Lead Data Engineer (AI)

TL;DR

Lead Data Engineer (AI): Design and implement scalable AI-powered systems, agentic frameworks, and natural language query solutions for compliant, intuitive access to enterprise data. Focus on driving measurable improvements in accuracy, scalability, and resilience through LLM evaluation and collaboration with data engineering peers to integrate AI orchestration with Python, SQL, and Snowflake pipelines.

Location: Must be based in 34 U.S. states

Salary: $151,500 - $215,500 USD

Company

hirify.global is the world’s human and AI-powered work marketplace that connects businesses with highly skilled, AI-enabled independent talent from across the globe.

What you will do

• Design and implement scalable agentic frameworks that coordinate multiple AI agents to deliver accurate and reliable outcomes.
• Build and optimize natural language query solutions that provide compliant, intuitive, and self-service access to enterprise data.
• Develop and maintain evaluation frameworks for LLMs and prompts, driving measurable improvements in accuracy, scalability, and resilience.
• Partner with data engineering peers to integrate AI orchestration with Python, SQL, and Snowflake pipelines.
• Contribute to AI-powered summarization and explanation tools that enhance reporting, insights, and executive reviews.

Requirements

• Proven experience delivering AI-powered data systems in production, including hands-on expertise with LLMs and prompt engineering.
• Strong foundation in modern data engineering, with proficiency in Python, SQL, and platforms such as Snowflake.
• Demonstrated ability to design agentic orchestration frameworks that scale across diverse business scenarios.
• A collaborative problem-solver with strong communication skills, able to align stakeholders and create clarity across teams.
• Growth mindset, excited to learn, iterate, and deliver measurable business outcomes through applied AI.

Culture & Benefits

• Shape the future of work for a global, remote-first workforce, creating economic opportunities for professionals worldwide.
• Culture is built on trust, risk-taking, customer focus, and excellence.
• Offer comprehensive medical coverage, unlimited PTO, a 401(k) plan with matching, 12 weeks of paid parental leave, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.