Lead AI Engineer (AI)

TL;DR

Lead AI Engineer (AI): Shaping the direction of AI-driven solutions and architecting scalable AI products that solve real-world problems with an accent on AI integration and advancements in LLMs and vector databases. Focus on driving AI adoption, fostering collaboration across diverse teams, and guiding/mentoring junior engineers.

Location: Must be based in the US

Salary: $150,000 – $250,000 USD

Company

hirify.global develops and deploys systematic financial strategies across a broad range of asset classes and global markets.

What you will do

• Act as a thought leader and advocate for AI technologies across the organization.
• Architect and deliver scalable AI products that address complex, real-world challenges.
• Partner with cross-functional distributed teams to identify opportunities for AI integration.
• Work closely with stakeholders to gather, analyze, and define requirements aligned with business goals.
• Stay at the forefront of AI advancements, particularly in large language models (LLMs) and vector databases.
• Guide and mentor junior engineers, fostering innovation and technical excellence.

Requirements

• Strong programming skills, preferably in Python, with a deep understanding of software engineering principles.
• Expertise in AI technologies, including language models, vector databases, and relevant data structures.
• Exceptional analytical skills with a proven ability to solve complex problems.
• A strategic mindset to identify opportunities for AI-driven innovation.
• Outstanding communication skills in English, with the ability to articulate complex ideas.
• A track record of driving AI adoption and delivering impactful solutions.

Nice to have

• Working knowledge of databases and messaging technologies (e.g., SQL, Redis, Kafka).

Culture & Benefits

• Fully paid medical and dental insurance for employees and dependents, flexible spending account, 401k.
• Fully paid parental leave and generous PTO (20 vacation days, 3 personal days, 10 sick days).
• Employee discounts for gym memberships, wellness activities, and healthy snacks.
• Learning and development courses, speakers, and team-building off-sites.
• Employee resource groups.