Machine Learning Hardware Engineer – iFlow Inc. – Jobs in Normal, IL | OpenJobs AI

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iFlow Inc.

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Machine Learning Hardware Engineer

iFlow Inc.

2 days ago

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OnsiteFull-timeSenior

Summary

iFlow Inc. is seeking a Staff LLM–RAG Engineer (Contract) to lead the development and optimization of enterprise-grade retrieval-augmented generation systems in Normal, IL.

About the Role

As a Staff LLM–RAG Engineer, you will architect scalable AI solutions, integrate large language models with advanced retrieval pipelines, and ensure production readiness. Your responsibilities will include leading RAG architecture design, full-stack AI development, programming and integration, search and retrieval optimization, and prompt engineering. You will also mentor and collaborate with cross-functional teams and establish performance monitoring metrics.

About You

Required:

8+ years in software engineering or applied AI/ML, with at least 2+ years focused on LLMs and retrieval systems.
Strong proficiency in Python and Golang or RUST, with experience building high-performance services and APIs.
Expertise in RAG frameworks (LangChain, LangGraph, LlamaIndex) and embedding models.
Hands-on experience with vector databases (Databricks Vector Store, Pinecone, Weaviate, Milvus, Chroma).
Strong understanding of hybrid search (semantic + keyword) and embedding optimization.
Bachelor's degree required.

Preferred:

LLM fine-tuning experience (LoRA, PEFT).
Knowledge graph integration with LLMs.
Familiarity with cloud ML deployment (AWS (preferred), Databricks, Azure).
Master's or PhD degree in Computer Science.

iFlow Inc.

At iFlow Inc, we're transforming the landscape of IT solutions through comprehensive staffing, consulting, and software development services. As a dynamic force in the technology sector, we've earned the trust of over 60 leading organizations across the United States, including Fortune 500 companies and global industry leaders. What sets us apart is our holistic approach to technology solutions: Strategic IT Staffing Expert Business Consulting Comprehensive Software Development End-to-End Business Management Services Partner with iFlow Inc and experience the difference that comes from working with a provider who understands that in today's fast-paced business environment, success flows from the perfect alignment of technology, talent, and strategy. Connect with us to learn how we can power your organization's next phase of growth.

Normal, IL