Senior Lead AI Engineer
- Ireland
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Lead the design and implementation of enterprise-scale AI agent platforms and multi-agent systems
- Develop and maintain AI guardrails and safety mechanisms to ensure responsible AI delivery
- Establish technical standards and best practices for AI development
- Mentor and guide junior and mid-level engineers in AI/ML technologies and engineering methodologies
- Build AI agent orchestration systems with complex workflow management
- Implement advanced prompt engineering techniques and dynamic prompt optimization systems
- Design fault-tolerant, distributed AI systems with high availability requirements
- Develop advanced caching strategies and performance optimization for AI workloads
- Create comprehensive logging, monitoring, and alerting systems for AI application
- Work closely with product managers, designers, and architects to deliver high-quality solutions
- Stay at the forefront of AI research and emerging technologies
- Evaluate and integrate cutting-edge AI models and frameworks into production systems
- Conduct experiments with novel AI architectures and approaches
- Be a self-motivated, curious, and productive under high pressure
- 8-10+ years of software engineering experience with at least 2 years focused on AI/ML
- Expert-level proficiency in Python and Agentic AI frameworks (Langchain, AutoGPT,Crew.ai , Nemo )
- Proven experience with Model Context Protocol (MCP) is highly beneficial
- Expertise in AI guardrails and safety mechanisms implementation
- Advanced knowledge of prompt engineering, few-shot learning, and in-context learning
- Deep understanding of vector databases and similarity search optimization
- Knowledge of AI ethics, bias detection, and responsible AI practices
- Expertise in containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)
- Experience with Infrastructure as Code and cloud architecture patterns
- Proven track record of leading technical teams and complex AI projects
- Bachelors or Master's degree in Computer Science, AI/ML, or related field
- Excellent communication skills with ability to explain complex AI concepts to diverse audiences
- Bachelors or Master's degree in Computer Science, AI/ML, or related field
- A competitive salary with a generous bonus, private healthcare, life assurance at 4 x your annual salary, income protection insurance, and a rewarding pension.
- At EXL, we are committed to providing our employees with the tools and resources they need to succeed and excel in their careers. We offer a wide range of professional and personal development opportunities. We also support a range of learning initiatives that allow our employees to build on their existing skills and knowledge. From online courses to seminars and workshops, our employees have the opportunity to enhance their skills and stay up to date with the latest trends and technologies.
- As an Equal Opportunity Employer, EXL is committed to diversity. Our company does not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, age, or disability status.
- At EXL, we offer a flexible hybrid working model that allows employees to live a balanced, healthy lifestyle while strengthening our culture of collaboration.