AI Engineering Manager

European Tech Recruit; Donostia/San Sebastián; Presencial; EUR 90.000 - 140.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

European Tech Recruit is seeking an AI & Data Science Engineering Manager to lead international teams delivering Generative AI, ML, and RAG-enabled systems in cloud production environments. Strong leadership and hands-on AI expertise are required to drive cross-functional projects from inception to deployment.

The role emphasizes defining technical strategy, coordinating multi-disciplinary teams, and maintaining stakeholder communications across global clients.

Formación

• Experience leading engineering teams in technology-driven organisations.
• Hands-on expertise in data science, ML, deep learning and AI.
• Experience with Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) and Agentic AI.
• Cloud deployment of AI systems in production environments.

Responsabilidades

• Lead an international team of engineers to deliver advanced AI/ML solutions.
• Define technical direction, design solutions and ensure quality of approach.
• Manage projects from initiation to completion with scope, timelines and resources.
• Develop project plans, assess risks and implement contingencies.
• Foster a collaborative, high-performance engineering culture.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Project Management

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Educación

Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Physics, Engineering or a related field

Herramientas

Python

Docker

Git

GitHub or GitLab workflows

Descripción del empleo

AI & Data Science Engineering Manager – Generative AI / Machine Learning / RAG / Agentic AI / Python

We are currently partnered with a technology organisation working across AI and quantum technologies to deliver advanced solutions for enterprise clients. This opportunity combines technical leadership, project management and hands-on AI expertise, with responsibility for leading international engineering teams and delivering machine learning, computer vision and Generative AI systems into cloud-based production environments.

Key responsibilities

• Lead an international team of engineers to develop and deliver advanced technology solutions for complex industry challenges and client requirements.


• Define the technical direction of complex projects, designing appropriate solutions and ensuring the quality of the technical approach and technologies used.


• Manage projects from initiation through to completion, defining scope, objectives, deliverables, timelines and resource allocation.


• Develop project plans, assess risks and implement contingency plans to address potential challenges.


• Lead, motivate and support cross-functional engineering teams, fostering a collaborative and results-driven environment.


• Monitor project performance and take proactive measures to ensure high-quality delivery.


• Oversee technical documentation, project status reporting and the assessment of documentation quality and accuracy.


• Maintain clear communication with stakeholders, engineering teams and senior management regarding progress, milestones and risks.


• Coordinate cross-project initiatives with other project managers and technical leaders.


• Understand customer objectives and contribute to the development and implementation of business solutions.


• Contribute to technology strategy by providing technical expertise, client insights and recommendations.


• Support the design, implementation and production deployment of machine learning, computer vision and Generative AI systems.


• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate AI models into products and production environments.

Key requirements

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Physics, Engineering or a related field.


• At least 5 years of relevant industry experience.


• At least 2 years of project management experience leading engineering teams within a technology-driven organisation.


• At least 3 years of hands-on industrial experience in data science, Generative AI, deep learning, computer vision, LLMs or software engineering.


• Proven experience designing and implementing ML and AI systems, including Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) and Agentic AI solutions.


• Experience deploying AI systems in cloud-based production environments.


• Experience with LLM fine-tuning and alignment techniques, or model pruning and compression techniques.


• Strong command of Python, Docker and Git.


• Experience with GitHub or GitLab workflows and functionality.


• Solid understanding of Agile development methodologies and best practices.


• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to guide and motivate cross-functional teams.


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to maintain strong client relationships.


• Strong organisational, time-management and attention-to-detail skills.


• Fluent in both Spanish and English.

Keywords

AI Engineering Manager / Data Science Manager / AI Management / Technical Leadership / Engineering Management / Project Management / Artificial Intelligence / AI / Data Science / Quantum Technologies / Generative AI / GenAI / Machine Learning / ML / Deep Learning / Computer Vision / Large Language Models / LLMs / Retrieval-Augmented Generation / RAG / Agentic AI / AI Agents / ML Systems / AI System Design / AI Implementation / Production AI / Cloud-Based Deployment / Model Fine-Tuning / LLM Alignment / Model Compression / Model Pruning / Python / Docker / Git / GitHub / GitLab / Agile Development / Software Engineering / International Team Leadership / Cross-Functional Teams / Technical Strategy / Project Planning / Risk Management / Resource Allocation / Stakeholder Management / Client Relationships / Technical Documentation / Spanish / English

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