8 hours ago
Remote, BrazilStaff+
Responsibilities
- Research and validate emerging technologies and use cases before recommending them to other teams.
- Build hands-on AI, LLM, and autonomous-agent prototypes and solutions.
- Evaluate traditional technologies, LLM training, and agent-based approaches based on cost-benefit considerations.
- Design scalable system architectures with rigorous testing and experimentation.
- Deliver evolutionary solutions that demonstrate measurable value within weeks or months.
- Influence technology adoption across teams without formal hierarchical authority.
- Define repeatable testing and validation methods for complex use cases.
Requirements
- Strong foundation in software engineering and scalable system design.
- Experience with traditional machine learning and artificial intelligence.
- Knowledge of large language models and autonomous-agent technologies.
- Ability to move between academic research and production implementation.
- High autonomy in ambiguous and uncertain environments.
- Hands-on approach focused on practical, functional solutions.
- Scientific rigor in experiments and analysis of results.
- Ability to provide technical influence without relying on hierarchy.
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About iFood
iFood builds a marketplace and logistics platform for food delivery and local commerce, connecting consumers, restaurants, and delivery partners across Brazil. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Osasco (SP), it is backed by Movile and Prosus. The company monetizes via restaurant commissions, delivery fees, advertising, and financial services such as iFood Pago and meal-benefit cards, and handles on the order of 100 million customer orders each month.