Lead AI Engineer - Must be remote from: Spain, Netherlands, Germany and Ireland
Location: Fully Remote
Role Type: Full-Time
Start Date: ASAP
About the Company
The company is building a brand-new AI function to power the next generation of intelligent products and automation capabilities. With a focus on generative AI, large language models, and cutting-edge applied research, they are searching for a seasoned Lead AI Engineer to help architect, develop, and scale core AI capabilities across the business.
This is an opportunity to join at the ground floor, shape the technical direction of the AI stack, and work with a highly collaborative team committed to innovation.
The Role
The Lead AI Engineer will take ownership of designing, building, and deploying advanced AI systems with a strong focus on generative AI and LLM-based applications. This role combines hands‑on technical work with leadership responsibilities, including guiding engineering practices, influencing product strategy, and mentoring team members as the AI team grows.

Architect, build, and deploy generative AI solutions,



including LLM-powered applications and retrieval-augmented systems.
Lead the technical direction of AI projects, ensuring scalability, performance, and reliability.
Develop high-quality, production-ready Python code and machine learning pipelines.
Evaluate, fine‑tune, and integrate large language models (open-source and API-based).
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define AI use cases and translate them into robust engineering solutions.
Implement best practices for model lifecycle management, observability, and continuous improvement.
Mentor junior engineers and contribute to shaping a world-class AI engineering culture.
Stay up to date with research, tooling, and emerging capabilities in the GenAI ecosystem.

Required Experience

5+ years of professional experience in AI/ML engineering, with a strong background in Python (senior-level proficiency required).
Hands‑on experience

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