NLP Engineers

Req ID: 356441 NTT DATA strives to hire exceptional, innovative and passionate individuals who want to grow with us. If you want to be part of an inclusive, adaptable, and forward-thinking organization, apply now. We are currently seeking a Senior Lead AI-NLP Engineer to join our team in Irving, Texas (US-TX), United States (US). Job Description - Senior Lead AI-NLP Engineer Do you find yourself seeking the next big challenge? Step into a role where you are responsible for managing to goals and expectations; one where you are able to see the finish line - and truly be part of the broad team's success in reaching it! Our Company NTT DATA Corporation is a top 10 global services company and part of the NTT Group, a Fortune 29 telecommunications and services company based in Japan. We operate with 60,000 professionals in 36 countries. Every day around the world we help clients explore new ways to respond to market dynamics with flexibility and speed, reduce costs with less risk, and increase productivity to enable growth. Day to Day job Duties: Design, build, and deploy NLP models for intent classification, NER, and sentiment analysis using both traditional methods (BiLSTM, TF-IDF) and modern frameworks. Implement and optimize Large Language Models (LLMs) and Generative AI to improve dialogue management and agent capability. Lead the development and optimization of conversational systems using Rasa NLU. Drive end-to-end development from POC to production-ready systems, including deploying models via API. Lead design reviews, define technical standards, and mentor junior engineers. Establish evaluation frameworks to measure model quality, accuracy, and safety. Basic Qualifications: 7+ years of experience. 5+ Years of experience in Python (5-6+ years), including Object-Oriented Programming and writing clean, testable code 3+ Years of hands-on experience with BiLSTM, TF-IDF classifiers, and word embeddings (Word2Vec, GloVe). 2+ Years of experience working in Rasa NLU and Rasa Core. Additional Qualifications: Experience with Hugging Face Transformers, LangChain, or LLM-based RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation). Strong experience in ML Frameworks: PyTorch or TensorFlow Experience in Cloud & DevOps: Docker, AWS/GCP, and CI/CD Pipeline Must be able to work on-site in a hybrid model #LaunchJobs #LI-NorthAmerica #LaunchEngineering About NTT DATA NTT DATA is a $30 billion business and technology services leader, serving 75% of the Fortune Global 100. We are committed to accelerating client success and positively impacting society through responsible innovation. We are one of the world's leading AI and digital infrastructure providers, with unmatched capabilities in enterprise-scale AI, cloud, security, connectivity, data centers and application services. our consulting and Industry solutions help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have experts in more than 50 countries. We also offer clients access to a robust ecosystem of innovation centers as well as established and start-up partners. NTT DATA is a part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion each year in R D. Whenever possible, we hire locally to NTT DATA offices or client sites. This ensures we can provide timely and effective support tailored to each client's needs. While many positions offer remote or hybrid work options, these arrangements are subject to change based on client requirements. For employees near an NTT DATA office or client site, in-office attendance may be required for meetings or events, depending on business needs. At NTT DATA, we are committed to staying flexible and meeting the evolving needs of both our clients and employees. NTT DATA recruiters will never ask for payment or banking information and will only use @nttdata.com and @talent.nttdataservices.com email addresses. If you are requested to provide payment or disclose banking information, please submit a contact us form, https://us.nttdata.com/en/contact-us . NTT DATA endeavors to make https://us.nttdata.com accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at https://us.nttdata.com/en/contact-us . This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications. NTT DATA is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. For our EEO Policy Statement, please click here . If you'd like more information on your EEO rights under the law, please click here . For Pay Transparency information, please click here . Apply tot his job Apply To this Job