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Our most valuable asset is our people.AtZSwe honor the visible and invisible elements of our identities, personal experiences and belief systems-the ones that comprise us as individuals, shape who we are and make us unique. We believe your personal interests, identities, and desire to learn are part of your success here. Learn more about our diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts and the networks ZS supports to assist our ZSers in cultivating community spaces, obtaining the resources they need to thrive, and sharing the messages they are passionate about.LLM EngineerWhat You’ll DoTake ownership of architecture design and development of scalable and distributed software systemsTranslate business to technical requirementsOwn technical execution, ensuring code quality, adherence to deadlines, and efficient resouce allocationDesign, develop and deploy LLM-based pipelines involving patterns like RAG, Agentic workflows, PEFT (e.g., LORA, QLORA, etc.)Be responsible for the complete software development lifecycle, including requirements analysis, design, coding, testing and deploymentUtilize AWS services/Azure services like IAM, Monitoring, Load Balancing, Autoscaling, Database, Networking, storage, ECR, AWK, ACR, etc.Implement DevOps practices using tools like Docker, Kubernetes to enure continuous integration and deliveryDevelop DevOps scripts for automation and monitoringCollaborate with cross-functional teams, conduct code reviews, and provide guidance on software design and best practicesWhat You’ll BringBachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology or a related fieldAt least 5+ years of experience in software development with relevant work experience in LLM app developmentStrong coding skills with proficiency in Python and JavascriptExperience with API frameworks both stateless and stateful such as Fast API or DjangoData-driven decision making with focus on achieving product goalsExperience in implementation of web sockets, gRPC, access management using JWT (Azure AD, IDM preferred)Proficiency in cloud platforms, specifically AWS, Azure or GCPStrong experience in LLM patterns like RAG, Vector DB, Hybrid Search, Agent development, Agentic workflows, prompt engineering, etc.Strong experience with LLM APIs (Open AI, Anthropic, AWS Bedrock), SDKs (Langchain, DSPy)Hands-on experience with DevOps tools including Docker, Kuberntes and AWS services (Redshift, RDS, S3)Experience in production deployments involving thousands of usersStrong understanding of scalable application design principles and experience with security best practices and compliance with privacy regulationsGood knowledge of software engineering practices like version control (GIT), DevOps (Azure DevOps preferred) and Agile or ScrumStrong communication skills with the ability to effectively convey complex technical concepts to a diverse audienceExperience of SDLC and best practicesExperience wiht Agile methodology for continuous product development and deliveryKnowledge and hands-on experience with front-end development (React JS, Next JS, Tailwind CSS) preferredPerks & Benefits:ZS offers a comprehensive total rewards package including health and well-being, financial planning, annual leave, personal growth and professional development. Our robust skills development programs, multiple career progression options and internal mobility paths and collaborative culture empowers you to thrive as an individual and global team member.We are committed to giving our employees a flexible and connected way of working. A flexible and connected ZS allows us to combine work from home and on-site presence at clients/ZS offices for the majority of our week. The magic of ZS culture and innovation thrives in both planned and spontaneous face-to-face connections.Considering applying?At ZS, we’re building a diverse and inclusive company where people bring their passions to inspire life-changing impact and deliver better outcomes for all. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job and recognize the value that candidates with all backgrounds, including non-traditional ones, bring. If you are interested in joining us, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet 100% of the requirements listed above.To Complete Your Application:Candidates must possess work authorization for their intended country of employment.An on-line application, including a full set of transcripts (official or unofficial), is requiredto be considered.NO AGENCY CALLS, PLEASE.Find Out More At:www.zs.com