Lead AI Engineer

Talentify; Holmdel Township (NJ); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Cogent Infotech is seeking a Lead AI Engineer to shape intelligent automation and generative AI across enterprise platforms. You will design, build, deploy, and operate scalable AI solutions while mentoring juniors and collaborating with software, data science, and DevOps teams.

Ideal candidates have deep AWS, Python, and AI framework experience, plus security-minded, reliable platform engineering expertise for enterprise-grade deployments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a related field.
• 7+ years with AWS services, enterprise architecture, system engineering, and security.
• 5+ years with Python, AI frameworks, and AIOps.
• Familiarity with SageMaker, containerization, and orchestration.
• Strong Agile, code reviews, and software lifecycle knowledge.
• Experience with remote teams in a matrixed environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, deployment, and optimization of AI and Generative AI solutions.
• Design and implement scalable, reliable AI system architectures.
• Oversee the model development lifecycle from design to deployment.
• Apply engineering best practices for platform scalability, reliability, and uptime.
• Support automation products across dispersed teams.
• Collaborate with software engineers, data scientists, and DevOps.
• Track platform performance and availability metrics.
• Apply security best practices across AI platforms and automation solutions.
• Troubleshoot complex issues with strong problem-solving skills.
• Mentor junior engineers and foster technical excellence.
• Stay current with new technologies to improve enterprise AI platforms.

Skills

Artificial Intelligence

Generative AI

Python

AI Frameworks

AIOps

AWS Services

Enterprise Architecture

System Engineering

Security

Model Development Lifecycle

SageMaker

Containerization

Orchestration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/CE/IT or related

Tools

SageMaker

Containerization

Orchestration

AWS Cloud

Job description

About the Company

Join a long-established organization in the insurance and financial services space, known for supporting individuals, families, employers, and businesses through trusted digital products and customer-focused solutions. As a Lead AI Engineer, you will play a key role in leading the development, deployment, and ongoing optimization of advanced AI and Generative AI solutions that improve enterprise operations and customer-focused platforms. From intelligent automation and AIOps to AWS cloud architecture, secure engineering, and model lifecycle management, this role offers the opportunity to build scalable AI systems that support innovation, reliability, and operational excellence. Whether you are a builder, problem-solver, or technical mentor, this team values engineers who bring ownership, collaboration, technical curiosity, and a passion for reliable, future-ready AI platforms.

Job Title

Lead AI Engineer

Employment Type

Full-time hybrid role; in-office 3 days per week

Work Location

PA / NJ / NY

Salary Range

$110,000.00 - $180,000.00

Summary

Shape the Future of Intelligent Automation! We are looking for an experienced AI engineering leader with strong AWS, enterprise architecture, Python, AI frameworks, AIOps, security, and platform engineering experience. This role is ideal for someone who can design, build, deploy, and operate scalable AI and Generative AI solutions while mentoring junior engineers and collaborating across software engineering, data science, DevOps, and business teams.

Applicants must have authorization to work in the United States that permits full-time employment for the duration of the position without requiring current or future employer sponsorship.

Primary Skills

Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, Python, AI Frameworks, AIOps, AWS Services, Enterprise Architecture, System Engineering, Security, Model Development Lifecycle, Scalable AI Systems, SageMaker, Containerization, Orchestration

Secondary Skills

Agile Methodologies, Coding Standards, Code Reviews, Source Management, Build Processes, Testing, Platform Operations, Performance and Availability Metrics, Technical Design, DevOps Collaboration, Remote Team Collaboration, Mentoring, Security Best Practices

What You'll Do

• Lead the development, deployment, and ongoing optimization of AI and Generative AI solutions
• Design and implement scalable, reliable systems for AI applications
• Be involved in all stages of the model development lifecycle, from design and development to testing and deployment
• Implement engineering best practices to support platform scalability, reliability, and uptime
• Support the operation of process automation products and solutions across dispersed onshore and offshore teams
• Collaborate with software engineers, data scientists, DevOps teams, and stakeholders to design and implement technical solutions
• Track and report on platform performance and availability metrics
• Apply industry-standard security best practices across AI platforms and automation solutions
• Troubleshoot complex software, platform, and system issues using strong problem-solving and analysis skills
• Mentor junior team members and foster a culture of technical excellence
• Stay current with new technologies and industry trends to continuously improve enterprise AI platforms

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Applications, Information Systems, Information Technology, or a related field
• 7+ years of experience working with AWS services, enterprise architecture best practices, system engineering, and security
• 7+ years of development experience or strong knowledge of software engineering best practices across the development lifecycle
• 5+ years of hands‑on experience with Python, AI frameworks, and AIOps
• Familiarity with containerization and orchestration technologies, including SageMaker
• Strong understanding of agile methodologies, coding standards, code reviews, source management, build processes, testing, and operations
• Strong software troubleshooting, problem-solving, and system analysis skills
• Ability and willingness to learn new technologies quickly
• Experience working with remote teams in a matrixed environment
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team while supporting enterprise automation and AI objectives
• Commitment to delivering strong customer service and stable, reliable automation platforms

Preferred Skills & Certifications

• AWS, AI/ML, cloud architecture, security, or platform engineering certifications are a plus
• Experience with Generative AI implementation in enterprise environments
• Experience operating AI platforms, automation platforms, or AIOps solutions at scale
• Experience with SageMaker, containerization, orchestration, and cloud-native AI deployment patterns
• Experience mentoring junior engineers and supporting technical excellence across distributed teams
• Strong understanding of secure AI development and enterprise governance practices

Equal Opportunity Statement

Cogent Infotech is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome and valued. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, identities, abilities, and experiences.

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