Lead AI Engineer (Remote)

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Lead AI Engineer (Remote) in the United States.

We are seeking a visionary and hands-on Lead AI Engineer to define and execute the AI strategy for a rapidly growing enterprise software company. This role offers the rare opportunity to be the first AI hire, working directly with executive leadership to shape agentic AI solutions that accelerate product development and drive measurable impact for thousands of customers. You will lead technical initiatives, mentor teams, and deliver innovative AI-powered products at scale. The ideal candidate thrives in fast-moving, collaborative environments, possesses deep expertise in modern AI architectures, and enjoys translating complex AI concepts into practical, high-value applications.

Accountabilities:

• Define and implement the AI-first vision and technical roadmap, including architecture and design for advanced AI features.
• Develop agentic AI solutions using modern AI architectures such as RAG and vector databases.
• Lead cross-functional AI initiatives and mentor engineering teams on AI technologies and best practices.
• Collaborate with product, operations, and engineering leadership to remove blockers and ensure rapid, high-quality feature delivery.
• Establish repeatable AI development processes and drive build-measure-learn cycles with measurable success metrics.
• Partner with stakeholders to align AI solutions with strategic business objectives and customer needs.

• 8+ years of experience in software engineering, with 3+ years in a lead or technical leadership role.
• Deep expertise in LLM operations, prompt engineering, and modern AI architectures (RAG, vector databases).
• Advanced Python programming skills and experience with web frameworks.
• Hands-on experience with LLM platforms such as OpenAI, LiteLLM, or AWS Bedrock.
• Strong software engineering fundamentals, system design skills, and experience shipping production-ready products.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional technical teams and deliver measurable results.
• Excellent communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Comfortable operating autonomously while collaborating with executive leadership and stakeholders.

• 💼 Strategic Impact: Be the first AI hire with direct access to CEO/CTO and board visibility.
• 💰 Competitive Compensation: Base salary $210,000 - $230,000 plus discretionary annual incentive.
• 🏢 Stability: Join a profitable, growing enterprise software company with 420 employees and multiple accolades.
• 🏥 Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, and vision coverage from Day 1, including mental health benefits and company-paid life/disability insurance.
• 🏦 Retirement: 401(k) plan with company match starting Day 1.
• 🌐 Flexible Work Policy: Fully remote within the US (excluding California) or hybrid in Brentwood, TN.
• 🚀 Career Growth: Opportunity to define AI strategy and deliver enterprise-scale innovations that impact thousands of customers.

Jobgether is a Talent Matching Platform that partners with companies worldwide to efficiently connect top talent with the right opportunities through AI-driven job matching.

When you apply, your profile goes through our AI-powered screening process designed to identify top talent efficiently and fairly:

• 🔍 Our AI evaluates your CV and LinkedIn profile thoroughly, analyzing your skills, experience, and achievements.
• 📊 It compares your profile to the job’s core requirements and past success factors to determine your match score.
• 🎯 Based on this analysis, we automatically shortlist the 3 candidates with the highest match to the role.
• 🧠 When necessary, our human team may perform an additional manual review to ensure no strong profile is missed.

The process is transparent, skills-based, and free of bias—focusing solely on your fit for the role. Once the shortlist is completed, it is shared directly with the company. The final decision and next steps, such as interviews or additional assessments, are then made by their internal hiring team.

Thank you for your interest!

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