Senior Lead AI Engineer

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  • Dublin
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 9 days ago
Lead AI EngineerLocation: Ireland (Hybrid)Type: PermanentOverviewWe are seeking a Senior Lead AI Engineer to design and deliver advanced AI-driven platforms and agent-based systems. This role is ideal for someone who combines deep technical expertise with strong leadership capability and a passion for building scalable, production-grade AI solutions.Key Responsibilities
  • Lead the design and development of enterprise-scale AI and multi-agent systems
  • Architect robust, scalable, and fault-tolerant AI platforms
  • Implement AI safety, guardrails, and evaluation frameworks
  • Drive best practices in AI engineering, prompt design, and system optimisation
  • Build and optimise AI workflows, orchestration layers, and performance strategies
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver end-to-end AI solutions
  • Mentor engineers and provide technical leadership across AI initiatives
  • Evaluate and integrate emerging AI technologies and frameworks
Required Experience
  • 8-10+ years in software engineering, including 2+ years in AI/ML
  • Strong expertise in Python and modern AI frameworks (e.g., agent-based systems)
  • Experience with:
  • Prompt engineering and LLM optimisation
  • Vector databases and semantic search
  • Distributed systems and cloud-native architectures
  • Docker, Kubernetes, and Infrastructure as Code
  • Proven track record of leading complex technical projects or teams
  • Strong understanding of responsible AI, bias, and governance
Nice to Have
  • Experience with agent orchestration frameworks
  • Exposure to Model Context Protocol (MCP) or similar
  • Background in AI experimentation and applied research
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, AI, or related field
What's on Offer
  • Competitive salary + bonus
  • Hybrid working model
  • Strong focus on learning, development, and career progression
  • Comprehensive benefits package (healthcare, pension, etc.)
Eligibility
  • Must have the right to work in Ireland
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