AI Technology Lead

HITACHI ENERGY SERVICES SP. Z O.O.; Madrid; Presencial; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A global technology leader in energy solutions is seeking an AI Technology Lead in Madrid. This position involves defining the technical strategy for AI adoption on Azure, leading AI/ML developments, and collaborating with diverse teams. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in AI technologies, programming in Python, and excellent communication skills. This role offers flexible working models and opportunities for growth within an international company focused on sustainability.

Servicios

Competitive salary

Remote / hybrid work model

Training budget and platform

Personal development opportunities

Formación

• 12+ years of experience in technical roles, with at least 5 years in AI/ML solution development.
• Strong programming background in Python and proficiency with AI/ML frameworks.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills across technical and executive audiences.

Responsabilidades

• Define and evolve the enterprise technical strategy for AI adoption on Azure.
• Continuously monitor the AI technology landscape and identify opportunities.
• Align AI technologies with enterprise architecture and cloud strategy on Azure.
• Promote technical best practices and evaluate Azure-native AI/ML services.

Conocimientos

Technical direction

AI/ML solution development

Programming in Python

Communication skills

Educación

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Herramientas

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Azure Machine Learning

Azure OpenAI

Descripción del empleo

Overview

Hitachi Energy is seeking a highly skilled AI Technology Lead to serve as the authority for AI technologies. This role shapes the technical direction of AI adoption, ensures responsible solution architecture aligned with governance frameworks, and integrates AI into our global Azure landscape. The position acts as a trusted advisor and thought leader, bridging business and technology to influence enterprise strategy and enable scalable, secure, and value-generating AI across the organization. The role also involves staying at the forefront of AI advancements, experimenting with emerging technologies, and productizing them for enterprise readiness.

How you will make an impact

• Strategic AI Leadership: Define and evolve the enterprise technical strategy for AI adoption on Azure. Act as the primary technical authority for AI across IT and business domains. Provide leadership and guidance to architects, engineers, and stakeholders.
• Innovation & Technology Scouting: Continuously monitor the AI technology landscape and identify opportunities relevant to the enterprise. Experiment with new AI tools, frameworks, and methods to assess feasibility and value. Translate validated innovations into productized, enterprise-ready capabilities.
• Enterprise Integration & Technical Alignment: Align AI technologies with enterprise architecture, data platforms, and cloud strategy on Azure. Collaborate with global business and IT stakeholders to translate strategic priorities into sustainable AI capabilities. Contribute to technical roadmaps, reference architectures, and cross-domain frameworks.
• Technical Excellence: Maintain hands-on expertise in AI/ML engineering, MLOps, and deployment practices to validate and guide enterprise standards. Evaluate Azure-native AI/ML services, tools, and pipelines for scalability and reliability. Promote technical best practices, code quality, and architecture reviews as a thought leader.

Your background

• Education & experience: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field. 12+ years of experience in technical roles, with at least 5 years focused on AI/ML solution development in enterprise contexts.
• Tech experience: Recognized expertise in setting technical direction and guiding large-scale AI adoption on Azure. Strong programming background in Python and proficiency with AI/ML frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, Hugging Face). Demonstrated experience with Azure AI/ML services (Azure Machine Learning, Cognitive Services, Azure OpenAI, etc.) and MLOps.
• Soft skills: Excellent communication and influencing skills across technical and executive audiences.

More about Hitachi Energy

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader advancing a sustainable energy future. We serve customers in the utility, industry and infrastructure sectors with innovative solutions and services across the value chain. We pioneer technologies and enable the digital transformation required to accelerate the energy transition towards a carbon-neutral future. We employ more than 40,000 people in 90 countries who work with purpose every day and use their diverse backgrounds to challenge the status quo. We value diversity, collaboration, and innovation.

What we offer

Contract of employment. Work model: remote / hybrid – depending on location. Benefits include a holistic range of competitive offerings to support financial, physical, and mental wellbeing and personal development. Growth opportunities include a training budget and platform, and potential role changes within the organization. Possibility to gain experience in an international environment and to work for an industry leader in green energy solutions.

Recruitment process

1. Review application — please apply in English
2. Screening with recruiter
3. Meeting with manager / team — max 2
4. Offer

Note: Qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation during the job application process. This description is intended for applicants and does not address other purposes.