Lead Software Engineer

Summary

Join Recruitics as a Lead AI Engineer and spearhead our AI initiatives, transforming recruitment marketing through machine learning and automation. You will leverage advanced AI models to optimize bidding algorithms, build intelligent automation systems, and lead the development of scalable AI solutions. This role offers the opportunity to innovate, lead a team, and directly impact client success. You will need a Bachelor's or Master's degree in a related field and 8+ years of hands-on AI/ML experience, including leadership experience. Recruitics offers a competitive salary, performance-driven bonuses, and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, a 401k program, paid time off, parental leave, and unique perks like Winter Recess and Summer Fridays. The position is remote or hybrid in New York, Atlanta, or Chicago.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• 8+ years of hands-on experience in AI and machine learning, with 2-4 years in a leadership or mentorship role
• Proven track record of developing and deploying AI solutions in production environments
• Proficient with Python and AI/ML frameworks (such as LangChain, LlamaIndex, or TensorFlow)
• Advanced machine learning and deep learning architectures, with strong skills in LLM development and fine-tuning
• Cloud platforms, specifically AWS, for AI model deployment and infrastructure
• Data engineering and integration, with an emphasis on high-volume data processing and performance optimization
• Visionary, proactive, and self-starting with excellent problem-solving abilities
• Strong communicator, able to bridge technical and non-technical discussions and align stakeholders on AI initiatives
• Collaborative and team-oriented, with a focus on mentorship and cross-departmental collaboration
• Some experience with SQL and data warehousing solutions, particularly Redshift
• Some experience with Visualization and analytics tools like Looker
• Some experience with Data orchestration tools (e.g., Apache Airflow) and other automation frameworks

Responsibilities

• Architect, develop and deploy AI and machine learning models to enhance our programmatic advertising logic
• Model out our job index and build pipelines for re-training
• Optimize bidding algorithms and ad performance through predictive modeling and deep learning
• Lead the design and development of automation systems that increase operational efficiency and scalability
• Build, train, and evaluate large language models (LLMs) and machine learning models tailored for our ad tech platform
• Collaborate closely with product, data science, and engineering teams to identify and develop AI-driven opportunities
• Other duties as assigned
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior AI engineers, fostering innovation and growth
• Define AI strategies, milestones, and project goals, ensuring alignment with Recruitics' mission and stakeholder expectations
• Maintain the scalability, reliability, and performance of AI solutions, setting high standards within the team

Preferred Qualifications

• Recruitment marketing, ad tech, or HR tech
• Experience with optimization algorithms, data visualization best practices, and other AI frameworks
• Advanced certifications in machine learning, deep learning, or data engineering
• Portfolio of previous AI projects or a GitHub repository showcasing recent work

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-driven bonuses
• Comprehensive benefits package that covers all the essentials: medical, dental, vision, life insurance
• Standout 401k program with company match
• Above-average paid time off
• Parental leave
• Employee support programs
• Winter Recess, offering a full week off between Christmas and New Year’s
• Summer Fridays, where you’ll have 6-hour workdays on Fridays during the summer months