Lead AI Engineer

Upcoresolutions; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Upcoresolutions in New York City seeks a Lead AI Engineer to head a team delivering AI solutions for clients. You will guide model development, research, and deployment strategies to meet client requirements.

The role emphasizes leadership, hands-on AI expertise in NLP/ML, and collaboration with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment. Advanced AI knowledge is essential for success.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience building AI products in professional settings.
• Strong understanding of AI concepts, algorithms, and technologies.
• Proficient in Python, SQL/Postgres.
• Experience with OpenAI/Anthropic models; training models a plus.
• Exposure to deployments (Kubernetes, Docker) and cloud (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Experience with NLP and ML techniques.
• Experience leading and managing a team of AI engineers.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of AI engineers in developing and implementing AI solutions.
• Collaborate with clients to understand business needs and design AI solutions.
• Develop and maintain AI models, algorithms, and software components.
• Conduct research and stay updated on AI advancements.
• Experience building AI apps/agents with LangChain and LangGraph.
• Ensure quality and accuracy of AI solutions through rigorous testing and validation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate AI into existing systems.
• Stay updated on industry trends and best practices in AI engineering.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Strategic thinking

Client collaboration

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in CS or related

Tools

Python

SQL/Postgres

OpenAI/Anthropic models

Kubernetes

Docker

AWS/Azure/GCP

LangChain

LangGraph

Job description

Job Description:

Our client isseeking a highly skilled and experienced Lead AI Engineer to join our team in New York City. As the Lead AI Engineer, you will be responsible for leading a team of AI engineers in the development and implementation of AI solutions for our clients. You will work closely with our clients to understand their business needs and design AI solutions that meet their requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Lead a team of AI engineers in the development and implementation of AI solutions
• Collaborate with clients to understand their business needs and design AI solutions that meet their requirements
• Develop and maintain AI models, algorithms, and software components
• Conduct research and stay updated on the latest advancements in AI technologies
• Experience building AI applications/agents with frameworks (LangChain, LangGraph)
• Ensure the quality and accuracy of AI solutions through rigorous testing and validationCollaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate AI solutions into existing systems
• Stay updated on industry trends and best practices in AI engineering

Requirements:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• 8+ years of experience in building AI products in a professional setting.
• Strong understanding of AI concepts, algorithms, and technologies
• Proficient in programming languages such as Python, Java, or C++
• Proficient in Python and SQL/Postgres
• Experience with OpenAI/Anthropic models; training models a plus
• Exposure to deployments (Kubernetes, Docker) and cloud (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Experience with Natural Language Processing (NLP) and Machine Learning (ML) techniques
• Experience in leading and managing a team of AI engineers
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment