At Synechron, we believe in the power of digital to transform businesses for the better. Our global consulting firm combines creativity and innovative technology to deliver industry-leading digital solutions. Synechron's progressive technologies and optimization strategies span end-to-end Artificial Intelligence, Consulting, Digital, Cloud & DevOps, Data, and Software Engineering, servicing an array of noteworthy financial services and technology firms. Through research and development initiatives in our FinLabs we develop solutions for modernization, from Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain to Data Science models, Digital Underwriting, mobile-first applications and more. Over the last 20+ years, our company has been honored with multiple employer awards, recognizing our commitment to our talented teams. With top clients to boast about, Synechron has a global workforce of 14,500+, and has 58 offices in 21 countries within key global markets.
Our Challenge
As a LLM Engineer, Candidate will collaborate with stakeholders across the business to work on complex technical requirements. Candidate will be responsible for managing multiple engagements, prioritizing and resolving complex problems and escalating as necessary, in a fast-paced environment.
Additional Information*
The base salary for this position will vary based on geography and other factors. In accordance with law, the base salary for this role if filled within Charlotte, NC is $120k - $130K/year & benefits (see below).
The Role
Responsibilities:
Model Fine-tuning: Work with pre-trained large language models (LLMs) such as GPT and BERT, tailoring them to understand and process supply chain and contractual data.
Algorithm Development: Create algorithms for parsing and extracting information from unstructured documents (e.g., purchase orders, SLAs, legal agreements). Summarize key details from these documents to enhance data usability.
Model Optimization: Enhance model performance for speed and scalability, potentially using tools like ONNX (Open Neural Network Exchange) and TensorRT (NVIDIA's high-performance deep learning inference optimization toolkit).
Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborate with supply chain experts and other teams to ensure that the developed solutions align with business objectives and practical needs.
Requirements:
You are:
Programming Proficiency: Strong skills in Python, along with experience in ML libraries such as PyTorch and TensorFlow, are essential for developing and optimizing models.
Experience with LLM Frameworks: Familiarity with frameworks like Hugging Face Transformers, which is crucial for leveraging various pre-trained models and fine-tuning them.
Understanding of NLP: Deep knowledge of transformer architectures, tokenization processes, and embeddings is necessary for effective model training and implementation.
NLP Task Proficiency: Proven experience in performing NLP tasks such as entity recognition, summarization, and text classification will be vital for extracting meaningful insights from the contractual documents.
It would be great if you also had:
Experience in supply chain management or related fields is a plus.
Knowledge of data engineering practices and tools for handling large datasets.
Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) for deploying machine learning solutions.
Understanding of ethical considerations in AI and responsible AI practices.
We can offer you:
A highly competitive compensation and benefits package
A multinational organization with 58 offices in 21 countries and the possibility to work abroad
Laptop and a mobile phone
10 days of paid annual leave (plus sick leave and national holidays)
Maternity & Paternity leave plans
A comprehensive insurance plan including: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long-/short-term disability (plans vary by region)
Retirement savings plans
A higher education certification policy
Commuter benefits (varies by region)
Extensive training opportunities, focused on skills, substantive knowledge, and personal development.
On-demand Udemy for Business for all Synechron employees with free access to more than 5000 curated courses
Coaching opportunities with experienced colleagues from our Financial Innovation Labs (FinLabs) and Center of Excellences (CoE) groups
Cutting edge projects at the world's leading tier-one banks, financial institutions and insurance firms
A flat and approachable organization
A truly diverse, fun-loving and global work culture
S?YNECHRON'S DIVERSITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT
Diversity & Inclusion are fundamental to our culture, and Synechron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiative 'Same Difference' is committed to fostering an inclusive culture - promoting equality, diversity and an environment that is respectful to all. We strongly believe that a diverse workforce helps build stronger, successful businesses as a global company. We encourage applicants from across diverse backgrounds, race, ethnicities, religion, age, marital status, gender, sexual orientations, or disabilities to apply. We empower our global workforce by offering flexible workplace arrangements, mentoring, internal mobility, learning and development programs, and more.
All employment decisions at Synechron are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to the applicant's gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.