R&D Technical Lead

Altamira Technologies Corp.; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Altamira Technologies Corp. seeks an experienced R&D Technical Lead to bridge AI/ML research and production-ready solutions. You will provide technical leadership across AI/ML and software engineering, guiding teams from early-stage concepts through successful customer delivery.

The ideal candidate combines a broad software engineering background with strong AI/ML expertise to translate models into scalable architectures and mentor development teams for real-world customer impact.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of professional ML experience with 3+ years in leadership from research to production.
• Proven track record in computer vision models for object tracking and real-time analytics.
• Strong programming in Python and high-performance languages; familiar with MLOps tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership across AI/ML and software engineering from concept to customer delivery.
• Design and implement scalable software systems that integrate AI/ML capabilities.
• Architect multi-agent workflows to coordinate data collection across projects.
• Mentor engineers, conduct code reviews, and set MLOps production standards.
• Translate complex client requirements into AI/ML roadmaps.

Skills

ML/AI leadership

Team leadership

System architecture

Python

C++

Rust

Java

Docker

Kubernetes

Computer vision

Video analytics

Data lifecycle management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s or above in Computer Science, AI, or related quantitative field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Altamira brings a commercial mindset to solving the most complex national security problems by delivering mission application development, multi-intelligence analysis, and data science technologies and solutions to the defense, intelligence, and homeland security communities. Altamira’s culture of innovation and excellence, and mid‑market-size, positions us as the premier next generation leader bringing technology solutions to mission.

Position Description

We are seeking an experienced R&D Technical Lead to bridge the gap between AI/ML research and production-ready solutions. In this role, you will provide technical leadership across AI/ML and software engineering, guiding teams from early‑stage research concepts through successful customer delivery.

The ideal candidate brings a broad software engineering background combined with strong AI/ML expertise, with the ability to translate machine learning models and research into scalable, integrated software architectures. You will collaborate across disciplines to drive technical decisions, mentor development teams, and ensure solutions meet real‑world customer needs.

Our work focuses on applied AI/ML solutions for real‑world object tracking, detection, and characterization, enabling advanced data triaging and system automation. These capabilities help our customers manage increasing volumes of data and address the challenges associated with data saturation.

Core Responsibilities

• Team Leadership: Provide technical guidance to engineering teams, aligning project requirements to technical tasking
• System Architecture:Design and implement scalable, high-performance software systems that integrate AI/ML capabilities
• Collection Coordination:Architect multi-agent or agentic workflows to synchronize data collection efforts across various projects, optimizing resource allocation.
• Technical Mentorship:Lead a high-performing team of engineers, conducting code reviews and setting engineering standards for MLOps and production pipelines.
• Strategic Integration:Collaborate with project managers to translate complex client requirements into actionable AI/ML roadmaps.

Qualifications & Skills

• Education:Bachelor’s or above in Computer Science, AI, or a related quantitative field.
• Experience: 7+ years of professional experience in machine learning, with at least 3 years leading teams from research or prototyping through production deployment.
• Computer Vision Expertise:Proven track record in developing computer vision models forobject tracking(e.g., CNNs, Transformers) and real-time video analytics.
• Advanced Programming:Expert-level proficiency inPython and high-performance languages (C++/Rust/Java) alongside familiarity with backend deployment tools (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Data Management:Experience overseeing the full data lifecycle, from acquisition and cleaning to high-fidelity labeling for specialized collections.
• Communication:Ability to articulate complex AI concepts to non-technical stakeholders and executive leadership.

Altamira is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.