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GenAI Engineer Career Path

Master Generative AI and Large Language Models to build cutting-edge AI applications. From basics to production-ready LLM systems. Perfect for aspiring GenAI engineers targeting top Indian AI startups.

Duration
20 weeks
240hrs total
Target Salary
₹18-45 LPA
In India
Learners
2,847
Following this path
Resources
5
Curated materials

Prerequisites

  • Python basics
  • Basic understanding of ML
  • Familiarity with APIs

Learning Curriculum

Section 1

Foundation

2 resources • ~70hrs

Python for AI & ML - Complete Guide

Master Python fundamentals specifically for AI/ML: NumPy, Pandas, data manipulation, and ML libraries. Hands-on examples with real datasets.

💡 Master Python before diving into AI. Focus on NumPy and data manipulation.

guide
~40hrs
Introduction to Machine Learning Concepts

Understand the fundamentals: supervised vs unsupervised learning, classification, regression, and model evaluation. No complex math, just clear explanations.

💡 Understanding ML basics helps you grasp how LLMs learn and work.

guide
~30hrs
Section 2

LLM Fundamentals

2 resources • ~120hrs

Understanding Transformers & Attention Mechanism

Deep dive into the architecture that powers ChatGPT, Claude, and all modern LLMs. Learn self-attention, positional encoding, and transformer architecture.

💡 Core architecture behind all modern LLMs. Essential deep dive.

guide
~60hrs
LLM Fine-tuning & PEFT Techniques

Master Parameter-Efficient Fine-Tuning: LoRA, QLoRA, Prefix Tuning, and Adapters. Learn to customize LLMs for your use case without massive compute.

💡 Learn to customize LLMs efficiently. Critical for real-world applications.

guide
~60hrs
Section 3

Production Systems

1 resources • ~50hrs

Building RAG Systems: From Basics to Production

Complete guide to Retrieval-Augmented Generation: vector databases, embedding models, chunking strategies, and production deployment. Build ChatGPT for your own data.

💡 Build ChatGPT for your own documents. Most common production use case.

guide
~50hrs

Target Companies

Companies actively hiring for this role

Sarvam AI
Krutrim
CoRover.ai
Microsoft
Google
Amazon

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