AI Tech Lead

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• instinctools is a software development company that provides custom software solutions for businesses of all sizes. Our team works closely with clients to understand their specific needs and provide personalized solutions that meet their business requirements.

We are looking for an AI Tech Lead to join our team and help drive the adoption of AI-first engineering practices across delivery projects, teams, and internal initiatives.

The Role

We are looking for a hands-on AI Tech Lead who actively uses AI coding agents in daily development and can demonstrate real production experience.

In this role, you will combine technical leadership, software delivery, mentoring, and engineering excellence. You will help establish AI-first development practices, support the growth of engineering talent, contribute to hiring, and drive successful delivery for international clients.

Working closely with our CTO and engineering teams, you will play a key role in shaping how we build software with AI across the organization.

Responsibilities and Tasks

Lead engineering delivery for AI-driven client projects

Establish and maintain high technical standards across teams

Drive adoption of AI agents and AI-native development workflows

Mentor engineers and help them become productive AI-enabled developers

Contribute to the design and development of the AI Engineering School

Transform internal methodologies and delivery practices into scalable learning programs

Participate in technical interviews and hiring decisions

Support onboarding and professional growth of new engineers

Collaborate closely with the CTO on engineering excellence and delivery strategy

Take ownership of project outcomes, technical quality, and successful delivery for European and US customers

Promote a culture of continuous learning, experimentation, and knowledge sharing

Evaluate and introduce new AI tools and practices that improve engineering productivity

Our Expectations of the Candidate

5+ years of hands-on software engineering experience

Proven experience using AI coding agents such as Claude Code, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, or similar tools as part of daily development workflows

Ability to demonstrate practical use of AI-assisted engineering during the interview process

Strong experience leading technical delivery and making architecture decisions

Proven track record of delivering projects end-to-end, including planning, implementation, production support, and stakeholder communication

Experience working with fixed-price projects and delivery ownership

Strong mentoring and coaching skills with the ability to help junior engineers grow quickly

English level: Upper-Intermediate or higher

Nice-to-have

Startup or Founding Engineer experience

Experience building AI-powered products or AI-enabled delivery processes

Experience creating internal training programs, technical courses, or mentoring initiatives

Experience leading engineering communities, workshops, or knowledge-sharing programs

Previous experience working with international distributed teams

Soft Skills

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Strong ownership mindset and ability to work independently

Growth mindset and curiosity

Pragmatic and results-oriented approach

Strong problem-solving skills

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

Passion for mentoring and developing engineers

We offer:
Official employment, benefits

Indian business hours and flexible working time

Professional and ambitious team

Growth and development prospects in the company where your activity and ambitions will be rewarded!

Join us and be part of a team that is changing the world through technology.

Important Notice Regarding Your Personal Data Security

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Official Email Domain: @instinctools.com

Company Website: https://www.instinctools.com

Important Reminder:

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– Bank account details

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– Passwords or PINs

If you receive any suspicious requests claiming to be from *instinctools via unofficial channels (e.g., personal emails, social media DMs, or phone calls), please:

– Do not respond or share any information.

– Report it immediately to [email protected] or your official contact.

Your trust and security are our top priorities. For any questions, always verify through our official channels.

Thank you for your attention and cooperation.