Lead AI Engineer - ML/LLM Ops & Agentic AI (Fully Remote)

Shift Technology; United States; Remote; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Shift Technology is seeking a senior ML platform engineer to design and ship production-grade agentic workflows, owning LLMOps standards. You will evolve the ML platform, run time-boxed POCs on emerging techniques, and lead a team of 2 to 5 engineers through coaching and code reviews.

The role focuses on agentic AI, MLOps, and Python, with expectations for leadership, experimentation, and collaboration to push the boundaries of applied ML in production environments.

Qualifications

• Proven expertise in agentic AI, MLOps, and Python software engineering.

Responsibilities

• Design and ship production-grade agentic workflows and own LLMOps standards.
• Evolve the ML platform and run time-boxed POCs on emerging techniques.
• Lead and grow a team of 2 to 5 engineers through coaching and code reviews.

Skills

Agentic AI

MLOps

Python

Leadership

Job description

• At Shift, we are building the next generation of AI-driven platform capabilities.
• This is a high-impact, high-visibility role for a senior builder leading a small team.

What You'll Do:

• Design and ship production-grade agentic workflows and own LLMOps standards.
• Evolve the ML platform and run time-boxed POCs on emerging techniques.
• Lead and grow a team of 2 to 5 engineers through coaching and code reviews.

What We Are Looking For:

• Proven expertise in agentic AI, MLOps, and software engineering in Python.
• Experience leading technical initiatives and managing contributors.
• Curiosity in applied ML and ability to judge new approaches.

How You Work:

• Proactive builder who turns ideas into code and simplifies complex concepts.
• Constantly experimenting with new models and libraries.
• Communicates with impact and helps others grow through collaboration.

Shift Technology

Shift delivers AI agents that transform insurers' most critical work, earning the trust of hundreds of leading insurers. Our culture is built on innovation and trust, with employees from over 50 countries creating the future of insurance.