurity**: Adaptive cybersecurity, AI security, cyber defense operations, and GRC.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation**: Not disclosed (private company, owned by One Equity Partners).
- **Key Metric (Revenue)**: Annual revenue of **$1.3 billion** (2025 data from LinkedIn).
- **Key Metric (Headcount)**: **6,000+ global associates** (as per company website; LinkedIn reports 3,122 with +8.0% YoY growth).
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: **One Equity Partners** (majority owner); partner ecosystem includes hyperscalers (AWS, Azure, GCP) and leading data, cloud, and cybersecurity technology partners.
- **Growth Signals**:
    - 30+ years in business with **20+ years average tenure** of top 10 clients (indicating high retention).
    - **12 major global delivery centers** in the US, Canada, Mexico, Europe (incl. Serbia, Romania), and India/APAC.
    - Active M&A history: acquired Banktech Software Services (2023), NetRD (2021), MERA (2019), Behavior (2019), Cabeus (2019).

## Competitive Advantages
- **Deep Domain Expertise**: Unlike generalist IT shops, Orion has 30+ years of specialized experience in highly regulated industries (BFSI, Healthcare, Telecom).
- **Full-Stack Digital Transformation**: Uniquely combines Data, AI, Cloud, Engineering, Design, and Cybersecurity under one roof, acting as a true end-to-end partner.
- **Global Delivery Model**: Operates nearshore and offshore centers (12+ major delivery locations) enabling 24x7 support and cost efficiency.
- **High Client Stickiness**: Average tenure of top 10 clients is **20+ years**, a strong signal of trust and delivery quality.
- **Hyperscaler Partnerships**: Co-innovates with the three major cloud providers, acting as a trusted advisor.

## Strategic Focus
- **Becoming a Data and AI Powerhouse**: The company is explicitly evolving into a global "Data and AI" leader, investing heavily in AI/ML, generative AI, and agentic systems.
- **Enterprise AI Adoption**: Focus on moving clients from pilot to production scale with responsible and secure AI.
- **Geographic Expansion**: Continued investment in their global delivery network across North America, Europe, and India/APAC.
- **Industry Specialization**: Deepening vertical expertise in existing high-value sectors (BFSI, Healthcare, Telecom).

## Why Work Here
- **Culture & Growth**: Described as a place where "curiosity drives progress" with a "Growth Mindset" value. Employees report high exposure to cutting-edge Data, AI, and next-gen engineering [orioninnovation.com](https://www.orioninnovation.com/careers/life-at-orion/).
- **Learning & Development**: Strong emphasis on upskilling through the **Orion Academy** and hands-on global project work. Leaders are said to invest in employee progress [orioninnovation.com](https://www.orioninnovation.com/careers/life-at-orion/).
- **Work Model**: **Hybrid** work model designed for "connection, flexibility, and high-performance teams" [orioninnovation.com](https://www.orioninnovation.com/careers/life-at-orion/). They blend flexibility with intentional collaboration.
- **Global & Diverse**: A team of 6,000+ across 20+ nationalities. Inclusion is a stated priority, with cultural celebrations and an environment encouraging authenticity.
- **Impact & Stability**: The company boasts high client retention (20+ year average) and works on mission-critical systems for large enterprises, offering a mix of project stability and challenging work.
- **Perks & Recognition**: Awarded the **Cigna Healthy Workforce Designation**, indicating a focus on employee well-being and health benefits [orioninnovation.com](https://www.orioninnovation.com/careers/life-at-orion/).

## Sources
1. [Orion Innovation - Homepage](https://www.orioninnovation.com/)
2. [Orion Innovation - About Us](https://www.orioninnovation.com/about/who-we-are/)
3. [Orion Innovation - Life at Orion](https://www.orioninnovation.com/careers/life-at-orion/)
4. [Orion Innovation - Careers](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/orioninnovation)
5. [Orion Innovation - LinkedIn Profile](https://www.linkedin.com/company/orioninnovation)

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