About us:
Akvelon is an American outsourcing company that has been developing software for globally recognized companies for more than 20 years. Our clients are primarily leading IT companies from the U.S. and Europe, such as Microsoft, Reddit, Dropbox, Evernote, GitHub, Limeade, and LinkedIn.
We have a unique atmosphere of like-minded people, creativity, and open communication. We respect everyone's opinion and contribution and value the work-life balance. We do everything so that each of us opens up as much as possible and grows professionally. We believe that strength lies in continuous learning, so we help everyone find their way in the IT industry and share everything we can do well.
Vacancy:
We are seeking a highly motivated and results-driven Data Scientist to join our team. You will be working on a specialized cloud-based solution designed to streamline and enhance the workflows of professional services firms, particularly those in industries like legal, accounting, consulting, investment banking, and private capital. This platform is part of the client's broader suite of tools that focus on connecting people, processes, and data within firms, enabling better decision-making and improved operational efficiency.
You will work in a team of 2 Software Developers, 2 Product Managers and 3 ML/Data Scientists. The project involves developing LLM-based AI chatbots designed to intelligently answer questions.
Responsibilities:
• Design and implement AI agents using Large Language Models (LLMs) for specific tasks, ensuring they meet performance and accuracy requirements;
• Integrating LLMs into existing systems or new applications, facilitating smooth interaction and data flow between components;
• Optimizing and fine-tuning LLMs to improve efficiency, reduce resource consumption, and enhance the overall performance of AI agents;
• Conducting research and experimentation on new methodologies and approaches to enhance the capabilities and functionalities of AI agents;
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including data scientists, engineers, and product managers, to align the development of AI agents with business goals and user needs.
Requirements:
• 4+ years of experience in DS/ML or related field;
• Proficiency in Python programming with relevant libraries and frameworks;
• Experience with Large Language Models (LLMs), including training and fine-tuning;
• Hands-on experience with the OpenAI API for integrating language models;
• Familiarity with Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) techniques;
• Skills in prompt engineering for designing effective prompts.
Nice to have:
• Experience with Pytest for automated testing;
• Proficiency in Bash scripting;
• Familiarity with Azure cloud services.
Working conditions:
Meetings until 7:00 PM CET 1-2 times a week.
Allowed locations:
Poland, Croatia, Portugal.
What Akvelon offers:
Employment
• Employment from day one
• Flexible work schedule and remote work
Hardware
• All necessary hardware provided by the company: laptop, monitor, headsets, etc.
Language support
• English lessons
• Language courses of the country where the office located
• Internal tutors (free), and third-party courses (partially paid)
Learning program
• Specialized professional conferences participation
• Certifications: we cover expenses + bonus if successfully passed
• Wide range of professional trainings, workshops and mentoring programs
• Learning materials in the local library: books, internal courses
Company culture
• Monthly activities for each location
• Quarter team building, corporate parties
Lawyers consultations
• In each office locations
Join us to be part of a dynamic team!
