Lead AI Engineer

Our client is a fully remote-first organization seeking a highly experienced and visionary Lead AI Engineer to spearhead their artificial intelligence initiatives. This role is pivotal in guiding the technical direction, architecture, and implementation of advanced AI systems that will shape the company's future products and services. You will lead a team of talented AI engineers and researchers, foster a culture of innovation, and ensure the successful delivery of robust, scalable, and impactful AI solutions.

This is a unique opportunity for a senior leader to make a significant impact in a distributed work environment.

• Lead the design, development, and deployment of scalable AI and machine learning systems.
• Mentor and manage a team of AI engineers, providing technical guidance and career development support.
• Define and champion best practices for AI development, MLOps, and data governance within the organization.
• Collaborate with product management and other engineering teams to define the AI roadmap and feature pipeline.
• Architect robust and efficient AI solutions that meet performance, scalability, and reliability requirements.
• Stay current with the latest advancements in AI and machine learning, identifying opportunities for innovation.

• Master's or Ph.D. in Computer Science, AI, Machine Learning, or a related field.
• 7+ years of professional experience in AI/ML engineering, with at least 2 years in a lead or management role.
• Demonstrated experience building and deploying large-scale AI systems in production.
• Expertise in Python and common AI/ML frameworks (e.g., Tensor Flow, PyTorch, scikit-learn).
• Strong understanding of MLOps principles and tools.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills, with experience in managing remote teams.

• Highly competitive salary and stock options package.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Generous work-from-home stipend and professional development budget.
• Unlimited paid time off and flexible working hours.
• Opportunity to lead impactful AI projects in a fully remote setting, regardless of your location, contributing significantly to the evolution of AI within the company.