Lead Applied AI Engineer
About the role
10+ years of software engineering experience with a strong focus on AI/ML engineering.
Proven experience building and operating distributed systems at scale.
Demonstrated success delivering AI-driven business outcomes and leading large, complex technical initiatives.
Education
· Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or a related discipline.
Equivalent practical experience may be considered.
Generative AI Expertise
· Deep experience designing and deploying production-grade Generative AI solutions including:
o Advanced RAG architectures
Multi-hop retrieval and reasoning systems
Agent orchestration frameworks
Tool-using AI agents
Memory-enabled AI systems
Multi-model AI architectures
Conversational AI platforms
Enterprise Solution Delivery
· Experience leading complex AI initiatives involving multiple cross-functional teams.
Ability to translate business objectives into:
o Technical solutions
AI architectures
Delivery roadmaps
Experience driving initiatives from concept through production deployment and optimization.
Technical Skills
Strong hands-on expertise in:
· Python
FastAPI
React
Distributed systems
Vector databases
Embedding models
LLM APIs
Agent orchestration frameworks
Modern cloud-native architectures
AI Engineering Best Practices
Experience establishing enterprise standards for:
· Prompt engineering
Version control and testing
AI evaluation methodologies
Model observability
Cost and performance tracking
Benchmarking frameworks
Data-driven optimization practices
Responsible AI & Governance
Strong understanding of:
· Responsible AI principles
Model governance
Risk management
Model validation
Change management
Production monitoring
Deployment practices in regulated environments
Preferred Qualifications
Experience providing technical leadership across organizational boundaries.
Strong mentoring and coaching capabilities.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with:
o Product Management
Data Science
Engineering
Security
Compliance
Architecture
Business stakeholders
Experience in healthcare, life sciences, insurance, or other regulated industries preferred.
Primary Skills for TAG Search
Must Have
Generative AI
Agentic AI
RAG Architecture
AI Agents / Multi-Agent Systems
Python
FastAPI
Vector Databases
LLM Integration
AI Platform Engineering
Production AI Deployment
AI Evaluation Frameworks
Prompt Engineering
Observability & Monitoring
Enterprise Architecture
Strongly Preferred
React
Cloud AI Platforms (Azure/OpenAI preferred)
Healthcare Domain Experience
Responsible AI / AI Governance
Distributed Systems Engineering
Responsibilities
- Build and operate distributed systems at scale
- Deliver AI-driven business outcomes
- Lead large, complex technical initiatives
- Translate business objectives into technical solutions
- Drive initiatives from concept through production deployment
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or related discipline
- Deep experience in designing and deploying production-grade Generative AI solutions
- Strong hands-on expertise in Python, FastAPI, and distributed systems
- Experience in responsible AI principles and model governance
Skills mentioned
About PineQ Lab Technology
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