Lead AI Engineer (Machine Learning) - Remote Work | REF#300773

BairesDev; Lima Metropolitana; Remote; PEN 414,000 - 621,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Competitive USD pay

Home office setup

Flexible hours

Paid parental leave

Global talent network

Mentorship & growth

Job summary

BairesDev is seeking a Lead AI Engineer (Machine Learning) to steer advanced AI initiatives, mentor teams, and align models with enterprise goals in a fully remote role.

You will own design, evaluation, and production deployment of scalable AI systems, collaborate with stakeholders, and establish best practices for model optimization and prompts. English fluency required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in ML or AI engineering roles.
• Expertise in AI technologies including Transformers, RAG and LLMs.
• Strong leadership and mentoring abilities.
• Proficient in Python and AI strategy delivery.
• Excellent English communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership to AI and ML teams.
• Lead the design, evaluation, and production deployment of scalable AI systems.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define AI strategy.
• Establish best practices for model optimization and prompts.
• Architect robust data and model pipelines.

Skills

AI leadership

Transformers

RAG

LLMs

Python

English proficiency

Tools

PyTorch

TensorFlow

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 (Machine Learning) at BairesDev

As a Lead AI Engineer (Machine Learning), you will drive the technical direction and execution of advanced AI initiatives, aligning cutting-edge models with enterprise goals. You will act as a key technological pillar, mentoring engineering teams while helping stakeholders understand and implement generative and classical machine learning strategies.

What You'll Do

• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to AI and machine learning engineering teams.
• Lead the design, evaluation, and production deployment of scalable generative AI and transformer-based systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to define, refine, and deliver enterprise-wide AI and machine learning strategies.
• Establish best practices for model optimization, prompt design, and retrieval-augmented workflows.
• Architect high-performance, maintainable code structures to support complex data and model pipelines.

What We Are Looking For

• 5+ years of experience in Machine Learning, AI Engineering, or a related technical role.
• Proven expertise in AI and Generative AI technologies, including Transformers, RAG, and LLMs.
• Strong technical leadership experience, including mentoring team members and stakeholder alignment.
• Advanced proficiency in Python and delivering AI & GenAI strategies.
• 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!