AI-First Lead Engineer

Location: Remote
Compensation: To Be Discussed
Reviewed: Fri, May 15, 2026
This job expires in: 30 days

Job Summary

AI-First Lead Engineer, responsible for the end-to-end design, quality, and reliability of AI capabilities in a full-time role, focusing on delivering scalable and high-performing AI solutions.

Key Responsibilities
  • Define and lead the design of AI solutions, including model selection and orchestration patterns
  • Implement and maintain safety guardrails to mitigate AI risks and ensure quality metrics
  • Provide technical leadership and mentor engineers in AI-enabled development practices
Required Qualifications
  • 8+ years of engineering experience, with at least 5 years in ML/AI production environments
  • Strong proficiency in Python and experience with modern ML/LLM tooling and APIs
  • Experience in designing evaluation frameworks with measurable quality metrics
  • Practical knowledge of AI safety risks and mitigation techniques
  • Strong TypeScript/Node fundamentals for evaluating AI-generated code

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