Salary: As per industry standards
Reports To: President, ORF
Location: New Delhi
Responsibilities and Expectations:
We are seeking a technically skilled and intellectually curious professional to lead the design, development, and deployment of AI-powered tools across ORF's research and knowledge ecosystem.
The role involves:
- Working with researchers to identify workflows amenable to AI augmentation, and building practical solutions, including retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) systems, research synthesis tools, data dashboards, and automated monitoring pipelines.
- Developing and maintaining AI-powered discovery and retrieval interfaces on ORF's digital platforms, enabling readers to search, navigate, and engage with publications.
- Iterating on deployed tools based on user feedback, and ensuring that all AI-assisted outputs meet rigorous standards of accuracy and credibility.
Preferred Qualifications:
- At least a bachelor's degree, preferably in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Technology, or a related field
- 4–5 years of work experience in software development, AI/ML engineering, or a related domain
- Demonstrable experience building and deploying LLM-based applications or AI-assisted research tools
Skillset:
- Proficiency in Python and familiarity with major AI/LLM frameworks (LangChain, LlamaIndex, OpenAI API, or equivalents)
- Experience with retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), vector databases, and document processing pipelines
- Experience designing and deploying public-facing AI interfaces, including chatbots, semantic search engines, or intelligent content recommendation systems
- Familiarity with web integration, APIs, and front-end deployment sufficient to embed AI tools within an existing digital platform
- Familiarity with data visualisation tools and dashboard development
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects independently with minimal supervision
Please note, the role may involve domestic and international travel.
Application Process: Please email your CV and cover letter to jobs@orfonline.org with the subject line Lead - Applied AI | (Your Name)'. Given the volume of applications we receive, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
