AI Developer Lead

The AI Developer Lead is a senior technical expert responsible for designing, developing, and optimizing advanced AI-powered solutions. This role is focused on high-impact technical leadership, innovation, and hands-on development of complex AI systems. The AI Developer Lead sets technical direction, solves challenging problems, and drives excellence in AI engineering across projects. Collaboration with cross-functional teams and mentoring of other developers are key aspects, but the primary focus is on technical mastery and strategic innovation. This position includes, but is not limited to, the design, development, deployment, and hosting of AI solutions using Microsoft Azure-based AI platforms and services.

• Proven track record of developing and deploying large-scale AI solutions in enterprise environments.
• Experience mentoring and guiding technical teams.
• Familiarity with manufacturing, supply chain, or similar industries is a plus.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen or Green Card holder (for ITAR compliance, if applicable).

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No Preferred Education/Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Machine Learning, AI, Data Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or related field (Master's or PhD preferred).
• 7+ years of experience in AI/ML engineering, data science, or related roles, with a focus on generative models, LLMs, or computer vision.

1. * Provide a brief example of your experience working with end users/customers on systems/applications that you have supported. (Open Ended Question) 2. * Please indicate the number of years of paid work experience you have with software development in large/complex environments. + None + More than 0, up through 2 years. + More than 2 years, up through 4 years. + More than 4 years, up through 6 years. + More than 6 years, up through 10 years. + More than 10 years. 3. * How much experience do you have with Microsoft AI tools such as Azure AI, Copilot Studio, or Power Platform AI Builder? + None + More than 0, up through 2 years. + More than 2 years, up through 4 years. + More than 4 years, up through 6 years. + More than 6 years, up through 10 years. + More than 10 years. 4. * Please indicate the number of years of paid work experience you have with GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps or similar tools. + None + More than 0, up through 2 years. + More than 2 years, up through 4 years. + More than 4 years, up through 6 years. + More than 6 years, up through 10 years. + More than 10 years. 5. * How do you handle authentication and security when building AI agents in Microsoft environments? (Open Ended Question)