Lead AI Engineer (Python) - Remote Work | REF#305023

BairesDev; Comisión de Fomento de Perú; Remote; ARS 181,904,000 - 272,855,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% remote work

USD or local currency compensation

Hardware and software setup for home

Flexible hours

Parental leave and holidays

Multicultural, global Top 1% talent

Mentorship and growth opportunities

Job summary

BairesDev is seeking a Lead AI Engineer (Python) to guide the technical direction and implementation of advanced AI solutions. You will work with cross‑functional teams to design production‑grade applications using cutting‑edge retrieval and modeling architectures.

You will lead scalable AI systems, build robust APIs, and establish production‑grade practices for deployment and observability. This is a 100% remote role with competitive USD compensation and global opportunities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in software/AI engineering.
• Experience building and optimizing RAG systems (vector stores, retrieval, embeddings).
• Strong Python proficiency and async API development (FastAPI, Pydantic, async SQLAlchemy).
• Hands-on experience deploying LLM APIs in production and MLOps practices (model registry, observability).
• Experience mentoring teams and aligning with stakeholders.
• Advanced English proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of scalable, high‑performance AI systems and data retrieval pipelines.
• Build robust APIs to expose AI capabilities to enterprise applications.
• Establish best practices for deploying, monitoring, and maintaining intelligent services in production.
• Mentor engineering team members and align technical strategies with business objectives.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate complex requirements into robust architectural designs.

Skills

Python

FastAPI

Pydantic

SQLAlchemy (async)

MLOps

RAG systems

Team mentoring

English (advanced)

Tools

API development

LLM deployment

Job description

At BairesDev®, we've been leading the way in technology projects for over 15 years. We deliver cutting‑edge solutions to giants like Google and the most innovative startups in Silicon Valley.

Our diverse 4,000+ team, composed of the world's Top 1% of tech talent, works remotely on roles that drive significant impact worldwide.

When you apply for this position, you’re taking the first step in a process that goes beyond the ordinary. We aim to align your passions and skills with our vacancies, setting you on a path to exceptional career development and success.

Lead AI Engineer (Python) at BairesDev

As a Lead AI Engineer (Python), you will guide the technical direction and implementation of advanced artificial intelligence solutions. You will collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams and stakeholders to design reliable, production‑grade applications that leverage cutting‑edge retrieval and modeling architectures.

What You'll Do

• Lead the design and development of scalable, high-performance AI systems and data retrieval pipelines.
• Build robust and highly performant APIs to expose AI capabilities to downstream enterprise applications.
• Establish best practices for deploying, monitoring, and maintaining intelligent services in production environments.
• Mentor engineering team members and align technical strategies with business objectives.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate complex requirements into robust architectural designs.

What We Are Looking For

• 5+ years of experience in Software Engineering, AI Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven expertise in building and optimizing RAG systems, including vector stores, retrieval strategies, and embedding pipelines.
• Strong proficiency in Python and developing asynchronous APIs using FastAPI, Pydantic, and async SQLAlchemy.
• Hands‑on experience deploying LLM APIs in production environments and implementing MLOps practices such as model registry and observability.
• Experience in team mentoring and stakeholder alignment.
• Advanced proficiency in English.

How we do make your work (and your life) easier

• 100% remote work (from anywhere).
• Excellent compensation in USD or your local currency if preferred.
• Hardware and software setup for you to work from home.
• Flexible hours: create your own schedule.
• Paid parental leaves, vacations, and national holidays.
• Innovative and multicultural work environment: collaborate and learn from the global Top 1% of talent.
• Supportive environment with mentorship, promotions, skill development, and diverse growth opportunities.

Join a global team where your unique talents can truly thrive and make a significant impact!