Artificial Intelligence Lead

AI Lead Developer

Location: Pune, Hybrid

Experience: 8+ Years

Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced AI Lead Developer to lead the end-to-end development of AI/ML solutions, from architecture and development to deployment. The candidate will work closely with international clients and global teams, lead AI development teams, create and demonstrate AI/ML Proof of Concepts (POCs), and deliver scalable AI solutions aligned with business requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead AI/ML projects from conceptualization and architecture to implementation and deployment.
• Lead the creation and development of AI/ML POCs based on business and client requirements.
• Translate business requirements into AI solution concepts, prototypes, and Proof of Concepts to validate technical feasibility and business value.
• Design and develop scalable and robust AI/ML models and systems.
• Develop AI/ML prototypes and POCs using technologies such as Python, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, NLP, Computer Vision, TensorFlow, and PyTorch.
• Present POC architecture, approach, outcomes, and recommendations to international clients and stakeholders.
• Evaluate POC results and identify opportunities to scale successful POCs into production-ready AI solutions.
• Work with international clients and global teams to understand business requirements and provide effective AI solutions.
• Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and guidance to the AI development team.
• Collaborate with Data Engineering, Product Management, and Business teams.
• Ensure code quality, documentation, security, compliance, and timely project delivery.
• Prepare technical proposals, presentations, POC demonstrations, and project reports for clients and stakeholders.
• Stay updated with the latest AI technologies and identify opportunities for innovation.

Mandatory Skills

• 8+ years of experience in AI/ML Development
• Strong experience in AI/ML Project Delivery from Scratch to Deployment
• Hands-on experience in AI/ML POC Creation and Development
• Experience in Proof of Concept (POC) Development and AI Prototyping
• Experience converting Business Requirements into AI/ML Solutions and POCs
• Experience in POC-to-Production / Productionization of AI Solutions
• Strong hands-on experience in Python
• Strong knowledge of Machine Learning (ML)
• Experience in Deep Learning
• Experience in NLP / Natural Language Processing
• Experience in Computer Vision or related AI technologies
• Hands-on experience with TensorFlow / PyTorch
• Strong understanding of Data Structures and Algorithms (DSA)
• Strong understanding of Scalable System Design
• Experience in AI Architecture and Solution Design
• Experience in Technical Leadership and Team Mentoring
• Experience working with International Clients and Global Teams
• Experience in Client-Facing AI Solutioning and POC Presentations
• Strong Client-Facing Communication
• Excellent Communication, Presentation, and Stakeholder Management skills

Preferred Profile

Candidates should have a strong combination of AI/ML development, Python programming, AI solution architecture, POC development, project delivery, and technical leadership experience. Candidates with hands-on experience in taking AI/ML POCs from ideation and prototyping through validation and production deployment, along with strong international client-facing experience, will be relevant for this role.