Senior Consultant, Hakkoda
AI Engineer
Offers Bonus
Data modernization services
Be an early applicant
Data modernization services
101-200 employees
Be an early applicant
Offers Bonus
101-200 employees
Company mission
To ignite the power of data and embolden changemakers to create a better world.
Role
Who you are
- Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in AI engineering, machine learning, or related fields
- Demonstrated experience working in a professional services or consulting environment with client-facing responsibilities
- Proven experience developing and deploying LLM-powered applications into production
- Strong background in RAG architecture, vector search, and embedding pipelinesFamiliarity with agent frameworks such as LangChain, LlamaIndex, or Crew AI
- Expertise in Python, with sound software engineering practices
- Experience working with Snowflake, including Cortex and UDFs for AI integration
- Hands-on experience deploying AI solutions on multiple cloud platforms (especially AWS and GCP)
- Strong client-facing skills, with the ability to lead technical discussions and present to stakeholders
- Demonstrated ability to scope, build, and deliver full AI solutions—not just prototypes
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts for diverse audiences, including clients
- Strong leadership skills, with a track record of successfully managing projects and mentoring junior team members
- Problem-solving expertise with a creative approach to overcoming client challenges and delivering results under tight timelines
Desirable
- Experience with LLMOps tools (PromptLayer, LangSmith, Weights & Biases, etc.)
- Understanding of AI cost optimization and production reliability concerns
- Prior experience with consulting or professional services engagements
- Experience building AI solutions with synthetic or simulated data
- Contributions to open-source AI projects or active involvement in AI communities
- Extensive experience with industry-specific AI applications, such as healthcare, finance, supply chain, or retail/CPG
- Advanced proficiency in natural language processing (NLP) and computer vision technologies
- Previous experience leading teams or projects in an Agile or Scrum environment
What the job involves
- We are seeking a Senior AI Engineer with a strong track record of developing and deploying AI solutions, particularly in the domain of large language models (LLMs), agents, and retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) pipelines
- This role will involve close collaboration with clients to architect, build, and deliver real-world solutions using platforms such as Snowflake, AWS, and Google Cloud
Our take
Born from the belief that good data requires good talent, Hakkoda is a modern data consultancy that enables companies to realise the full value of the Snowflake Data Cloud. Ensuring an organization’s data is managed and ordered enables patterns to emerge and insights to surface, allowing for innovative breakthroughs.
Hakkoda is distinctive in its field for its subscription-based, collaborative model. It doesn't simply provide the skills its customers need and leave, but rather becomes consulting partners and co-innovators with each client. By sharing its knowledge with customers, Hakkoda helps build their internal skills, enabling and empowering them.
The company currently has two verticals of industry expertise - healthcare and financial services – focusing on Snowflake and enabling its clients to use it in the most efficient and effective way. 2 rounds of funding in 2021 and 2023 enabled the company to solidify its standing in the healthcare and financial markets and strengthen its marketing and logistics portfolio. Hakkoda is confidently establishing itself as a forward-thinking partner for data management.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
144% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (1 round)
Nov 2021
$5.6m
SEED
Total funding: $5.6m
Company benefits
- Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents, onsite gym, health coaching, employee assistance program
- Financial Wellbeing: 401(k) and regional retirement plans
- Rest & Recharge: Paid time off, including vacation, bereavement, disability, sick leave, holidays, wellbeing days
- Flexible Work: Remote and in-office work models. Regional commuter and WFH reimbursement, office snacks, game room, onsite fitness, happy hours
- Professional Growth: Certifications and skills development, structured learning pathways, formal and self-guided learning
Leadership
Erik Duffield
(CEO)Previously served as CEO at Appirio before becoming Managing Director of Deloitte Digital.
Patrick Buell
(VP of Consulting)Started as a data analyst for American Innovations and ProLogis. Spent 8 years at Kaiser Permanente, eventually serving as Senior Director of their Innovation lab and Architecture teams.
Ryan Tucker
(CRO)Spent 8 months as Vice President of Business Development for PageUp People before moving to Appirio, eventually becoming Vice President of Global Sales. Served as Managing Director of KPMG US shortly before co-founding Hakkoda.
Kim Heger
(Chief Talent, Culture and Wellness Warrior)Previously served as Head of Global Worker Experience at Appirio until 2018. Spent 3 years as Leapgen as Chief People Officer and Customer Advisor and Managing Consultant and Engagement Manager.
Robert Hardin
(CPA)Spent 10 years as a Partner at JCB Partners before becoming Director of Perficient. Served as General Manager of Health and Life Sciences at Appirio before becoming Regional Vice President at PolSource.
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