AI​/ML Lead Engineer

Overview

++We are++

At Synechron, we believe in the power of digital to transform businesses for the better. Our global consulting firm combines creativity and innovative technology to deliver industry-leading digital solutions. Synechron s progressive technologies and optimization strategies span end-to-end Artificial Intelligence, Consulting, Digital, Cloud & Dev Ops, Data, and Software Engineering, servicing an array of noteworthy financial services and technology firms. Through research and development initiatives in our Fin Labs we develop solutions for modernization, from Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain to Data Science models, Digital Underwriting, mobile-first applications and more.

Over the last 20 years, our company has been honored with multiple employer awards, recognizing our commitment to our talented teams. With top clients to boast about, Synechron has a global workforce of 16,400, and has 60 offices in 20 countries within key global markets.

++The Role++

++Responsibilities:++

• Architect and oversee the development of scalable, enterprise-grade ML systems that handle complex data and model requirements.
• Develop and refine advanced statistical models to address intricate business challenges.
• Lead the deployment of models into production environments, ensuring robustness, scalability, and maintainability.
• Design and implement REST API integrations for seamless model deployment and accessibility.
• Provide strategic leadership on AI initiatives, ensuring alignment with business and technological goals.
• Drive innovation by adopting and implementing cutting-edge frameworks such as Transformers and LLMs.
• Stay ahead of trends in NLP, deep learning, and AI research to inform the organization s strategic initiatives.
• Mentor, coach, and lead multi-disciplinary teams of AI/ML engineers and data scientists.
• Collaborate with executive teams to define AI strategy, investment, and roadmap.

++Requirements:++

• Bachelor s, Master s, or Doctorate in Computer Science, Data Science, or related disciplines.
• 12 years of professional experience in AI/ML engineering, architecture, or leadership.
• Proven track record of deploying large-scale AI solutions that deliver measurable business value.
• Strong leadership, strategic thinking, and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent communication skills to articulate complex AI concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Extensive experience in designing scalable ML architectures at an enterprise level.
• Deep expertise in advanced statistical modeling techniques.
• Proven success in model development, deployment, and scaling.
• Strong experience integrating AI models via REST APIs in production environments.
• Expertise in Natural Language Processing (NLP), deep learning, and transformer-based models.
• Hands-on experience with cloud AI platforms such as AWS Sage Maker or Azure AI.
• Demonstrated leadership in AI strategy and innovation, influencing organizational AI roadmap.
• Familiarity with emerging AI frameworks including Transformers and Large Language Models (LLMs).

++We offer:++

• A highly competitive compensation and benefits package.
• A multinational organization with 60 offices in 20 countries and the possibility to work abroad.
• 10 days of paid annual leave (plus sick leave and national holidays).
• Maternity & paternity leave plans.
• A comprehensive insurance plan including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long-/short-term disability (plans vary by region).
• Retirement savings plans.
• A higher education certification policy.
• Commuter benefits (varies by region).
• Extensive training opportunities, focused on skills, substantive knowledge, and personal development.
• On-demand Udemy for Business for all Synechron employees with free access to more than 5000 curated courses.
• Coaching opportunities with experienced colleagues from our Financial Innovation Labs (Fin Labs) and Center of Excellences (CoE) groups.
• Cutting edge projects at the world s leading tier-one banks, financial institutions and insurance firms.
• A flat and approachable organization.
• A truly diverse, fun-loving, and global work culture.

SYNECHRON S DIVERSITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT

Diversity & Inclusion are fundamental to our culture, and Synechron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiative Same Difference is committed to fostering an inclusive culture promoting equality, diversity and an environment that is respectful to all. We strongly believe that a diverse workforce helps build stronger, successful businesses as a global company.

We encourage applicants from across diverse backgrounds, race, ethnicities, religion, age, marital status, gender, sexual orientations, or disabilities to apply. We empower our global workforce by offering flexible workplace arrangements, mentoring, internal mobility, learning and development programs, and more.

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