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Head of AI / AI Tech Lead

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Darwin Recruitment GmbH

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United States , San Francisco

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Job Description:

We are seeking a hands-on Head of AI / AI Tech Lead to set technical direction and lead the development of our AI and machine learning systems. This role combines deep technical contribution with leadership, working closely with engineering, product, and executive teams. This is not a purely people-management role. The successful candidate will remain actively involved in system design, architecture, and implementation while guiding the team’s technical strategy.

Job Responsibility:

  • Define and own the technical vision for AI and machine learning across the company
  • Design and review ML system architectures, ensuring scalability, reliability, and maintainability
  • Remain hands-on with model development, deployment, and production systems
  • Lead and mentor ML and AI engineers, setting high technical standards
  • Partner with product and leadership to align AI strategy with business objectives
  • Make informed trade-offs between model performance, delivery timelines, and operational constraints
  • Represent AI capability internally and externally as a technical leader

Requirements:

  • 10+ years of experience in software engineering, machine learning, or AI roles
  • Proven experience leading AI/ML teams while remaining technically hands-on
  • Strong background in applied ML, ML systems, or AI infrastructure
  • Experience deploying and operating ML systems in production environments
  • Ability to set technical direction and make architectural decisions
  • Strong communication skills and ability to influence across the organisation
  • Startup or scale-up experience is a plus
What we offer:

Competitive compensation, equity, and flexible work arrangements

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 05, 2026

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