Head of AI department

Remote Part-time ZR_1335_JOB

Project overview

As the Head of AI Department, you will be responsible for establishing and leading our AI division, driving end-to-end development of cutting-edge machine learning solutions, and playing a critical role in pre-sales engagements. You will combine strategic leadership with hands-on engineering, working closely with internal teams and clients to deliver transformative AI solutions.

Requirements

  • Proven experience building ML/AI solutions hands-on (NLP, CV, recommendation systems, predictive analytics, etc.)
  • Prior leadership experience as a Head of R&D, Engineering Manager, or AI/ML Team Lead
  • Solid background in software engineering and data science
  • Strong Python skills (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow, scikit-learn, etc.)
  • Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and MLOps tools
  • Understanding of full ML lifecycle, from data collection to deployment and monitoring
  • Entrepreneurial, proactive, and collaborative
  • Comfortable working in fast-paced environments
  • Advanced or fluent English

Responsibilities

  • Establish and grow a high-performing AI team from scratch, including hiring, mentoring, and shaping the vision and strategy
  • Architect and build ML models and AI-driven systems; stay actively involved in coding, prototyping, and experimentation
  • Work closely with engineering, product, and business teams to define AI-driven product features and R&D roadmaps
  • Join client meetings in pre-sales stages to identify opportunities, define AI solution scopes, and build technical trust
  • Stay ahead of industry trends, explore new technologies and methodologies, and translate research into practical solutions
  • Oversee project timelines, resources, and deliverables; ensure best practices in MLOps, model lifecycle management, and responsible AI

We offer

  • 20 vacation days (workdays)
  • 7 sick days
  • Personalized career growth
  • Internal English classes
  • Education reimbursement
  • Corporate events and team buildings
  • Equipment provided
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