Lead AI Engineer - AI System, AI frameworks, APIs

About the role: As a Staff Software Engineer (AI) , you will lead the design and delivery of innovative AI solutions, driving technical strategy and embedding within business units to reimagine processes and accelerate TR’s AI-first transformation. Build & Architect AI-Driven Systems Design and lead the implementation of complex, enterprise-scale AI systems, including sophisticated multi- component pipelines, advanced retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) architectures, and autonomous AI agents with multi-step reasoning capabilities . Architect scalable AI model integration strategies for production-ready prototypes using robust APIs, distributed data pipelines, and microservices architectures. Lead the adaptation and customization of AI models for specialized internal domains, driving innovation in business process transformation. Define technical standards and best practices for rapid prototyping and solution discovery. Contribute directly to hands‑on delivery, leveraging AI development tools to rapidly build and iterate on the systems you design. Drive Innovation & Technical Strategy Lead evaluation and strategic adoption of cutting-edge AI techniques to solve complex business challenges for internal teams. Oversee proof-of-concept projects and guide technical feasibility assessments for new AI-driven features. Stay at the forefront of AI research and emerging technologies, translating insights into actionable technical roadmaps. Drive innovation initiatives and establish TR’s position in emerging AI technology areas. Provide Senior Technical Leadership Lead technical architecture decisions and translate high-level business requirements into comprehensive, scalable technical specifications. Foster technical growth and career development of the team . Champion MLOps and LLMOps practices in the prototyping and delivery phases. Serve as a senior thought leader, driving technical discussions in executive forums and representing Forward Engineering at internal events. Lead Cross-Functional Collaboration Embed directly with prioritized business units to develop deep domain expertise and build stakeholder relationships. Partner with business leaders, functional SMEs, and product teams to co-create solutions and drive adoption. Document solutions and architectural decisions for knowledge transfer and capability building. About You: You are a fit for the position of Staff Software Engineer (AI) if your background includes: Required Skills and Experience Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or equivalent experience; Master’s degree preferred. 8 years of experience in software engineering with at least 4 years in senior or lead roles focused on AI/ML. Expert-level proficiency in Python and extensive experience with AI/ML frameworks ( PyTorch , TensorFlow, JAX). Deep understanding of machine learning principles, advanced evaluation methodologies, and distributed system design. Proven experience with MLOps / LLMOps and managing the complete lifecycle of enterprise AI-powered applications. Demonstrated expertise  in integrating AI models into large-scale production systems using APIs, data pipelines, and cloud-native architectures. Advanced experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and orchestration tools (Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform). Strong leadership experience driving technical initiatives. Excellent strategic thinking, problem-solving skills, and ability to operate effectively in complex, fast-paced environments. Outstanding communication and presentation skills with experience influencing senior stakeholders. Preferred Qualifications Experience leading teams in building rapid prototypes and AI-driven systems for internal stakeholders. Advanced knowledge of vector databases, embeddings, semantic search, and information retrieval systems. Track record of successful AI solution launches and scaling AI systems for internal business func ... (truncated, view full listing at source)