Senior GenAI Engineer

The National Basketball Association (NBA) is seeking a Senior GenAI Engineer to develop and deploy cutting-edge Generative AI applications that transform internal IT systems and business operations. The role involves designing and fine-tuning bespoke AI solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and driving high-impact initiatives that blend technology, data, and user experience.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Data Science, or related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years in applied AI/ML roles, ideally in enterprise contexts.
• Experience integrating ML solutions with platforms such as ServiceNow, GitHub, or cloud-based environments.
• Deep understanding of Generative AI, LLMs, NLP, Transformers, and model fine-tuning techniques.
• Strong knowledge of cloud AI infrastructure (AWS/GCP/Azure), containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), and ML pipelines.
• Hands-on with tools like MLflow, Weights & Biases, or SageMaker.
• Strong full-stack engineering skills (Python, JavaScript, Node.js, React, etc.) and background in building APIs and microservices.
• Proficient in building ETL pipelines, managing structured/unstructured datasets, and using SQL and NoSQL systems.
• Exceptional communication skills to present technical topics clearly to executives, and a strategic mindset to align AI concepts and projects with business objectives.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range ($180,000 - $220,000),