Lead AI Engineer – NLP Focus

Our client is at the vanguard of leveraging Artificial Intelligence to revolutionize industry solutions. We are seeking a highly skilled and innovative Lead AI Engineer with a specialization in Natural Language Processing (NLP) to join our fully remote, forward-thinking team. This is an exceptional opportunity to shape the future of AI-driven products and services, leading cutting-edge projects from conception through deployment. You will be instrumental in designing, developing, and implementing advanced NLP models and algorithms that power intelligent applications, enhance user experiences, and unlock new business opportunities. This role demands a profound understanding of machine learning, deep learning, and state-of-the-art NLP techniques. Your responsibilities will include leading a team of talented AI engineers, mentoring junior members, and driving technical excellence across AI projects. You will architect robust and scalable AI solutions, collaborate with product managers and stakeholders to define project requirements, and oversee the entire ML lifecycle, including data preprocessing, model training, evaluation, and deployment. Experience with large language models (LLMs), transformer architectures, text generation, sentiment analysis, and information extraction is crucial. You will stay abreast of the latest research and advancements in AI and NLP, identifying opportunities to integrate novel approaches into our product offerings. This role requires strong programming skills (Python preferred), proficiency with AI/ML frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch), and experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP). We are looking for a visionary leader with a passion for pushing the boundaries of AI, a proven ability to deliver complex projects in a remote setting, and exceptional communication skills to articulate technical concepts to diverse audiences. Your contributions will directly impact the strategic direction of our AI initiatives. Qualifications: Master's or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, or a related quantitative field. Minimum of 7 years of hands-on experience in AI/ML development, with a strong focus on Natural Language Processing. Proven experience leading AI/ML engineering teams and projects. Deep understanding of NLP techniques, algorithms, and libraries (e.g., NLTK, spaCy, Hugging Face Transformers). Expertise in deep learning frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, or Keras. Proficiency in Python and experience with relevant libraries (e.g., NumPy, Pandas, Scikit-learn). Experience with cloud computing platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and MLOps practices. Strong understanding of data processing, feature engineering, and model evaluation techniques. Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and critical thinking skills. Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to lead and collaborate effectively in a remote environment. Must be legally authorized to work in the US. Apply To this Job Company : Placements24 Salary : Work from home