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Principal Engineer - AI Engineering

GE VernovaNiskayuna, NY🇺🇸United StatesPosted Oct 8, 2026

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Full Time
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Location
Niskayuna, NY, United States
Posted
9 hours ago
Machine LearningNLPGPTGenerative AIHugging FaceLLMPyTorchPython

Job Description

GE Vernova is embracing cutting-edge technologies to streamline operations, improve customer experiences, and drive growth. As part of this vision, we are building a dedicated team to leverage Generative AI and redefine how we engage with our industry. We are seeking a highly motivated and talented AI Engineer to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will be responsible for creating and optimizing prompts for LLMs, collaborating with domain experts and end users to develop software solutions that address both internal and external needs.

As a GE Vernova accelerator, GE Vernova Advanced Research is driving strategy and leading research & development efforts to execute on the business’s mission to help power the energy transition. We forge the collaborations and help invent the technologies required to electrify and decarbonize for a zero-carbon future. Representing virtually every major scientific and engineering discipline, our researchers are collaborating with GE Vernova’s businesses, the U.S. government, and more than 420 entities at the forefront of technology to execute on 150+ energy[1]focused projects.

Work closely with software developers to integrate LLM solutions into existing or new applications. Contribute to the development of a scalable framework for prompt engineering, promoting reuse and knowledge sharing across different business units. Stay up-to-date with advancements in LLM technology and contribute to strategic decisions on tool and platform selection. Document prompt engineering processes, best practices, and use case outcomes to build a comprehensive knowledge base.

10+ years of relevant experience and a Master’s or PhD degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, AI Engineering, or related fields.

Must be willing to work out of an office located in Niskayuna, NY or Cambridge, MA.
This immersive program allows our senior talent to establish a strong technical foundation, collaborate with our premier scientists and engineers, and align with our mission to lead the energy transition from the epicenter of our innovation hub. Travel, housing, and living stipend provided.

PhD degree in Computer Science, AI, ML, Engineering, Data Science, or related field
~3+ years of experience with prompt engineering and familiarity with tools such as OpenAI’s GPT models, Hugging Face, etc.
~5+ years of experience with Python or other programming languages commonly used in AI/ML development .
~ Experience with machine learning frameworks (e.g., PyTorch) and data processing libraries (e.g., Previous experience or internships involving NLP or machine learning projects.
~ Understanding of traditional industry operations and challenges.
~ Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and adapt to changing project requirements

Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.

Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off.

This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

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