AI Tech Lead

IRIUM Portugal; Lisboa; Hybrid; EUR 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Professional development opportunities

Flexible remuneration

Job summary

IRIUM Portugal is hiring an AI Tech Lead to shape the technical direction of advanced AI and software solutions. You will guide architecture, lead engineers, and collaborate with business partners to translate requirements into scalable, secure, production-ready systems.

Experience in Generative AI, ML, and cloud services (Azure/AWS/Google Cloud) is essential. The role is hybrid in Lisbon, with opportunities for growth and impact across international initiatives.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree or equivalent professional experience in computing or AI.
• Strong background in software or AI engineering and design.
• Experience leading complex AI/software solutions from architecture to production.
• Deep knowledge of Generative AI, LLMs, RAG, AI Agents, ML frameworks.
• Experience with cloud platforms (Azure/AWS/Google Cloud).
• Understanding of APIs, CI/CD, testing and DevOps/MLOps.
• Ability to translate business needs into technical direction and decisions.
• Experience mentoring engineers and driving engineering standards.

Responsibilities

• Define technical direction and guide architectural decisions.
• Lead cross‑functional teams across AI and software domains.
• Promote engineering excellence and reusable components.
• Identify risks, dependencies, and constraints early.

Skills

AI leadership

AI engineering

Software engineering

Cloud platforms

APIs

CI/CD

DevOps/MLOps

Communication

Problem solving

stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in CS/SE/AI/Data Science or related field

Tools

Azure

AWS

Google Cloud

Job description

At IRIUM, we want you to always pursue your dreams! Here, get ready to achieve your goals while enjoying the journey.

We are currently looking for an AI Tech Lead to join our team!

Required Competencies:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.

• Strong professional background in Software Engineering, AI Engineering, Machine Learning or AI solution development.

• Proven experience providing technical leadership for complex AI or software solutions, from architecture and design to production.

• Strong knowledge of Generative AI, LLMs, RAG, AI Agents, Machine Learning and related development frameworks.

• Experience designing scalable, secure, maintainable and production-ready solutions.

• Strong software engineering background and knowledge of modern engineering practices.

• Experience with cloud platforms and AI services, preferably Microsoft Azure, AWS or Google Cloud.

• Good understanding of APIs, system integration, CI/CD, automated testing, monitoring and DevOps/MLOps.

• Ability to define technical direction, guide architectural decisions and promote consistent engineering standards.

• Experience identifying technical risks, dependencies and implementation constraints.

• Ability to translate business requirements into practical technical solutions.

• Experience supporting engineering teams in solving complex technical challenges.

• Ability to evaluate emerging technologies and their potential business value.

• Excellent communication, analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to influence technical decisions and collaborate with business and engineering stakeholders.

• Pragmatic, proactive and ownership-driven mindset.

Preferred Competencies:

• Experience leading AI initiatives within international or enterprise environments.

• Knowledge of cloud coding and AI agent engineering.

• Experience conducting technical evaluations and Proofs of Concept (PoCs).

• Experience designing reusable AI components, architecture standards and common engineering patterns.

• Experience mentoring engineers and promoting technical excellence.

Work Model:

Hybrid — Lisbon, Portugal.

Gross Monthly Salary:

€2,300–€2,800.

Note:

The remuneration package and its components will be explained during the recruitment process.

What Do We Offer?

• An innovative and growing company with numerous opportunities for professional development.

• Compensation aligned with your experience and performance, access to flexible remuneration and health insurance as a social benefit.

• Unlimited access to self-paced technology training.

IRIUM is a company made up of dynamic and proactive professionals. Our values are responsibility and commitment to quality work. This is the spirit we seek at IRIUM, regardless of your age.

If you identify with these values, this is the company for you!

Together, we can build the future. Shall we talk?

At IRIUM, we advocate for a world without stereotypes or limitations and believe in equality for everyone. These principles are reflected in our Equality Plan and Code of Ethics, ensuring equal treatment and opportunities regardless of personal, physical or social circumstances.