AI/ML Lead

ESP Engineered; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 2,000,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

ESP Engineered in Hyderabad, India is seeking an experienced AI Engineering Lead to oversee the design and deployment of AI/ML solutions. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in AI development including 2 years in a leadership role. Responsibilities include managing a team of AI engineers, collaborating with stakeholders, and delivering ethical and scalable AI solutions. Strong expertise in Generative AI, Python, and cloud platforms is required. Competitive salary and innovations-driven environment offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in AI/ML development, with at least 2+ years in a leadership role.
• Strong expertise in Generative AI, agentic AI, and ML algorithms.
• Proven track record of delivering AI solutions for clients.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and deployment of AI/ML solutions.
• Manage and mentor a team of AI engineers.
• Work closely with clients to understand business needs and define AI strategies.

Skills

Generative AI models

Machine Learning Algorithms

Team Leadership

Cloud-Based Platforms

Python

Agile Development

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Tools

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Hugging Face

OpenAI APIs

Job description

We are seeking an experienced AI Engineering Lead with a strong background in Generative AI models, agentic systems, and machine learning algorithms. This role requires a leader who has hands-on experience in building AI-driven solutions for clients and delivering end-to-end AI solutions. You will lead a team of AI engineers, collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders, and drive the successful implementation of AI projects from ideation to deployment. Strong communication skills are essential to effectively articulate complex AI concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and deployment of AI/ML solutions with a focus on Generative AI and agentic AI models.
• Manage and mentor a team of AI engineers, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning.
• Develop and fine-tune ML models, including deep learning, NLP, reinforcement learning, and agent-based systems.
• Work closely with clients to understand business needs, define AI strategies, and deliver custom AI-driven solutions.
• Architect and implement scalable AI systems that integrate with enterprise applications.
• Stay updated with state-of-the-art AI research, applying best practices to solve real-world business problems.
• Drive participation in AI hackathons and industry challenges, fostering a team culture of innovation and experimentation.
• Collaborate with product managers, software engineers, and data scientists to ensure seamless deployment and monitoring of AI solutions.
• Present AI strategies and technical solutions to stakeholders, translating complex AI concepts into business value.
• Ensure AI models are ethical, fair, and transparent, with proper governance in place.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in AI/ML development, with at least 2+ years in a leadership role.
• Strong expertise in Generative AI (LLMs, diffusion models, transformers, etc.), agentic AI, and ML algorithms.
• Proven track record of delivering AI solutions for clients, including hands-on experience in deploying models into production.
• Experience with frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, LangChain, Hugging Face, OpenAI APIs, and other ML libraries.
• Strong programming skills in Python, Java, or similar languages.
• Familiarity with cloud-based AI/ML platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and MLOps practices.
• Experience leading AI hackathons or similar innovation-driven initiatives.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate business needs into AI solutions.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to explain AI concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience working in agile development environments.