Lead AI Engineer (Python) - Remote Work | REF#305799

BairesDev; Cajamarca; Remote; PEN 413,000 - 619,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Competitive salary in USD

Home office setup

Flexible hours

Parental leave

Global, multicultural team

Mentorship and growth

Job summary

BairesDev is seeking a Lead AI Engineer (Python) to guide the technical direction and implementation of advanced AI solutions. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to design production-grade applications that leverage cutting-edge retrieval and modeling architectures.

This 100% remote role offers excellent compensation in USD or local currency, flexible hours, and a global, multicultural environment with opportunities for mentorship and career growth.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in Software or AI engineering.
• Proven expertise in building RAG systems, vector stores, and embedding pipelines.
• Strong Python skills and experience with FastAPI, Pydantic, and async SQLAlchemy.
• Experience deploying LLM APIs in production and MLOps practices such as model registry and observability.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of scalable AI systems and data retrieval pipelines.
• Build robust APIs to expose AI capabilities to enterprise apps.
• Set 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

AI Engineering

Software Engineering

RAG Systems

Python

Tools

FastAPI

Pydantic

async SQLAlchemy

LLM APIs

MLOps

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

As a Lead AI Engineer (Python), you will guide the technical direction and implementation of advanced artificial intelligence solutions. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to design reliable, production-grade applications that leverage cutting-edge retrieval and modeling architectures.

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!

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