Lead AI/ML Engineer

HRTX; Philippines; On-site; PHP 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

HRTX is seeking an experienced AI/ML Engineer to design, develop, and maintain software applications across the full SDLC. You will mentor junior engineers and drive best practices while leading AI integration to boost development velocity and the developer experience.

The role requires 5+ years in AI/ML, backend (.NET, Python), frontend (Angular/React), and cloud (AWS/Azure) with serverless infra, plus experience with LangChain and vector databases.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in AI/ML engineering with hands-on software development.
• 5+ years backend experience with .NET and Python.
• 5+ years in frontend frameworks (Angular/React).
• 5+ years working with SQL and NoSQL databases.
• 5+ years cloud experience with AWS/Azure, including serverless infra.
• 3-5 years using AI frameworks/tools (LangChain, vector DBs).
• Proficient with automated testing tools (Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, JUnit, Jest).
• Experience integrating and optimizing AI models within apps.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, maintain, audit, and enhance software across the full SDLC.
• Mentor junior engineers and promote engineering best practices.
• Lead integration of AI technologies to boost velocity and developer experience.
• Collaborate to craft solutions for complex projects with minimal supervision.

Skills

AI/ML engineering

Backend development (.NET, Python)

Frontend frameworks (Angular/React)

SQL & NoSQL databases

Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure)

AI frameworks/tools (LangChain, vector

Automated testing (Selenium, Cypress,等

RESTful APIs

DevOps & CI/CD

Containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)

Tools

LangChain

Vector databases

Docker

Kubernetes

GitHub Copilot

Cursor

Selenium

Cypress

Playwright

JUnit

Jest

Job description

This position focuses on designing, developing, maintaining, auditing, and enhancing software applications. It involves the full software development lifecycle including coding, debugging, testing, and troubleshooting. The role requires crafting solutions for complex projects with minimal supervision, mentoring junior engineers, and influencing best practices across teams.

A key component of this position is leading the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies to elevate development velocity, spark innovation, and transform the developer experience through AI-augmented tools and workflows.

Required Experience (Non-negotiables):

• Minimum of 5 years experience in AI/ML Engineering
• 5+ years of software engineering experience, including back-end development with .NET and Python.
• 5+ years of experience with front-end frameworks such as Angular or React.
• 5+ years of experience working with SQL and NoSQL databases.
• 5+ years of hands-on cloud experience (AWS, Azure), including serverless infrastructure.
• 3-5 years working directly with AI frameworks and tools (e.g., LangChain, vector databases).
• Proficiency with automated testing tools like Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, JUnit, or Jest.
• Proven experience integrating and optimizing AI models within applications.

Key Skills and Competencies

• Solid understanding of enterprise integration and cloud design patterns.
• Advanced prompt engineering skills and effective use of large language models.
• Expertise in building and consuming RESTful APIs.
• Familiarity with containerization tools (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes).
• Strong grasp of DevOps and CI/CD practices (GitHub, Azure DevOps, etc.).
• Proficiency using AI coding assistants (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Cursor).
• Understanding of AI model lifecycle: preprocessing, feature engineering, evaluation.
• Ability to lead change and influence engineering practices across teams.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in high-paced environments.
• Excellent time management and multitasking abilities.
• Mentorship experience and a track record of driving team improvements.
• Passion for learning, innovation, and improving the developer experience through emerging AI technologies.