# Senior AI/LLM Engineer

**Company:** [Censys](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/censys)
**Location:** Remote
**Role:** ML Engineering
**Salary:** $148k – $192k/yr
**Experience:** 5+ years
**Skills:** Python, LLMs, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Ragas, Langsmith, Prompt Engineering, Vector Search, Llm Fine-Tuning, Embedding Models, Deep Learning, CI/CD, Test Automation, Machine Learning, Ai Guardrails, Regression Testing
**Posted:** 2026-08-05

> Build and scale AI-powered features for internet-scale security intelligence, including LLM and RAG systems, analytics, and workflow automation. The role requires 5+ years of software engineering experience, strong Python skills, and experience delivering secure, user-facing AI applications.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities
- Rapidly prototype and deploy AI-powered features to enhance search, improve recommendations, and automate workflows across the Censys Platform.
- Apply machine learning to streamline workflows, personalize experiences, and surface critical insights.
- Develop and fine-tune LLMs and retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) pipelines to reason over Internet-scale data, summarize findings, and deliver context-aware insights.
- Build, scale, and maintain AI-driven analytics and automation systems that help users make faster, data-backed decisions.
- Collaborate with frontend, product, and data engineering teams to integrate secure, seamless AI-native experiences.
- Continuously evaluate and improve model performance through RAGAS, LangSmith, and automated regression testing frameworks.

## Requirements
- 5+ years of software engineering experience, including 2+ years building and scaling AI-powered user-facing features.
- Strong proficiency in Python for backend and API services development.
- Familiarity with RAG evaluation frameworks such as RAGAS and LangSmith, and with designing regression testing for LLM pipelines.
- Ability to rapidly prototype, validate, and refine AI features in an experiment-driven environment.
- Knowledge of prompt engineering to improve LLM accuracy, reasoning, and consistency.
- Understanding of secure and responsible AI practices, including guardrails and safety checks to prevent misuse or data exposure.
- Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines, test automation, and deployment best practices for AI applications.
- Strong cross-team collaboration skills.

## Nice-to-haves
- Advanced knowledge of AI/ML architectures, model evaluation, and applied deep learning.
- Experience with RAG, vector search, and LLM fine-tuning.
- Understanding of embedding models and AI-driven analytics.
- Ability to optimize AI models for low-latency, real-time interactions in browser or frontend environments.
- Experience deploying secure AI systems in cybersecurity or other sensitive-data domains.
- Experience leveraging AI tools to improve coding productivity and product capabilities.

## Compensation and Benefits
- For high-cost-of-living areas including San Francisco Bay, New York City, and Seattle: **$179,000–$201,000 USD**, plus bonus eligibility and equity.
- For all other locations: **$148,000–$192,000 USD**, plus bonus eligibility and equity.
- Benefits include 401(k) match, health, vision, and dental coverage, effective on day one.

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