Applied AI Engineer

Why Join HYCU

HYCU is the fastest-growing leader in the multi-cloud and SaaS dataprotection as a serviceindustry. By bringing true SaaS-based data backup and recovery to on-premises cloud-native and SaaS IT environments the company provides unrivaled data protection migration disaster recovery and ransomware protection to thousands of companies worldwide. The companys award-winning R-Cloud platformeliminatescomplexity risk and thehigh costof legacy-based solutions providing data protection simplicity to make it the #1 SaaS Data Protection platform. With an industry leading NPS score of 91 HYCU has raised $140M in VC funding to date and is based in Boston Mass. Learn more at.

Overview

We are seeking anApplied AI Engineerthat willberesponsible forbuilding AI-powered workflows and agents that transform enterprise data into actionable insights. This role focuses on applying Generative AI techniques to real-world use cases and integrating them into production systems.

We are building next-generation Generative AI products that deliver actionable data insights at enterprise scale. Our solutions combine Large Language Models (LLMs) AI agents and enterprise data platforms to help users analyze data generate insights and make informed decisions. We focus on building practical reliable and explainable AI systems that solvereal businessproblems.

Location:

• Bangalore India(Hybrid; 3 days onsite/2 days remote)
  

WhatYoullDo:

• Design and build AI-driven workflows for data analysis summarization and recommendations

• Develop and orchestrate AIagents that reasonacross multiple tools and data sources

• Integrate Generative AI capabilities into applications dashboards and APIs

• Validate AI outputs against business requirements and real-world scenarios

• Continuously iterate on AI solutions based on user feedback and performance metrics

• Translate business and data problems into AI-driven solutions

• Build reliable and scalable AI workflows for production use

• Collaborate with LLM data and knowledge engineers to improve solution quality

• Ensure AI solutions are explainable testable and maintainable

• Troubleshoot and improve AI behavior in production environments

WhatWereLooking For:

• Bachelors orMasters degree in Computer Science Artificial Intelligence ora relatedfield

• 69 years of experience in software engineering AI or applied machine learning roles

• Experience building AI-powered features or products in production

• Exposure to enterprise data analytics or decision-support systems is a plus

• Strong software engineering skills with experience integrating AI or ML solutions

• Hands-on experience with Generative AI LLMs and agent-based frameworks

• Proficiencyin Python and familiarity with modern backend development practices

• Experience working with APIs data platforms and analytics systems

• Understanding ofAI evaluation prompt design and error handling techniques

Technical Skills Required:

Core Skills (Must Have)

• Python (strong)

• RAG implementation

• OpenAI / Anthropic API usage

• Prompt design & optimization

• Guardrail implementation

• Token cost awareness

LLM Tooling

• LangChainor LlamaIndex (hands-on)

• Embeddings usage

• Vector search integration

• Response evaluation techniques

PreferredSkills

• OpenSearch vector features

• Evaluation frameworks (Ragas or similar)

• BasicPyTorchfamiliarity

Attributes of a Successful HYCUerin this role:

• Self-starter and strategic thinker whothinks outside the box

• Takesresponsibility and ownership for driving successful outcomes.Youreresults-driven with a winning attitude

• Team player! You have excellent people and management skills to interact with staff colleagues cross-functional teams and third parties

• Hands-on and builders mentality with an entrepreneurial mindset and intrinsic motivation

• Obsessed with being customer-focused We know our customers and are advocates for their voice and point of view across HYCU

• Intellectual curiosity always open for continuous learning/growth mindset

Who We Are:

Our Core Values:AuthenticityGritandEmpathyare at the heart of everything we do at HYCU. All of us at HYCU take ownership in shaping and contributing to our pride ourselves in developing an inclusive and diverse company that supports ouremployees and customers to do extraordinary things.

The following is how we approach each Core Value:

• Authenticity To be authentic means to be who we are and do it well. Focus your energy on being who YOU are. Be true to yourself. Authenticity also extends to our products. Understanding where we are truly the best fit for our customers and when we are not. And finally authenticity in relationships: ensuring that we are honest and do what we sayweregoing to do.

• Grit Towinwe need to want it. Every team member needs to be able to jump in and help at every turn. Whetheritsstaying late to help a colleague or customer orfindinga better process and making sureitscommunicated cross-functionally. You justhave todo it and love itand never stop trying.

• Empathy We need to care about each other about our clients about our business and about the world around us. That might seem like a tall order but if wedontlive in a constant state of empathy if wedontstrive to truly put ourselves in another persons shoes we cannot truly serve the market.

We are at our best when we stay true to our Core Values.Simon Taylor CEO

What We Offer:

Come work for one of CRNs Cloud 100 Companies for 2026. At HYCUyoullhave the opportunity to build your career with a Visionary B2B SaaS company fromGartners Magic Quadrant for Enterprise BackUp. HYCU provides an excellent benefits package including Medical Insurancegenerous time off and more. We offer career development programs and an inclusive global culture. All our employeesparticipatein our equity program.

Required Experience:

Senior IC