Senior AI Engineer

Surge Global
Full-timeColombo, Sri LankaUSD 1,200 - 1,800/month

Surge Global is a digital consultancy that leverages marketing, data, and technology to help businesses grow. As Sri Lanka’s leading digital firm, we employ the best content, creative, design & engineering talent the country has to offer.

Embracing a culture of transparency and equality in the workplace, we’ve built an environment helping Sri Lanka’s best marketing and creative talent thrive. Our team looks at untangling multivariate problems with an open mind and the willingness to constantly test and learn.

With our headquarters in Colombo Sri Lanka, we help scale startups to Fortune 500 companies across the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, and Sri Lanka.

Responsibilities:
  • Design, develop, and deploy AI and machine learning models for various business applications.
  • Collaborate with data engineers, product managers, and software developers to integrate AI solutions into production systems.
  • Conduct research and implement state-of-the-art machine learning algorithms and models, including NLP, computer vision, and predictive analytics.
  • Optimize model performance, scalability, and efficiency across platforms.
  • Analyze large datasets, extract meaningful insights, and develop data-driven solutions.
  • Develop and maintain AI infrastructure, data pipelines, and automated model training workflows.
  • Evaluate and implement emerging AI technologies, frameworks, and tools to enhance solutions.
  • Mentor junior AI engineers and support knowledge sharing within the team.
  • Ensure AI solutions comply with ethical guidelines, governance standards, and data privacy regulations.
  • Document methodologies, models, and processes clearly for both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Requirements:
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, or a related field.
  • 4+ years of professional experience in AI, machine learning, or data science roles.
  • Strong expertise in machine learning frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, or Scikit-learn.
  • Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R, or Java.
  • Experience with NLP, computer vision, deep learning, or generative AI applications.
  • Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, and statistical modeling.
  • Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and MLOps practices.
  • Hands-on experience with data preprocessing, feature engineering, and model evaluation techniques.
  • Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
  • Proven ability to work in collaborative, fast-paced, and results-driven environments.

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