Staff Engineer – AI Engineering

GE Vernova

Staff Engineer - AI Engineering at GE Vernova developing software solutions and optimizing prompts for LLMs. Collaborating with experts to enhance business processes and drive energy projects.

Posted 7/8/2026full-timeNiskayuna • Massachusetts, New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $98,400 - $164,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

NumpyPandasPythonPyTorch

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Collaborate with domain experts to understand business needs and translate them into clear and effective LLM prompts.
Develop, test, and refine prompts for a variety of use cases, ensuring high accuracy and relevance in generated outputs.
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.
Assist in gathering and analyzing user feedback to continually improve prompt effectiveness.
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.

Requirements

What you’ll need

3+ years of relevant experience
Minimum of a Master's 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
3+ years of experience with prompt engineering and familiarity with tools such as OpenAI’s GPT models, Hugging Face, etc.
3+ 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., Pandas, NumPy).
Previous experience or internships involving NLP or machine learning projects.
Familiarity with version control systems like Git.
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and adapt to changing project requirements.

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource
access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services
GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan with company matching contributions
access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants
tuition assistance
adoption assistance
paid parental leave
disability benefits
life insurance
12 paid holidays
permissive time off

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Hard Skills & Tools

Prompt EngineeringPython ProgrammingMachine Learning FrameworksData Processing LibrariesNatural Language Processing (NLP)Version Control (Git)LLM TechnologySoftware DevelopmentData AnalysisTechnical Documentation

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingAttention to DetailCommunicationCollaborationAdaptability

Certifications

Master's Degree in Computer ScienceMaster's Degree in Artificial IntelligenceMaster's Degree in Machine LearningMaster's Degree in AI Engineering