EXL

Senior AI Forward Deployed Engineer - VP

EXL  •  $200k - $280k/yr  •  United States (Onsite)  •  2 hours ago
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Job Description

Innovative Senior Software ML Engineer with over 8 years of experience in developing scalable AI Agentic frameworks, ML pipelines, and cloud-native applications. Expertise in Python, Langchain/LangGraph, and RAG systems. Proven ability to design end-to-end solutions, mentor teams, and drive cross-functional collaboration to achieve impactful results

Job Title: Vice President L1, Senior AI Forward Deployed Engineer

EXL (NASDAQ: EXLS) is seeking a visionary and technically adept Vice President (VP) in EXL’s AI Innovation & R&D team to spearhead our innovative client-facing initiatives in the rapidly evolving fields of Generative and Agentic AI. This high-impact, senior consulting role requires a unique blend of deep technical expertise in AI solutioning and deployment, Fortune 500 client stakeholder management skills, and the ability to drive thought leadership. You will be instrumental in advising Insurance, Healthcare, and Banking clients, designing cutting-edge AI solutions, leading complex implementations, and shaping EXL’s strategy and market presence in Generative and Agentic AI. You will collaborate closely with data science, technology, business development, and client teams to identify opportunities, architect robust solutions, and deliver transformative results.

  • Software Engineering: Innovative Senior Software Engineer experience in developing scalable AI Agentic frameworks, ML modeling pipelines, and cloud-native applications. Expertise in Python, Langchain/LangGraph, and RAG systems. Proven ability to design end-to-end solutions, mentor teams, and drive cross-functional collaboration to achieve impactful results
  • AI Architecture Innovation Research & Design: Our mantra is Innovation at Speed.Focus on new innovative methods of designing and architecting AI and GenAI systems and be able to grasp and adapt monthly and weekly AI innovation coming out in the industry and apply it to our clients’ use cases and needs in new modern ways.
  • Client Advisory & Solutioning: Engage directly with senior client stakeholders (including C-suite) to understand complex business challenges, identify opportunities for GenAI and Agentic AI, and define project scope.
  • Domain background: Any domain background in Insurance, Trading, Banking, Credit Risk, Healthcare, and Finance.
  • Workshop Facilitation: Design, lead, and facilitate high-impact client workshops and strategy sessions focused on identifying and prioritizing Generative and Agentic AI use cases and roadmap development.
  • Technical Leadership & Architecture: Design, architect, and oversee the development and deployment of scalable, robust, and cutting-edge Generative AI and sophisticated Agentic AI systems (including multi-agent workflows) for client and internal projects.
  • Project & Engagement Leadership: Lead large-scale, complex Generative AI and Agentic AI projects from strategic conception through successful deployment, managing cross-functional teams (internal and client-side) and ensuring timely delivery of high-quality solutions.
  • Technical Mentorship: Mentor and guide technical teams (data scientists, data and AI engineers) in best practices for advanced AI development, deployment, MLOps/LLMOps, and agentic system design.
  • Stakeholder Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, effectively communicating complex technical concepts and project progress.
  • Quality & Best Practices: Ensure adherence to rigorous software engineering principles, Agile methodologies, and responsible AI practices throughout the solution lifecycle.
  • Stay Current: Maintain deep expertise in the latest trends, research, tools, and technologies within Generative AI, Large Language Models (LLMs), and Agentic AI paradigms.

Technical Skills:

  • Combined skills: Python, Langchain, LangGraph, RAG systems, AI Agents, Agentic Frameworks, ScikitLearn, Numpy, Pandas, Gradient Boost models, Ensembles, Reinforcement Learning, LSTMs, Transformers, RlLib, AWS SageMaker, AWS BedRock, NLP, ML pipelines, Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, FastAPI, PostgreSQL, ReactJS, Redis, GCP, CI/CD (Jenkins, GitHub Actions), Prompt engineering, cross-functional collaboration, mentorship, iterative development, analytics automation, scalable AI framework
  • Programming & Libraries Deep proficiency in Python and extensive experience with relevant AI/ML/NLP libraries (e.g., Hugging Face Transformers, spaCy, NLTK). Experience using Cursor, Windsurf, Replit, and Github Copilot.
  • LLM Expertise Proven experience developing applications leveraging state-of-the-art LLMs (e.g., GPT series, Llama series, Mistral, Claude) including prompt engineering, fine-tuning, and evaluation.
  • GenAI & Agentic Frameworks Hands-on mastery of core GenAI frameworks (e.g., LangChain, LlamaIndex, Langfuse) and practical experience with Agentic AI frameworks and concepts (e.g., AutoGen, CrewAI, LangGraph, agent planning, tool use integration, multi-agent collaboration).
  • AI Architecture Deep understanding of AI/ML system architecture patterns, including microservices, event-driven architectures, and patterns specific to RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation), Graph RAG, Agentic RAG, and multi-agent systems.
  • Data: Knowledge of industry approaches to data engines and data labeling like Scale.ai and Mercor. Experience with auto data-labeling and synthetic data generation techniques.
  • Vector Databases & Embeddings Expertise in working with various embedding models and vector databases (e.g., Pinecone, Weaviate, Chroma, FAISS).
  • Advanced AI Concepts Strong grasp of advanced techniques such as complex task decomposition for agents, reasoning engines, knowledge graphs, autonomous agent design, and evaluation methodologies for complex AI systems.
  • Software Engineering Strong foundation in software engineering principles for building scalable, maintainable, and production-ready AI systems.
  • Cloud Platforms Strong working knowledge and practical deployment experience on at least one major cloud platform (AWS, Azure, GCP), including their AI/ML services.
  • LLMOps/MLOps Expertise in designing and implementing robust MLOps/LLMOps pipelines for automated testing, CI/CD, monitoring, and governance of complex AI models and applications.

Leadership & Communication:

  • Proven ability to lead and motivate diverse, global teams
  • Excellent communication skills, capable of explaining complex AI concepts to various stakeholders
  • Strong project and program management skills and experience working in Agile environments

Qualifications:

  • Education: Bachelor's degree in computer science, AI, Machine Learning, or a related quantitative field. Master's or Ph.D. strongly preferred.
  • Experience: Minimum 10 years of experience in AI/ML/Data Science, with at least 5 years in significant leadership roles involving solution architecture, team management, and project delivery.
  • Deployment Success: Demonstrated track record of successfully architecting and deploying large-scale AI projects, preferably including complex GenAI and/or Agentic AI applications in enterprise or client settings.
  • Consulting Background: Prior experience in technology consulting or a client-facing technical specialist role within a technology provider is highly advantageous.
  • Global Experience: Experience working effectively with global teams across multiple geographic locations is a plus.

Additional Considerations:

We seek a leader who excels at translating cutting-edge Generative and Agentic AI capabilities into tangible business value for clients and the organization. The ideal candidate bridges the gap between advanced AI research and practical, robust, scalable, and ethical business applications, possessing both deep hands-on technical credibility and strategic consulting acumen to architect and implement AI solutions at an enterprise scale.

We Offer:

  • The opportunity to work on pioneering Generative and Agentic AI projects with a talented, global team.
  • A platform to influence AI strategy and adoption for major clients across various industries.
  • A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
  • A supportive, collaborative, and innovative work environment.
  • The chance to be a visible leader and make a significant impact on the future of AI application.

The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $200,000 - $280,000 per year.

For more information on benefits and what we offer please visit us at https://www.exlservice.com/us-careers-and-benefits

The posted range is the hiring range for this role — a subset of the broader range available to employees over time — and reflects base salary across our national hiring scale.

Final offers are based on several factors, including the candidate's skills and experience, internal pay equity, work location, market conditions for the role, and the specific scope and responsibilities of the position.

The top of the range is reserved for candidates who notably exceed the requirements; the lower end applies to those with less experience or fewer preferred qualifications. For positions based in higher-cost zones (e.g., California, New York, New Jersey), actual compensation may exceed the posted range; your recruiter will share specifics during the process.

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About EXL

Choosing a digital partner is about more than capabilities — it’s about collaboration and character.

Unrealistic overhauls and off-the-shelf products ignore what matters most — your unique needs, culture, goals, and your legacy data and technology environments.

At EXL, our collaboration is built on ongoing listening and learning to adapt our methodologies. We’re your business evolution partner—tailoring solutions that make the most of data to make better business decisions and drive more intelligence into your increasingly digital operations.

Whether your goals are scaling the use of AI and digital, redesign operating models, or driving better and faster decisions, we’re here to partner with you to help you gain—and maintain—competitive advantage with efficient, sustainable models at scale.

Our expertise in transformation, data science, and change management helps make your business more efficient and effective, improve customer relationships and enhance revenue growth. Instead of focusing on multi-year, resource- and time-intensive platform designs or migrations, we look deeper at your entire value chain to integrate strategies with impact.

We use our specialization in analytics, digital interventions, and operations management—alongside deep industry expertise — to deliver solutions that help you outperform the competition.

At EXL, it’s all about outcomes—your outcomes—and delivering success on your terms. Share your goals with us and together, we’ll optimize how you leverage data to drive your business forward.

For more information, visit www.exlservice.com.

Industry
Consulting & Advisory
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
New York, NY
Year Founded
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