Lead AI Engineer: Architect AI Solutions & Team

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

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.