Darwin Recruitment
Location:
New York About the Company We are a US-based AI company building production-grade machine learning systems used in real-world environments. Our focus is on delivering reliable, scalable AI solutions that solve meaningful problems. We are an engineering-led organisation that values technical depth, ownership, and pragmatic decision-making.
Role Overview We are seeking a
hands-on Head of AI / AI Tech Lead
to set technical direction and lead the development of our AI and machine learning systems. This role combines deep technical contribution with leadership, working closely with engineering, product, and executive teams.
This is
not a purely people-management role . The successful candidate will remain actively involved in system design, architecture, and implementation while guiding the team’s technical strategy.
Responsibilities
Define and own the technical vision for AI and machine learning across the company
Design and review ML system architectures, ensuring scalability, reliability, and maintainability
Remain hands-on with model development, deployment, and production systems
Lead and mentor ML and AI engineers, setting high technical standards
Partner with product and leadership to align AI strategy with business objectives
Make informed trade-offs between model performance, delivery timelines, and operational constraints
Represent AI capability internally and externally as a technical leader
Qualifications
10+ years of experience in software engineering, machine learning, or AI roles
Proven experience leading AI/ML teams while remaining technically hands-on
Strong background in applied ML, ML systems, or AI infrastructure
Experience deploying and operating ML systems in production environments
Ability to set technical direction and make architectural decisions
Strong communication skills and ability to influence across the organisation
Startup or scale-up experience is a plus
Why You’ll Enjoy This Role
High-impact leadership role with real technical ownership
Opportunity to shape AI strategy and systems from the ground up
Collaborative, engineering-led culture
Competitive compensation, equity, and flexible work arrangements
Darwin Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Reece Waldon
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New York About the Company We are a US-based AI company building production-grade machine learning systems used in real-world environments. Our focus is on delivering reliable, scalable AI solutions that solve meaningful problems. We are an engineering-led organisation that values technical depth, ownership, and pragmatic decision-making.
Role Overview We are seeking a
hands-on Head of AI / AI Tech Lead
to set technical direction and lead the development of our AI and machine learning systems. This role combines deep technical contribution with leadership, working closely with engineering, product, and executive teams.
This is
not a purely people-management role . The successful candidate will remain actively involved in system design, architecture, and implementation while guiding the team’s technical strategy.
Responsibilities
Define and own the technical vision for AI and machine learning across the company
Design and review ML system architectures, ensuring scalability, reliability, and maintainability
Remain hands-on with model development, deployment, and production systems
Lead and mentor ML and AI engineers, setting high technical standards
Partner with product and leadership to align AI strategy with business objectives
Make informed trade-offs between model performance, delivery timelines, and operational constraints
Represent AI capability internally and externally as a technical leader
Qualifications
10+ years of experience in software engineering, machine learning, or AI roles
Proven experience leading AI/ML teams while remaining technically hands-on
Strong background in applied ML, ML systems, or AI infrastructure
Experience deploying and operating ML systems in production environments
Ability to set technical direction and make architectural decisions
Strong communication skills and ability to influence across the organisation
Startup or scale-up experience is a plus
Why You’ll Enjoy This Role
High-impact leadership role with real technical ownership
Opportunity to shape AI strategy and systems from the ground up
Collaborative, engineering-led culture
Competitive compensation, equity, and flexible work arrangements
Darwin Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Reece Waldon
#J-18808-Ljbffr