Staff/Principal GenAI Engineer - AIENGG 26-00212


IT - NY - New York, NY
New York, New York
Locations: New York, Bronx, Brooklyn, College Point, Yonkers
Posted On: January 08, 2026
Last Day to Apply: January 22, 2026
Pay: From $90.00 per hour

Title: Staff/Principal GenAI Engineer

Location: NYC, NY

Note: Possible Contract-to-Hire

Role Overview

We are seeking experienced Generative AI engineers with strong Large Language Model (LLM) expertise to help solve complex business problems for large enterprise customers. You will be a key contributor within a Generative AI delivery organization, working on high-impact GenAI initiatives alongside cross-functional engineering teams.

The organization has a proven track record of delivering industry-leading solutions, including multi-agent LLM systems, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) architectures, and open-source LLM deployments for major enterprises.


Required Skills

  • Experience

    • 8+ years of professional experience for Senior GenAI Engineer

    • 10+ years of professional experience for Staff/Principal GenAI Engineer

    • Proven background in building and deploying machine learning models and production ML systems

  • Generative AI & LLM Expertise

    • 3+ years of hands-on experience with LLMs and Generative AI techniques

    • Strong expertise in:

      • Prompt engineering

      • Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG)

      • Agent-based LLM architectures

  • Programming & Frameworks

    • Expert-level proficiency in Python

    • Strong hands-on experience with LangChain and/or LangGraph

    • Solid working knowledge of SQL

  • Cloud & Infrastructure

    • Experience building and deploying GenAI applications on AWS, Azure, or GCP

    • Familiarity with scalable architectures, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud-native services

  • Communication & Collaboration

    • Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with business stakeholders and subject matter experts


Roles & Responsibilities

  • Develop and Optimize LLM Solutions

    • Design, implement, fine-tune, and deploy LLM-based solutions using prompt engineering, RAG pipelines, and agentic frameworks

    • Drive performance, reliability, and scalability improvements in GenAI systems

  • Codebase Ownership

    • Own and maintain high-quality production code in Python and SQL

    • Build reusable, modular components following best practices for scalability and maintainability

    • Leverage frameworks such as LangChain and LangGraph effectively

  • Cloud Deployment & Integration

    • Support deployment and operation of GenAI applications on cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)

    • Optimize infrastructure usage and contribute to robust CI/CD workflows

  • Cross-Functional Collaboration

    • Partner with product owners, data scientists, and business SMEs to define requirements and translate business needs into technical solutions

    • Clearly communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders

  • Mentorship & Technical Leadership

    • Provide guidance and mentorship to other engineers

    • Promote best practices in machine learning, LLM development, and GenAI system design

  • Continuous Innovation

    • Stay current with the latest research and advancements in LLMs and Generative AI

    • Experiment with emerging techniques and tools to continuously improve solution quality and performance

For more details reach at resumes@navitassols.com

About Navitas Partners, LLC: It is a certified WBENC and one of the fastest-growing Technical / IT staffing firms in the US providing services to numerous clients. We offer the most competitive pay for every position. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.

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