Lead AI Engineer

Lead AI Engineer – Xephyr

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We believe human progress will come from augmenting AI into the way we work. We help organisations scale results, not their headcount, with AI and automation. Our three core business areas : AI Readiness, AI Agents, and Retail Media. If you want to get in on the ground‑floor of a fast‑paced startup where your efforts have a direct impact on our mission, we’d love to hear from you.

Role Summary

We are looking for a Lead AI Engineer with expertise in implementing data science and AI, especially Generative AI, at an enterprise level. The candidate will be a trusted advisor to our clients, engage with C‑suite stakeholders, grow and manage accounts, and guide our clients through their AI journey.

Responsibilities include designing and architecting AI solutions, delivering AI Readiness Audits, developing AI strategies, executing proof‑of‑concepts (POCs), and integrating successful POCs into our AI products. This role also involves strategic AI consulting, helping clients define and implement effective AI strategies and contributing to our product roadmap. You’ll drive business impact by solving real‑world problems with advanced engineering.

Responsibilities & Duties

• Own relationships with large accounts and identify new opportunities.
• Develop and execute AI strategies to achieve business objectives and expand AI capabilities.
• Design, develop, and deploy robust solutions built around machine learning and Generative AI models.
• Architect and implement software solutions, including data integrations required to feed AI systems.
• Lead Generative AI projects to unlock new opportunities and solve complex challenges.
• Mentor and grow a high‑performing team of engineers, ensuring project delivery excellence.
• Adapt to changing toolkits and manage volatile POCs and prototypes.
• Stay aware of the evolving engineering and AI landscape, testing and applying appropriate tools.
• Manage multiple commercial and technical stakeholders, including executive stakeholders.
• Collaborate with sales, marketing, product, and delivery teams to align AI efforts with business objectives.
• Stay updated on industry trends, competitive landscape, and emerging technologies.
• Introduce repeatable and scalable AI processes.
• Translate insights from AI projects into actionable recommendations for clients.
• Feed customer feedback and market trends into product roadmap.
• Support the expansion of the AI team as we grow.

Ideal Candidate

Nice to Have

Culture & Values

Our core values are human progress, iterate quickly, collaborate, be dependable, and have fun. We are looking for individuals attracted to these values and who want to help shape our culture as we grow.

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Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries : Software Development

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