AI Engineering Lead — Remote UK SaaS AI Leader

Akixi; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading SaaS analytics provider in the UK is seeking an AI Engineering Lead to drive and define AI and ML strategies from concept through deployment. In this role, you will develop and integrate AI-driven components, mentoring engineers and collaborating with various teams. The ideal candidate has over 7 years of software engineering experience, with strong proficiency in Python and fitting AI solutions. This position offers a hybrid work model, balancing strategic leadership with hands-on technical engagements.

Benefits

Collaborative culture

Hybrid flexibility

Opportunity to lead impactful AI initiatives

Qualifications

• 7+ years in software engineering, with at least 3+ years focused on AI/ML or data-driven product development.
• Strong proficiency in Python and/or JavaScript/TypeScript.
• Hands-on experience with AI frameworks and LLM APIs.

Responsibilities

• Lead the definition and delivery of AI strategy and technology roadmap.
• Prototype, develop, and integrate AI-driven components such as chatbots.
• Collaborate with Product Management to scope AI features and align them with business goals.

Skills

Software engineering

AI/ML integration

Python proficiency

Cloud AI/ML services

Prompt engineering

Cross-team collaboration

Education

Advanced degree in AI, ML, Data Science or related discipline

Tools

TensorFlow

PyTorch

LangChain

Azure OpenAI

AWS Bedrock

Job description

A leading SaaS analytics provider in the UK is seeking an AI Engineering Lead to drive and define AI and ML strategies from concept through deployment. In this role, you will develop and integrate AI-driven components, mentoring engineers and collaborating with various teams. The ideal candidate has over 7 years of software engineering experience, with strong proficiency in Python and fitting AI solutions. This position offers a hybrid work model, balancing strategic leadership with hands-on technical engagements.