[Remote] Lead GCP Engineer: AI Platforms & Development

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Concentrix is a global technology and services leader that powers the world’s best brands. They are seeking a Lead GCP Engineer who will serve as the expert in building and scaling agentic systems within the Google Cloud ecosystem, bridging the gap between AI models and production-ready applications.ResponsibilitiesBuild and maintain production-grade microservices and APIs that orchestrate Agent workflows using tools like Gemini Enterprise (fka Agentspace), CX Agent Studio, Vertex AI Agent Builder, Generative Playbooks, and the Agent Development Kit (ADK)Implement and optimize complex prompt templates, system instructions, and few-shot examples for Gemini models; tune agentic behavior through iterative testing and feedback loopsLead the transition of AI prototypes to scalable production environments using Cloud Run, GKE, Vertex AI Agent Engine, and Cloud Functions, incorporating advanced patterns like Function Calling, Grounding with Google Search, and Vertex AI ExtensionsImplement the "glue code" and connectors required for Agents to interact with enterprise data via Gemini Enterprise (fka Agentspace), Vertex AI Search and Conversation (fka Gen AI App Builder), BigQuery, and specialized Vector DatabasesEstablish automated deployment pipelines (Cloud Build) and MLOps-aligned engineering practices specifically for LLM applications (e.g., prompt versioning, evaluation pipelines)Serve as the lead engineer for the GCP Innovation Lab, responsible for the hands-on development of strategic accelerators, POCs, and high-fidelity demos; translate innovative IP and project-based learnings into reusable technical assets and "starters" that optimize delivery speedPartner with AI specialists and lead developers from other technology practices to exchange cross-platform insights and ensure global best practices are translated effectively into optimized GCP implementationsDevelop reusable "AI Starter Kits" and backend templates that allow our delivery teams to rapidly stand up secure, Gemini-powered applications on GCPSkills8+ years of software engineering with a focus on backend development; 3+ years of experience building applications on Google Cloud Platform; expert proficiency in Python and/or GoDeep hands-on experience with Gemini (Pro/Flash), Vertex AI SDKs, Prompt Engineering, and Function Calling; familiarity with building RAG-based systemsGoogle Professional Cloud Developer certificationPractical knowledge of the Agent Development Kit (ADK) and Vertex AI Agent BuilderExperience with Terraform for infrastructure-as-code; knowledge of LLM evaluation frameworksHands-on experience with other industry-leading models (e.g., GPT-4, Claude, Llama) for cross-model prompt engineering, supervised fine-tuning (SFT), and the implementation of AI safety guardrails and observabilityBenefitsIncentives that align with individual and company performanceMedical, dental, and vision insuranceComprehensive employee assistance program401(k) retirement planPaid time off and holidaysCompany OverviewConcentrix is an IT firm that engages in software services, data analytics, enterprise technology, and digital operations. It was founded in 1983, and is headquartered in Newark, California, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is https://www.concentrix.com.