Lead AI Engineer

Biorce; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary and uncapped commission

Health benefits

Flexible hybrid work culture

Opportunity to make a real impact

Job summary

A fast-growing AI healthtech company in Austin, Texas is seeking a Lead AI Engineer to design and deploy scalable AI/ML solutions. The role involves mentoring a team of AI engineers and overseeing system architecture transitions. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in AI/ML, strong Python skills, and a Master's or PhD in a relevant field. The position offers a competitive salary, health benefits, and a flexible hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in AI/ML Software Engineering, including at least 2 years in a leadership role.
• Mastery of Python and familiarity with LangChain.
• Experience with vector databases and API design.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, and deployment of AI/ML solutions.
• Manage and mentor a team of AI engineers.
• Oversee transition from notebooks to production-grade services.
• Stay updated with AI research and prototype new techniques.

Skills

AI/ML Software Engineering

Python

Team Leadership

Exceptional Communication

Education

Master’s or PhD in Computer Science, Mathematics, or related field

Tools

FastAPI/Flask

LangChain

Pinecone

Milvus

Job description

About the role

We are seeking a Lead AI Engineer with a proven track record of designing sophisticated AI systems and the leadership maturity to guide a high‑performing technical team. In this role, you will sit at the intersection of architectural design, hands‑on development, and strategic mentorship.

Core Responsibilities

• Technical Leadership: Lead the end‑to‑end design, development, and deployment of scalable AI/ML solutions.
• Team Mentorship: Manage and mentor a team of 2–4 AI engineers, conducting code reviews, providing architectural guidance, and facilitating professional development.
• System Architecture: Oversee the transition from experimental notebooks to production‑grade services, ensuring high availability and low latency.
• R&D: Stay at the forefront of AI research, evaluating and prototyping new techniques (e.g., RAG, fine‑tuning, quantization) to maintain a competitive edge.

Required Qualifications

• Experience: 5+ years in AI/ML - Software Engineering, with at least 2 years in a formal or informal leadership/lead role.
• Education: Master’s or PhD in Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related field (or equivalent industry experience).
• Programming: Mastery of Python and deep familiarity with frameworks like LangChain.
• Architecture: Experience with vector databases (Pinecone, Milvus) and API design (FastAPI/Flask).
• Soft Skills: Exceptional communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non‑technical stakeholders.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Generative AI and LLM orchestration frameworks (LangChain, LlamaIndex).
• Experience managing agile workflows.

Why Join Us?

• A dynamic work environment with an international team, where collaboration and diversity thrive.
• Work alongside top talent, united by a shared purpose and committed to making a real impact.
• Competitive base salary and uncapped commission structure.
• Health benefits and flexible hybrid work culture.
• Opportunity to shape the future of a fast‑growing AI healthtech company.