Lead AI Engineer (Python) - Remote Work | REF#302294

BairesDev; México; Remote; MXN 2,238,000 - 3,358,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% remote work

Competitive compensation in USD

Hardware provided

Flexible schedule

Parental leave

Global team culture

Mentorship and growth

Job summary

BC Lead AI Engineer position at BairesDev is designed for experts who can architect scalable AI systems with robust data pipelines and APIs. This remote role emphasizes Python expertise, RAG capabilities, and production-grade LLM deployments.

Ideal candidates have strong mentoring skills, experience with MLOps, and excellent English. Join a global, fully remote team that values innovation, mentorship, and growth opportunities at a leading tech services company.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Software Engineering or AI Engineering.
• Expertise in building and optimizing RAG systems, including vector stores and embeddings.
• Strong Python skills and asynchronous API development (FastAPI, Pydantic, async SQLAlchemy).
• Hands-on experience deploying LLM APIs and practicing MLOps (model registry, observability).
• Experience mentoring teams and aligning with stakeholders.
• Advanced English proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of scalable, high-performance AI systems and data retrieval pipelines.
• Build robust APIs to expose AI capabilities to downstream enterprise applications.
• Establish best practices for deploying, monitoring, and maintaining intelligent services in production environments.
• Mentor engineering team members and align technical strategies with business objectives.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate complex requirements into robust architectural designs.

Skills

Python

FastAPI

Pydantic

async SQLAlchemy

RAG systems

LLM APIs

MLOps

Mentoring

English

Tools

Vector stores

Embedding pipelines

LLM deployment tools

Job description

At BairesDev®, we've been leading the way in technology projects for over 15 years. We deliver cutting-edge solutions to giants like Google and the most innovative startups in Silicon Valley.

Our diverse 4,000+ team, composed of the world's Top 1% of tech talent, works remotely on roles that drive significant impact worldwide.

When you apply for this position, you're taking the first step in a process that goes beyond the ordinary. We aim to align your passions and skills with our vacancies, setting you on a path to exceptional career development and success.

Lead AI Engineer (Python) at BairesDev

What You’ll Do

• Lead the design and development of scalable, high-performance AI systems and data retrieval pipelines.
• Build robust and highly performant APIs to expose AI capabilities to downstream enterprise applications.
• Establish best practices for deploying, monitoring, and maintaining intelligent services in production environments.
• Mentor engineering team members and align technical strategies with business objectives.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate complex requirements into robust architectural designs.

What We Are Looking For

• 5+ years of experience in Software Engineering, AI Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven expertise in building and optimizing RAG systems, including vector stores, retrieval strategies, and embedding pipelines.
• Strong proficiency in Python and developing asynchronous APIs using FastAPI, Pydantic, and async SQLAlchemy.
• Hands‑on experience deploying LLM APIs in production environments and implementing MLOps practices such as model registry and observability.
• Experience in team mentoring and stakeholder alignment.
• Advanced proficiency in English.

How we do make your work (and your life) easier:

• 100% remote work (from anywhere).
• Excellent compensation in USD or your local currency if preferred
• Hardware and software setup for you to work from home.
• Flexible hours: create your own schedule.
• Paid parental leaves, vacations, and national holidays.
• Innovative and multicultural work environment: collaborate and learn from the global Top 1% of talent.
• Supportive environment with mentorship, promotions, skill development, and diverse growth opportunities.

Join a global team where your unique talents can truly thrive and make a significant impact!