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Sr. Applied Scientist

Bolo

Bolo

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Posted on Jan 24, 2025

About Us:

At Bolo AI, our mission is to use AI to make Energy faster, safer, and better. We are transforming knowledge management in the Energy sector by leveraging domain-specific models and advanced AI technology to empower millions of professionals worldwide—many in critical, hands-on roles. Our products, Bolo AI Answer and Bolo AI Writes, streamline access to vital information and simplify documentation processes, driving new levels of productivity, safety, and efficiency across the industry.

We live by our core values:

  • Customer Centric: We prioritize our customers and aim to exceed their expectations.
  • Humility and Respect: We foster a culture of respect, humility, and low ego.
  • Accountability & Integrity: We take ownership of our actions and deliver on our promises.
  • Meritocratic: We reward excellence and provide opportunities based on merit.
  • Problem Solvers: We tackle challenges head-on with creativity and determination.

Role Overview:

As a Sr. Applied Scientist at Bolo AI, you will significantly shape our groundbreaking platform. Your role involves designing and leading the development of critical system components. You will work directly under the guidance of our CTO and CEO, contributing to high-level technical strategies and engaging in product design discussions. This role places you at the vanguard of AI and machine learning innovations tailored for the heavy industry sector.

Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate with founders to enhance the LLM agent capabilities of our Generative AI platform for the energy industry.
  • Translate cutting-edge AI research into actionable products by working closely with product and engineering teams.
  • Stay updated on advancements in LLMs, machine learning, and related AI technologies to maintain a competitive edge.
  • Leverage Reinforcement Learning from Human Feedback (RLHF) methods to improve LLM fine-tuning and model alignment.
  • Build and refine robust LLM-based pipelines, focusing on interpretability, accuracy, and scalability for domain-specific use cases.
  • Apply rigorous testing, benchmarking, and iterative improvements to ensure state-of-the-art model performance.
  • Deliver high-quality work in a fast-paced, startup environment, balancing rapid innovation with reliability.

Qualifications:

  • Strong expertise in building and deploying LLM agents for real-world applications.
  • Proficiency in Python and relevant ML frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch).
  • Proven experience in fine-tuning and optimizing LLMs like GPT, T5, or similar.
  • Deep understanding of transformer architectures and their applications in NLP.
  • Hands-on experience with prompt engineering, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), and domain-specific adaptations.
  • Familiarity with Reinforcement Learning from Human Feedback (RLHF) is a strong plus.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams.

Desirable Skills:

  • Entrepreneurial mindset and prior startup experience.
  • Prompt engineering.
  • Proficiency in cloud computing platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP.

What We Offer:

  • Competitive Compensation: A strong base salary
  • Ownership & Impact: Equity options so you can share in our success as we grow and shape the future together.
  • Hybrid Work Environment: Enjoy a flexible hybrid schedule—collaborate in person and work from home when needed, because we trust you to get the job done while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
  • Growth & Opportunity: Join us at a pivotal stage where your contributions will have a direct impact on our journey. As we grow, so will your opportunities.
  • Culture of Respect & Collaboration: We live by humility, respect, and low ego. You’ll be part of a team that values your ideas and celebrates wins together.