Lead AI Engineer - AI System, AI frameworks, APIs

Overview

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.
  
  

• 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.
  
  

• 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.
  
  

• 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.
  
  

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.
  
  

• 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 functions.
• Portfolio demonstrating leadership in innovative LLM-based solutions and AI product development.
• Experience with AI governance, model risk management, and regulatory compliance.
• Publications, patents, or speaking experience in AI/ML domains.
  
  

• Hybrid Work Model: We’ve adopted a flexible hybrid working environment (2-3 days a week in the office depending on the role) for our office-based roles while delivering a seamless experience that is digitally and physically connected.
• Flexibility & Work-Life Balance: Flex My Way is a set of supportive workplace policies designed to help manage personal and professional responsibilities, whether caring for family, giving back to the community, or finding time to refresh and reset. This builds upon our flexible work arrangements, including work from anywhere for up to 8 weeks per year, empowering employees to achieve a better work-life balance.
• Career Development and Growth: By fostering a culture of continuous learning and skill development, we prepare our talent to tackle tomorrow’s challenges and deliver real-world solutions. Our Grow My Way programming and skills-first approach ensures you have the tools and knowledge to grow, lead, and thrive in an AI-enabled future.
• Industry Competitive Benefits: We offer comprehensive benefit plans to include flexible vacation, two company-wide Mental Health Days off, access to the Headspace app, retirement savings, tuition reimbursement, employee incentive programs, and resources for mental, physical, and financial wellbeing.
• Culture: Globally recognized, award-winning reputation for inclusion and belonging, flexibility, work-life balance, and more. We live by our values: Obsess over our Customers, Compete to Win, Challenge (Y)our Thinking, Act Fast / Learn Fast, and Stronger Together.
• Social Impact: Make an impact in your community with our Social Impact Institute. We offer employees two paid volunteer days off annually and opportunities to get involved with pro-bono consulting projects and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives.
• Making a Real-World Impact: We are one of the few companies globally that helps its customers pursue justice, truth, and transparency. Together, with the professionals and institutions we serve, we help uphold the rule of law, turn the wheels of commerce, catch bad actors, report the facts, and provide trusted, unbiased information to people all over the world.
  
  

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