Generative AI Engineer (F/M)

Company Description

Louis Dreyfus Company is a leading merchant and processor of agricultural goods.

Our activities span the entire value chain from farm to fork, across a broad range of business lines, we leverage our global reach and extensive asset network to serve our customers and consumers around the world.

Structured as a matrix organization of six geographical regions and eight platforms, Louis Dreyfus Company is active in over 100 countries and employs approximately 17,000 people globally.

Our employees work mainly in agri-commodities trading, farming, logistic and financial software developments, IT, Supply Chain or agri-food B2B sales, among others.

Job Description

Reporting to the Innovation Manager and being part of the Enterprise Architecture & Innovation Services at LDC based in Lyon, you will participate in our development in implementing Generative AI models for all the different LDC activities (trading, analysis, etc.).

• Design and implement LLM framework for standardization and ease the integration within various product lines
• Collaborate with Cross-functions Teams: work closely with data scientists, machine learning engineers, and domain experts to integrate generative models into diverse applications, ensuring seamless integration with ChatGPT APIs
• Optimize and fine-tune Generative Models: implement optimization strategies to fine-tune generative models for specific NLP use cases, ensuring high-quality outputs in summarization and text generation
• Evaluate and improve Model Performance: conduct thorough evaluations of generative models, iterate on model architectures, and implement improvements to enhance overall performance in NLP applications
• Explore new use cases with ChatGPT APIs: experiment with ChatGPT APIs to explore and develop new use cases, leveraging their capabilities for innovative applications
• Leverage experience with AI frameworks, methodologies, and technical challenges faced by product teams to effectively communicate with engineers and drive product delivery
• Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in AI and NLP research and communicate effectively on it
• Contribute to the strategic planning of GenAI adoption within the organization
• Contribute to developing the AI culture by participating in different initiatives, such as AI Innovation challenges, hackathons, workshops, eLearning modules

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• More than 5 years of working experience in Machine learning/Artificial intelligence technologies
• Knowledge of applications of generative models in NLP projects, including examples of utilizing ChatGPT APIs for prompt engineering
• Knowledge of Transformers, BERT
• Good understanding of Product Management
• Expertise in Generative Model Architectures: strong understanding and hands-on experience with generative model architectures, particularly GANs, VAEs, and expertise in working with ChatGPT APIs
• Proficiency in Python for model development, experimentation, and working with APIs like ChatGPT
• Experience with TensorFlow, PyTorch, and other relevant frameworks for building and training generative models, including integration with ChatGPT APIs
• Problem-solving and optimization
• Demonstrated ability to work on multi-disciplinary teams with diverse backgrounds
• Experience in the financial sector, particularly in trading, is a plus
• Fluency in English

Additional Information

What We Offer

We provide a dynamic and stimulating international environment, which will stretch and develop your abilities and channel your skills and expertise with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the largest and most solid private companies in the world.

We offer

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Flexible working
• Access to Training and Development

Diversity & Inclusion

LDC is driven by a set of shared values and high ethical standards, with diversity and inclusion being part of our DNA. LDC is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity, equity and inclusion.

LDC encourages diversity, supports local communities and environmental initiatives. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.

Sustainability

Sustainable value is at the heart of our purpose as a company.

We are passionate about creating fair and sustainable value, both for our business and for other value chain stakeholders: our people, our business partners, the communities we touch and the environment around us