Lead AI Engineer - Natural Language Processing

About the Role

Our client is looking for a visionary Lead AI Engineer with expertise in Natural Language Processing (NLP) to join their pioneering team. This position is fully remote, offering flexibility to work from anywhere. You will be instrumental in designing, developing, and deploying advanced NLP models and solutions that power intelligent applications, enhance user experiences, and unlock insights from unstructured text data. You will lead a team of talented engineers, drive technical strategy, and push the boundaries of what's possible with AI. This role is perfect for an experienced leader who is passionate about AI and seeking to make a significant impact in a remote-first, innovative environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of state-of-the-art NLP models (e.g., for sentiment analysis, text generation, translation).
• Architect and build scalable AI systems and data pipelines for processing and analyzing large text corpora.
• Mentor and guide junior AI engineers, fostering a culture of innovation and technical excellence.
• Collaborate with product managers and stakeholders to define AI strategy and roadmaps.
• Stay at the forefront of NLP research and apply cutting-edge techniques to solve business challenges.

Requirements

• Master's or PhD in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, or a related quantitative field.
• 7+ years of experience in AI/ML engineering, with a strong focus on NLP.
• Deep understanding of deep learning frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch) and NLP libraries (e.g., Hugging Face, SpaCy).
• Proven experience in leading technical projects and teams.
• Excellent understanding of software development best practices and cloud platforms.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Unlimited remote work flexibility and home office stipend.
• Generous paid time off and opportunities for continuous learning.
• Exciting opportunity to lead innovation in AI and NLP from anywhere in the world.