LeadAIEngineer

We are looking for a passionate and skilled AI engineer to lead the AI engineering practice at a team or program level. In this role, you will guide the design and delivery of generative AI solutions, shape the technical roadmap for your team(s), and ensure high standards of engineering excellence. You will provide technical leadership to a small group of engineers, collaborate with product and business partners, and act as a trusted technical consultant for stakeholders. Job responsibilities Lead a cross-functional team of software engineers, data scientists and other specialists delivering GenAI solutions. Guide the design and delivery of AI-powered systems that are scalable, reliable and production-ready. Set direction for technical decisions, ensuring AI solutions are optimized for performance, cost and maintainability. Collaborate closely with product managers, designers and stakeholders to align technical solutions with business goals. Establish and promote best practices in AI engineering, covering testing, guardrails, responsible AI, monitoring and documentation, while uplifting the team by sharing knowledge, tools and practices that enable both SMEs and generalists to contribute effectively. Provide architectural guidance, balancing experimentation with delivery in short, safe cycles. Review designs and code across the team, ensuring quality and consistency in AI-enabled features. Set direction for GenAI application optimization to improve accuracy, performance, cost and know when model tuning is required. Job qualifications Technical Skills Strong expertise in Python and modern software engineering practices, including CI/CD, testing, version control and system reliability. Proven ability to design and integrate end-to-end AI systems, ensuring scalability, maintainability and performance. Deep experience with GenAI and agentic frameworks, guiding teams in their effective use. Expertise in building and scaling RAG pipelines and integrating vector databases