Software Team Lead - AI Tools & Innovation

DriveNets; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

DriveNets is seeking an AI Platform Engineer to revolutionize engineering productivity through AI innovation. This role involves developing AI solutions, integrating cutting-edge platforms, and collaborating with teams to enhance workflows. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in AI, software engineering, and a passion for building transformative solutions.

Qualifications

• 2 years experience as a Team Lead in AI or data-intensive product teams.
• 4+ years of hands-on experience as a Software Engineer.
• Experience with AI APIs and integrating them into engineering workflows.

Responsibilities

• Develop and integrate AI-powered solutions to enhance engineering productivity.
• Evaluate and implement AI platforms to solve engineering challenges.
• Lead Proof-of-Concept projects experimenting with LLMs and generative AI.

Skills

Python

Problem-solving

AI/ML libraries

Developer productivity tools

Education

BSc in Computer Science or related degree

Tools

PyTorch

TensorFlow

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

DriveNets is looking for an AI Platform Engineer to revolutionize engineering productivity and drive AI-powered innovation across the organization. This role is part of our Platform Engineering initiative, focused on enabling engineers and product teams with cutting-edge AI tools, automation, and scalable AI platforms.

If you’re an innovator at heart, passionate about leveraging AI to solve complex problems, and thrive in an environment where experimentation and entrepreneurship are encouraged—this role is for you.

Responsibilities:

1. Develop and integrate AI-powered solutions to enhance engineering productivity, automate workflows, and improve developer efficiency.
2. Evaluate and implement state-of-the-art AI platforms (ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, custom models) to solve engineering and operational challenges.
3. Design and maintain AI-driven internal platforms such as knowledge management systems, AI-enhanced coding assistants, intelligent automation tools, and AI-powered chatbots.
4. Work alongside engineering, DevOps, and product teams to embed AI into everyday development workflows.
5. Lead Proof-of-Concept (PoC) projects, experimenting with LLMs, generative AI, and automation frameworks to create tangible business impact.
6. Stay ahead of emerging AI trends, researching and implementing cutting-edge AI models and tools.
7. Build scalable AI infrastructure that integrates with cloud environments (AWS, GCP, Azure) and engineering toolchains.
8. Promote a culture of innovation, empowering teams to embrace AI-driven solutions and fostering AI adoption across the organization.

Requirements:

• BSc in Computer Science or related degree, or equivalent practical experience.
• 2 years experience as a Team Lead within AI or data-intensive product teams
• 4+ years of hands-on experience as a software Engineer
• Strong proficiency in Python and experience with AI/ML libraries (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow, Hugging Face).
• Experience with AI APIs (OpenAI, Anthropic, Google AI, Microsoft AI) and integrating them into engineering workflows.
• Hands-on experience with developer productivity tools, AI-enhanced automation, and knowledge management systems.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to build AI-powered solutions that engineers love to use.

Nice to Have:

• Deep understanding of LLMs, RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation), fine-tuning, and prompt engineering.
• Experience with data pipelines, embeddings, and vector databases for AI-powered search and automation.
• Experience working with cloud-based AI platforms and scalable AI architectures.
• Knowledge of containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and CI/CD pipelines for deploying AI applications.
• Experience with AI Ops, observability tools, and monitoring AI applications in production.
• Familiarity with LangChain, AutoML, MLOps frameworks, and workflow automation tools.
• A background in software engineering, DevOps, or developer tooling.
• Strong entrepreneurial mindset, able to identify opportunities, move fast, and drive AI adoption in a high-impact environment.
• Published research, open-source contributions, or side projects demonstrating innovative AI applications.

Why Join Us?

This role is for builders, problem-solvers, and AI enthusiasts who want to push the boundaries of engineering productivity with AI. You’ll be at the forefront of AI-powered platform engineering, shaping how DriveNets leverages AI to supercharge innovation, efficiency, and automation.

If you’re looking to build game-changing AI platforms, experiment with cutting-edge tech, and make a real impact—join us!