Lead AI Engineer (Python) - Remote Work | REF#305017

BairesDev; Bogotá ciudad; A distancia; COP 382.153.000 - 573.230.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Remote work 100%

Competitive USD compensation

Home setup provided

Flexible hours

Parental leave & holidays

Descripción de la vacante

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

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in AI/Software Engineering, strong Python skills, and proven experience deploying LLM APIs in production. This is a 100% remote role with competitive USD compensation and flexible working hours.

Formación

• 5+ years of experience in Software or AI Engineering.
• Experience with building and optimizing RAG systems with vector stores and embedding pipelines.
• Strong Python skills and API development with FastAPI, Pydantic, and async SQLAlchemy.
• Hands-on experience deploying LLM APIs in production and applying MLOps practices.
• Experience mentoring teams and aligning with stakeholders.
• Advanced proficiency in English.

Responsabilidades

• Lead design and development of scalable AI systems and data retrieval pipelines.
• Build robust APIs to expose AI capabilities to enterprise apps.
• Establish best practices for deploying and monitoring intelligent services in production.
• Mentor engineers and align technical strategies with business goals.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate requirements into architecture.

Conocimientos

Python

AI engineering

Asynchronous APIs

MLOps

Team mentoring

English proficiency

Herramientas

FastAPI

Pydantic

SQLAlchemy

Vector stores

LLM APIs

Descripción del empleo

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!

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