Technical Lead, Applications (AI)

TL;DR

Technical Lead, Applications (AI): Designing and owning the core application architecture connecting AI systems to real-world user experiences with an accent on backend services, APIs, and client integrations. Focus on establishing production-grade reliability, leading a senior engineering team, and translating ML capabilities into shippable product features.

Location: Remote (United Kingdom)

Company

hirify.global is building A1, a proactive AI system designed to carry work forward across conversations, tools, and time.

What you will do

• Own the application engineering strategy and execution across backend, mobile, and desktop platforms.
• Lead and grow a small, senior applications team of backend, mobile, and desktop engineers.
• Set the architectural direction for AI-powered product workflows, APIs, and client integrations.
• Partner with Machine Learning leadership to translate model capabilities into production-ready product features.
• Ensure production-grade reliability by implementing observability, monitoring, and robust failure handling.
• Balance rapid shipping and iteration with long-term system quality and architectural discipline.

Requirements

• Significant experience leading application or product engineering for complex systems.
• Strong hands-on background in building and shipping production-grade backend systems.
• Experience delivering AI-powered products with a deep understanding of model integration trade-offs.
• Excellent system design skills across services, APIs, clients, and data flows.
• Comfort operating across backend, mobile, and desktop platforms.
• Must be based in the United Kingdom

Culture & Benefits

• Work within a high talent density environment with a world-class, hands-on team.
• Collaborative decision-making process with a focus on rapid execution.
• Culture that values structure, professional judgment, and independent execution.
• Opportunity to build a "magical" product with the potential to benefit billions of users globally.

Hiring process

• Evaluation of applications by the technical team.
• A sequence of 3 to 4 interviews conducted via virtual meetings and/or onsite.
• Transparent and efficient process with a prompt final decision.