Oplabs
AI Lead Engineer
Remote (Global)Full-timeGlobal
š° USD 180,000 - 250,000/yr
š Seniorš Remote
RemoteRemote work position available
Job Description
[AI-summarized by JobStash]
You will partner with data and business teams to turn workflows and pain points into clear AI use cases. You will design and iterate on practical AI tools such as copilots, agents, and automated workflows, writing clean reliable code in Python and Golang. You will work with engineering and data teams to productionize prototypes, guide teams on AI capabilities and responsible use, mentor engineers, pilot and roll out solutions, define success metrics, and collaborate with security, legal, and compliance to meet privacy and ethical standards. You will continuously explore new models and tools to deliver measurable impact.
Requirements
- ā4+ years in software engineering or a technical/analytical role
- ā1+ year working with applied AI, generative AI, or automation
- āStrong understanding of LLMs and common patterns such as retrieval and agents
- āHands-on experience with AI tools and frameworks (examples: Gemini, Claude, LangChain)
- āProven ability to quickly prototype working AI solutions
- āExperience building and scaling production systems
- āStrong system design, coding, and debugging skills
- āAbility to understand business processes and focus on measurable impact and ROI
- āClear communication with technical and non-technical audiences
- āExperience collaborating with engineering, legal, security, and compliance teams
- āStrong understanding of privacy and ethical considerations
- āNice to have: background in BizOps, Data Science, Data Engineering, or Product Engineering
- āNice to have: experience building AI agents or advanced automation workflows
Responsibilities
- āPartner with data and business teams to identify high-impact AI opportunities
- āTranslate business problems into clear AI use cases
- āDesign and prototype AI tools such as copilots, agents, and automated workflows
- āWrite clean reliable code in Python and Golang to support AI solutions
- āScale prototypes into secure production-ready systems with engineering and data teams
- āAdvise teams on AI capabilities, responsible use, and best practices
- āMentor engineers on design and coding standards
- āPilot solutions, gather feedback, iterate, and support rollout
- āCollaborate with Security, Legal, and Compliance to meet privacy and ethical standards
- āDefine success metrics and measure outcomes such as time saved and cost reduction
- āContinuously explore new AI models, tools, and practices
Benefits & Perks
- āMedical insurance (fully paid)
- āDental insurance (fully paid)
- āVision insurance (fully paid)
- ā401(k) 4% match
- āFully remote work
Tech Stack
LLMPythonPrivacyPrototypinggenerative AIGolangLangChainuse case designsystem designproject:Optimism