Technical Lead – AI Engineering
EvnekThis is a remote position.
Job Title: Technical Lead – AI Engineering
Location: Remote
Experience: 5–8 Years
Notice Period: Immediate Joiners Only
Key Responsibilities
* Define architecture and technical roadmap for scalable AI systems aligned with business goals.
* Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering teams, promoting best practices in software development and system design.
* Design and implement machine learning infrastructure, including data pipelines, model training, and deployment workflows.
* Ensure high engineering standards through testing frameworks, CI/CD pipelines, and robust code review processes.
* Lead project planning and execution, managing priorities, timelines, and deliverables in a remote environment.
* Collaborate with product, data science, and DevOps teams to align AI initiatives with business requirements.
* Evaluate and integrate new AI/ML tools, frameworks, and technologies to improve system performance and innovation.
* Monitor system health and model performance, ensuring scalability, accuracy, and reliability.
* Foster a culture of continuous learning, knowledge sharing, and career development within the team.
Required Skills & Qualifications
* 5+ years of professional experience in software engineering.
* 2+ years in a technical leadership role or similar position.
* Hands-on experience with AI/ML infrastructure, including model training, deployment, and MLOps pipelines.
* Strong programming skills in Python and familiarity with TypeScript.
* Experience designing scalable distributed systems and data pipelines.
* Strong knowledge of machine learning frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, or scikit-learn.
* Experience working with cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure.
* Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD practices.
* Excellent leadership, communication, and collaboration skills, especially in remote teams.
* Strong problem-solving and debugging skills for complex systems.
* Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
Preferred Qualifications
* Master’s or Ph.D. in Machine Learning, Data Science, or related discipline.
* Experience working with Large Language Models (LLMs), NLP, computer vision, or generative AI.
* Contributions to open-source AI/ML projects, research publications, or patents.
* Experience in startup or high-growth technology environments.
* Familiarity with MLOps, AI observability, and real-time data processing systems.