Technical Lead & Project Manager (TLPM) – Memoria™ Project
AI Developer & Cognitive Systems Specialist
Part-time, unpaid during the early phase
- Hybrid work model (remote and / or on-site in Milan, Doha – Qatar, or Boston)
- Travel and meeting expenses will be reimbursed upon approval
- An NDA must be signed
This position may evolve into a Chief MedTech Technology Officer , AI Director , or Lead Engineer – Cognitive Systems , based on performance and project growth.
About Institute Itech
Institute Itech is an early-stage multinational company committed to building a new model of society grounded in education , advanced technology , and social development .
We are launching several innovation projects, including
- Memoria™ – AI-powered MedTech platform for cognitive health, early detection, and neuro-assistive support
- Oxyleaf™ – Synthetic plant systems for urban regeneration and clean energy
- Terra™ – Underground sensor networks for environmental and agricultural intelligence
- Whiteboard™ – Adaptive learning and smart education technologies
- Polaris™ by IFE – AI platform for economic, geopolitical, and statistical intelligence
Institute Itech is legally incorporated (USA, Italy) and forming its core technical leadership.
About the Role
We are seeking a Technical Lead & Project Manager (TLPM) specialised in Artificial Intelligence, cognitive modelling, and high-level software architecture to lead the technological development of the Memoria™ Project .
The TLPM will act as
- AI Technical Lead
- Core Developer
- System Architect
- Project Manager (PM)
- Team Supervisor
This is a pivotal role with responsibility over the entire technological direction of Memoria™, including AI models, data pipelines, app architecture, dashboards, caregiver tools, and clinical integration pathways.
Responsibilities
AI & Technical Leadership
- Lead development of AI cognitive models , early-detection algorithms, and neural behaviour mapping
- Design and supervise ML pipelines , dataset preparation, model training, and validation
- Build or integrate LLMs, multimodal AI, and inference pipelines
- Ensure compliance with medtech ethics, privacy (GDPR), and data anonymisation
Software Architecture
- Define backend architecture (Python, Node.js, Go, or similar)
- Supervise APIs, cloud infrastructure (AWS / GCP / Azure), and microservices
- Oversee integration with wearable devices, sensors, and digital health interfaces
- Coordinate UI / UX for patient and caregiver tools
Project Management
- Manage roadmap, sprint planning, and development milestones
- Supervise junior engineers and interns
- Coordinate scientific collaboration with medical supervisors and research partners
- Present project updates to leadership, universities, and institutional partners
Requirements
- Master’s Degree in Computer Science, AI, Data Science, Engineering, or related fields
- Preferred : PhD in AI, Machine Learning, Cognitive Computing, or Computational Neuroscience
- At least 5 years of experience in software development or AI engineering
- Advanced knowledge of scripting and programming languages :
- Python (mandatory)
- JavaScript / TypeScript
- Bash / Shell / PowerShell
- Experience with C / C++ or Go is a plus
- Strong experience with :
- TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn
- Data processing, ETL pipelines, time-series modelling
- Cloud services, APIs, containers (Docker)
- Experience working in medtech , neurotech , or digital health is highly preferred
- Excellent team leadership, problem-solving attitude, and communication skills
- Fluent in English (Italian is a strong plus)
Preferred Qualifications
- Background in brain mapping, cognitive computing, or neuro-assistive technologies
- Previous experience in clinical environments or with medical datasets
- Experience in ethical AI, explainable AI, or health data privacy frameworks
- Ability to collaborate with doctors, neuroscientists, and academic researchers
- Familiarity with CE / MDR medical device processes
Benefits Provided
- Reimbursement of travel, meetings, and project-related expenses
- Access to advanced AI tools, cloud resources, and collaboration platforms
- Key leadership position in a flagship MedTech innovation
- Possibility to join the Scientific Committee Board (SCB)
- Direct involvement in research, clinical collaborations, and publication opportunities
- Clear growth path toward C-level technical leadership
How to Apply
- Your CV
- A Letter of Presentation (max 1 page) in English or Italian, explaining :
- Your experience in AI development
- Why you want to lead the technological development of Memoria™
- How your knowledge can shape cognitive assistance technologies
E-mail: in.oiap2025@institute.iite.eu
Subject: WE2025 Job – TLPM Memoria™ – [Name Surname]
Time Commitment
This is a non-paid position during the startup phase , with a minimum commitment of 4–6 hours per week .
We are seeking a proven AI engineer and technical leader capable of building the core technology of Memoria™ from concept to real-world deployment.