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We are looking for talented Algorithm engineers to participate in the design, development, and delivery of new metrics for evaluating and implementing algorithms to work with various data sets. Get work from home job opportunities at Turing and work with the leading Silicon Valley companies.

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Job responsibilities

  • Develop and implement innovative algorithms and architectures in a challenging environment
  • Take an active part in the research and development of various algorithms
  • Work on problem formulation, algorithm, and software design along with the implementation
  • Implement and integrate algorithmic features to a high scale production system
  • Identify patterns or problems in data sets and improve existing applications
  • Build, install, test, and analyze algorithms for evaluation purposes
  • Collaborate with other engineers, relevant stakeholders, and clients to enhance algorithm efficiency

Minimum requirements

  • Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Computer Science (or equivalent experience)
  • 3+ years of experience as an Algorithms engineer (rare exceptions for highly skilled candidates)
  • Proficiency in algorithms and data structures with a provable experience
  • Experience in optimized implementation, design, and deployment of algorithms
  • Strong programming skills with experience in languages such as Python, C++, etc.
  • Excellent problem solving and analytical skills
  • Fluency in English to collaborate with engineering managers
  • Work full-time (40 hours/week) with a 4 hour overlap with US time zones

Preferred skills

  • Passion for cutting-edge technologies and product delivery
  • Capable of maintaining, testing, and analyzing existing algorithmic components into large-scale systems
  • Experience in Unix/Linux including basic commands and scripting
  • Strong knowledge of source control systems (Git, Merging, Branching, Pull Requests)
  • Extensive software skills to build and analyze the performance of algorithms
  • Proven record as a problem solver in a related algorithmic field

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How to become an Algorithms engineer?

Algorithm engineers, also known as algorithm developers, are in charge of the design and implementation of algorithms. When implemented in a software or computer environment, well-designed algorithms provide effective solutions. Algorithm engineers create algorithms that are helpful in a variety of fields, such as web engineering, signal processing, and more.

Because of the similarities in shared coding languages, algorithm engineers are sometimes considered highly proficient programmers. Algorithm engineers frequently develop algorithms aimed to help clients or employers resolve issues or achieve desired results.

Among other reputable information technology careers to consider, an algorithm engineer's career is ideal for individuals who have a knack for specialized technology, coding languages, and data sets, as well as a passion for problem-solving.

What is the scope in Algorithms engineering?

Algorithm development is the process of designing step-by-step instructions that can be efficiently followed by a computer or similar device programmed to solve a particular problem. Computer algorithms used today are increasingly sophisticated and shape how billions of people perceive the world. Google search algorithms, those used across social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube, and many others deliver results based on previous searches and data. Applied effectively, algorithms dictate what information we receive.

By looking at the rate at which companies and developers are adapting to algorithms, it is safe to say that the scope of the Algorithms engineer is very broad.

What are the roles and responsibilities of an Algorithms engineer?

AI engineers help clients or employers identify patterns or issues in data sets by developing algorithms that are appropriate for each situation. The role of an algorithm engineer typically includes the development, implementation, and analysis of algorithms for performance evaluation.

Algorithm engineers do more than just create new algorithms as needed. They are also in charge of analyzing their algorithms against expectations, as well as assessing technology and data efficiency in order to inform a company's results. They work towards enhancing the efficiency of AI and ML systems.

An algorithm engineer will be responsible for a variety of tasks, the majority of which are related to the development of algorithms for use in AI systems. An algorithm engineer's specific job responsibilities may include:

  • The development of algorithms for AI applications that recognize patterns in data and come to conclusions from them.
  • Algorithm testing for AI technology, software programs, and machine-learning applications.
  • Testing algorithm results to see how successful an algorithm is at crawling data sets, problem-solving, and decoding information.
  • Algorithm reporting to recognize and present findings in easy-to-read report formats.
  • Explore prospective algorithm developments to improve algorithm efficiency.
  • Communicate with teammates, algorithm engineers, and clients.

These primary responsibilities define an algorithm engineer's day-to-day activity, which necessitates both regular troubleshooting and constant communication.

How to become an Algorithms engineer?

Algorithm engineer jobs are highly specialized positions within the information technology field.

To apply for Algorithms engineering jobs, you need to have at least a bachelor’s degree in the relevant fields of computer science or mathematics. Also, some experience in software development and programming would give you a better chance over the competition.

An algorithm developer is responsible for creating algorithms that solve problems using a set of defined steps to reach a goal. Algorithm developers create algorithms that help organizations achieve their goals. A developer solves a problem by writing an algorithm, which is a process that involves taking raw data, critically analyzing it, and writing a set of rules that take into account all possible factors in order to generate meaningful answers that are customized to business objectives.

Some businesses prefer that each function be handled by a different person, whereas others combine algorithm development and programming. Because algorithm development is a highly specialized field, it can be beneficial to gain experience with a variety of programming languages and popular frameworks to improve job marketability. To land a job as an algorithm developer, it's also beneficial to be well-versed in a variety of programming languages and software platforms. Applying to openings with an insightful Algorithm engineer resume will also help to increase the chances of finding success. Because this is not an entry-level position, progressive field experience is required.

Now, let us discuss the skills you'll need to learn in order to become a successful Algorithms engineer:

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Skills required to become an Algorithms engineer

To become an Algorithms engineer at a Silicon Valley tech company, you need to master the skills listed below.

1. Algorithms

An algorithm is a step-by-step procedure that solves a problem in a finite number of iterations. In other words, it is a collection of well-defined
guidelines are written in human-readable language for finding an optimal solution for any given problem.

When you write code, you are essentially creating a solution in the form of a program. Algorithms aid in making the correct decision or providing the correct solution. Knowledge and intellect about algorithms can be extremely beneficial when coding. For every unique problem, there is at least one algorithm that can help in achieving the desired result.

2. Python

Python is a programming language that is both dynamic as well as high-level. This general-purpose programming language can be used for a variety of purposes such as web development, artificial intelligence, machine learning, operating systems, mobile application development, video game development and has since become a favorite of the tech industry.

Python code adheres to the 'object-oriented' paradigm, making it suitable for both complex projects as well as smaller programs. It is a relatively simple programming language with a well-organized structure making it very easy to learn. Python's versatility and simple syntax make it the best choice for a wide range of projects.

3. Machine learning

Machine learning is a data analysis technique that automates the process of building analytical models. It is an approach to artificial intelligence that enables systems to learn from experience and make decisions independently. Machine learning is a way of using computers to simulate the learning process. It enables machines to get better at a particular task over time, without being explicitly programmed. Machine learning is frequently used in combination with other types of computer programs, especially statistical programs, to produce faster and more accurate results than could be achieved by the equivalent human or software alone.

4. Technical and analytical competencies

Algorithm developers create and improve the software as part of the information technology talent pool. These programmers use systematic problem-solving to create code that instructs a computer on what to do. Algorithms are short-cuts that generate the desired result. Algorithm developers must be computationally proficient, have a code-management mindset, and have a clear vision of the desired outcome.

5. Soft skills

One of the biggest challenges algorithm developers face is communication, so it’s important for them to possess strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively convey their ideas to other stakeholders.

Collaboration with those within and outside of IT is a key aspect of this position, as is communicating with team members. Well-rounded developers must explain an algorithm’s functional components to those without tech skills while balancing patience with persistence in order to focus on solving problems.

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Turing allows you to work according to your convenience. We have flexible working hours and you can work for top US firms from the comfort of your home.

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Working with top US corporations, Turing developers make more than the standard market pay in most nations.

How much does Turing pay their Algorithms engineers?

At Turing, every Algorithms engineer is allowed to set their rate. However, Turing will recommend a salary at which we know we can find a fruitful and long-term opportunity for you. Our recommendations are based on our assessment of market conditions and the demand that we see from our customers.

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Principal AI Engineer - US NYC

Principal AI Engineer

Location: US(NYC)- 3(WFO)

Employment Type: Full Time (Overlapping EST)

Experience Level: Staff/Principal (8–14 years)


About the Role

Turing is hiring a Staff/Principal AI Engineer to lead enterprise-scale agentic AI implementations for Fortune 500 clients. This is a hands-on engineering role focused on designing and shipping autonomous, tool-calling AI systems — agents that reason over enterprise context, invoke real systems through secure interfaces, and operate reliably at scale under strict latency, cost, and governance constraints.

You will own these systems end to end: the data pipelines feeding them, the backend services around them, the agent orchestration layer, the evaluation harness that keeps them honest, and the cloud infrastructure they run on. We are looking for engineers with genuine software engineering and data science depth who have taken agentic systems all the way to production.

What We're Looking For

Engineering foundation

  • 8–14 years of software engineering experience, with strong hands-on large-scale Python
  • Working depth in at least one systems or backend language — Go, Rust, Java, or C/C++ — and the judgment to know when to reach for it
  • Strong data structures and algorithms.
  • Strong understanding of APIs, microservices, and system design
  • Hands-on experience building and operating data pipelines and production-grade distributed systems.

Agentic AI and LLMs

  • 2+ years of hands-on LLM engineering, with at least couple agentic system you designed and took to production
  • Production experience with agent frameworks — LangGraph, Google ADK, CrewAI, Claude Agent SDK, or equivalent — and the fluency to move between them as the ecosystem evolves
  • Experience building MCP (Model Context Protocol) servers and tool-calling interfaces
  • RAG from first principles: chunking strategy, embeddings, vector and hybrid retrieval, reranking, and response validation
  • Strong experience with vector databases (Milvus, Pinecone, Weaviate, FAISS, etc. or cloud equivalents)
  • Design of guardrails and reliability patterns — validators, policy checks, self-correction loops, deterministic fallbacks, circuit breakers, and rollback paths

Optimization

  • Deep familiarity with token optimization and context-window management — context shaping, pruning, and compaction
  • Latency and cost optimization through caching, model routing, batching, streaming, and parallel tool calls
  • Performance testing and tuning systems against defined SLOs

Evaluation

  • Experience building evaluation frameworks for LLM systems — offline eval sets, continuous online evaluation, and regression detection
  • Instrumentation and traceability suitable for regulated enterprise environments using tools like LangSmith, Langfuse, etc.

Cloud

  • Hands-on AWS: containerized services (ECS/EKS), serverless (Lambda), data services (S3, DynamoDB, Redshift) and orchestration (Step Functions); Azure or GCP equivalents also valued
  • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
  • Infrastructure as code with Terraform or CloudFormation, and mature CI/CD practice

Working traits

  • Strong analytical problem-solving with a bias to ownership and urgency
  • Clear cross-team communication, working directly with client stakeholders to translate business problems into technical roadmaps
  • Able to work productively in ambiguity from system-level documentation and ramp quickly in unfamiliar codebases

Good to Have

  • Experience with managed AI platforms — Amazon Bedrock, Vertex AI, Azure AI — paired with fluency in the underlying fundamentals

Roles & Responsibilities

  • Design and build agentic systems: Lead the architecture and implementation of tool-calling agents that combine retrieval, structured reasoning, and secure action execution with least-privilege access.
  • Productionize LLM applications: Build retrieval pipelines, prompt synthesis, response validation, and self-correction loops, backed by rigorous evaluation.
  • Own the full stack: Deliver the data pipelines, backend services, distributed compute, and orchestration layer that agentic systems depend on — not only the model invocation.
  • Engineer for reliability and governance: Build validator models, adversarial test suites, and policy checks; enforce deterministic fallbacks and rollback strategies; instrument continuous evaluation.
  • Optimize for cost and latency: Drive measurable improvements in token efficiency, response time, and unit economics against defined SLOs.
  • Codebase ownership: Build, maintain, and review high-quality Python and SQL, with an emphasis on reusable components, scalability, and performance.
  • Cloud integration: Deploy AI applications on AWS, Azure, or GCP with optimized resource usage and robust CI/CD.
  • Cross-functional collaboration: Partner with product owners, data scientists, and business SMEs to define requirements and deliver impactful AI products.
  • Mentoring and technical leadership: Set engineering standards and share knowledge across the team, raising the bar on AI and software engineering practice.
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Lead Edge AI & Computer Vision Engineer

Lead Edge AI & Computer Vision Engineer

  • Location: USA [with regular on-site travel required to client site]
  • Target Start Date: 1 Sep
  • Time Commitment: 8 weeks full-time
  • Experience Level: 12–15+ Years

Core Objective: Architect, benchmark, and optimize an end-to-end computer vision and low-latency execution pipeline—combining spatial geometric math with low-level C++/CUDA acceleration directly on NVIDIA Jetson embedded edge hardware (Orin NX / AGX Orin) to achieve sub-10 ms processing latency.

Key Responsibilities

  1. Model Selection & Spatial Math: Evaluate real-time detection topologies (e.g. YOLO) at 100+ FPS and build 2D perspective homography unwarping, lens undistortion, and spatial algorithms to convert pixel coordinates into physical millimeter units within tight error bounds (millimeter level accuracy).
  2. TensorRT INT8 Acceleration: Execute Post-Training Quantization to compile PyTorch/ONNX models into high-throughput TensorRT INT8/FP16 engines on Jetson Orin hardware without accuracy degradation.
  3. Zero-Copy Memory Architecture:  Engineer zero-copy memory pipelines using NVIDIA Memory Management and DMA transfers to eliminate bottlenecks.
  4. Compiled C++ Execution & I/O: Build compiled C++17 execution frameworks with multi-threaded lock-free ring buffers and non-blocking asynchronous socket communication.
  5. Nsight Profiling & Roadmapping: Instrument stage-by-stage pipeline latency using NVIDIA Nsight Systems/NVTX markers to bound tail latency, author feasibility reports, and design technical roadmaps.

Key Qualifications & Experience

  1. Full-Stack Edge AI Experience: 12–15+ years of experience bridging real-time computer vision algorithm design, spatial geometry, and low-level C++/CUDA execution on embedded edge hardware.
  2. NVIDIA Jetson Ecosystem: Deep expertise in Jetson embedded platforms (Orin NX, AGX Orin, L4T, power profiles, core pinning) and a proven track record compiling/tuning TensorRT FP16/INT8 engines via PTQ/QAT.
  3. Optical & Spatial Geometry: Expertise in 2D/3D camera calibration, perspective homography transformations, lens distortion modeling, and millimeter sizing math in industrial settings.
  4. Low-Latency Systems Engineering: Expertise in zero-copy shared memory, DMA frame buffers, lock-free queues, custom CUDA plugins, and microsecond profiling via Nsight Systems and NVTX markers.
  5. Tooling & Industrial I/O: Proficiency in C++17, Python, PyTorch, OpenCV, CUDA, non-blocking asynchronous sockets (UDP, PLC integration), and building automated dataset benchmarking harnesses.
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