AI Lead: Enterprise ML & MLOps Architect (Hybrid)

VY Systems; Jersey City (NJ); Hybrid; USD 138,000 - 207,000; Full time

Job summary

VY Systems is seeking an experienced AI Lead to drive AI strategy, architecture, and scalable ML solutions in Jersey City, NJ. You will lead data scientists, ML engineers, and software developers in Agile environments, delivering enterprise-grade AI products with robust MLOps, model monitoring, and governance.

The role requires 8+ years in software/AI, hands-on leadership, and strong English communication. Hybrid, contract (C2C) engagement with enterprise stakeholders, and security/compliance

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, or related field.
• 8+ years of professional experience in software engineering, ML, and AI.
• Hands-on leadership of AI engineering teams delivering enterprise AI solutions.
• Proficiency with modern AI frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow) and LLMs.
• Deep MLOps experience, Docker/Kubernetes, and cloud data services.

Responsibilities

• Lead AI strategy, model architecture, and enterprise AI product development.
• Direct cross-functional teams in Agile sprints.
• Architect and scale MLOps pipelines and low-latency inference endpoints.
• Collaborate with executives to align AI with business goals.
• Establish data governance, model validation, and security protocols.
• Mentor junior/mid-level AI engineers and perform code reviews.
• Create architecture docs and governance frameworks.

Skills

AI Leadership

ML Engineering

Deep Learning

PyTorch

TensorFlow

MLOps

Cloud Platforms

Data Governance

English Communication

C2C Contracting

Education

BSc / MSc in CS / AI / Data Science

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS / Azure / GCP

LLM Architectures

Pinecone

Milvus

Job description

VY Systems is seeking an experienced AI Lead to drive AI strategy, architecture, and scalable ML solutions in Jersey City, NJ. You will lead data scientists, ML engineers, and software developers in Agile environments, delivering enterprise-grade AI products with robust MLOps, model monitoring, and governance.

The role requires 8+ years in software/AI, hands-on leadership, and strong English communication. Hybrid, contract (C2C) engagement with enterprise stakeholders, and security/compliance