Lead AI Engineer

Grid Dynamics; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Flexible schedule

Corporate social events

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Grid Dynamics in Hyderabad is looking for an experienced Lead Engineer to spearhead the development of cutting-edge AI solutions. The ideal candidate will have 6 to 10 years of experience in AI/ML system development, proven team lead experience, and proficiency in Python. Responsibilities include leading projects from concept to production, mentoring engineering teams, and collaborating with stakeholders. They offer a competitive salary, flexible schedule, and a comprehensive benefits package including medical insurance and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 6 to 10 years of experience in developing production-grade AI/ML systems.
• 2+ years of team lead experience, familiar with Agile methodologies.
• 1+ year of hands-on experience with Agentic AI solutions.
• Proficient in Python for web, AI/ML, and data engineering.
• Expertise in LLMs and prompt engineering techniques.

Responsibilities

• Lead software development projects from concept to production.
• Set technical direction and best practices for engineering teams.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver AI solutions.
• Communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Stay updated with AI industry trends and integrate technologies.

Skills

AI/ML systems development

Team leadership

Python programming

Cloud platforms (GCP, AWS, Azure)

Communication skills

Tools

PyTorch

Hugging Face

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Lead Engineer to drive the development and implementation of cutting‑edge AI solutions (Generative AI, Agentic AI). This role combines hands‑on technical leadership with strategic vision, requiring someone who can architect scalable AI systems, mentor engineering teams, and collaborate effectively with stakeholders to deliver innovative solutions from concept to production.

Essential Functions

• Lead software development projects from concept to production and beyond, define and design architecture of AI solutions and drive implementation (including hands‑on work together with the team)
• Set technical direction, establish best practices for engineering teams, and mentor other engineers
• Collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams and stakeholders to understand strategic needs, align technical efforts and deliver highly effective AI solutions
• Acts as the bridge between business/product stakeholders and the engineering team, communicate complex technical concepts to non‑technical stakeholders
• Stay up-to-date with latest AI industry trends and integrate emerging technologies to drive innovation and improve system performance, but at the same time balance innovation with operational pragmatism

Qualifications

• Overall 6 to 10 years of professional experience developing production‑grade AI/ML systems
• Proven team lead experience (2+ years), familiar with Agile methodologies
• 1+ year of hands‑on experience delivering production‑ready Agentic AI solutions
• Proficient in Python programming and its ecosystem, particularly for web, AI/ML and data engineering
• Deep expertise in LLMs: open/closed‑source models, advanced prompt engineering techniques, RAG, Agentic AI, document processing, vector/hybrid search, guardrails, observability & monitoring, LLM fine‑tuning and evaluation
• Experience in delivering AI/ML projects from POC to production with continuous improvements and support
• Strong expertise with at least one major cloud platform (GCP, AWS, or Azure) and related ML platforms (e.g. Vertex AI)
• Excellent communication and leadership skills with the ability to lead discussions with clients and other teams

Would be a plus

• Practical experience in modern end‑to‑end projects beyond AI/ML - frontend, backend, data engineering, cloud infrastructure, CI/CD, monitoring and observability
• Hands‑on experience with Deep Learning (NLP, Computer Vision, etc.) and popular frameworks such as PyTorch and Hugging Face

We offer

• Opportunity to work on bleeding‑edge projects
• Work with a highly motivated and dedicated team
• Competitive salary
• Flexible schedule
• Benefits package - medical insurance, sports
• Corporate social events
• Professional development opportunities
• Well‑equipped office

About Us

Grid Dynamics (NASDAQ: GDYN) is a leading provider of technology consulting, platform and product engineering, AI, and advanced analytics services. Fusing technical vision with business acumen, we solve the most pressing technical challenges and enable positive business outcomes for enterprise companies undergoing business transformation. A key differentiator for Grid Dynamics is our 8 years of experience and leadership in enterprise AI, supported by profound expertise and ongoing investment in data, analytics, cloud & DevOps, application modernization and customer experience. Founded in 2006, Grid Dynamics is headquartered in Silicon Valley with offices across the Americas, Europe, and India.