AI Engineering Lead Who We Are In 2021, Poatek was acquired by WillowTree, an award-winning digital product consultancy recognized as one of the fastest growing and best places to work in the United States.
Now a TELUS Digital company, with offices across the globe, we continue to partner with the world's leading brands, such as FOX, Capital One, HBO, PepsiCo, Domino's, and more, to design, build, and transform their digital products and strategies.
We're looking to grow our Poatek offices in Brazil with top talent excited to collaborate with team members across the globe to deliver innovative solutions for our clients.Location and Flexibility This is a hybrid role.
This model requires the ability to work in a hybrid mode from one of our offices in São Paulo (2 times/week or 8 days/month) or Porto Alegre (3 times/week or 12 days/month).
Our WFN culture is designed to foster in-person innovation, collaboration, and connection with team members local and visiting from other global offices.The Opportunity As an AI Engineering Lead, you'll be the leader of one or more cross-functional teams (e.g., data scientists, data engineers, GenAI engineers, program managers, etc.)
building amazing data and AI-powered products for our clients, and you'll help them achieve their personal and professional goals.
You'll also drive the team and our clients to use cutting-edge techniques and processes for the development of data solutions and use your technical prowess to shape our deliveries.
Success looks like an energized, happy team building high-quality data science and AI solutions for eager, engaged client stakeholders.Responsibilities Provide technical guidance to teams and projects for international clients.Work alongside AI Engineers, Data Scientists, and Data Engineers in data and AI projects.Lead and mentor cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality AI-powered solutions while fostering collaboration and growth.Support strategy teams in identifying and implementing robust AI and data strategies to solve business challenges.Stay up-to-date with AI trends, tools, and frameworks, introducing innovations and process improvements to teams when appropriate.Maintain strong relationships with clients and internal teams, advocating for the best use of AI and Data practices.Help develop the AI Engineering practice in the company and support the growth of the team.Qualifications 5+ years of professional experience in Data Science or Software Engineering, alongside a minimum of one year of experience in GenAI engineering, developing AI solutions.Strong technical expertise in Software Engineering and coding best practices; proficiency in Python is preferable.Deep understanding of Data Science, especially in the field of Generative AI, including concepts such as LLMs, RAGs, and Agentic AI.Experience in data strategy and governance techniques, driving clients to the successful implementation of data and AI solutions.Experience managing a team of engineers building solutions and responsible for growing the team through goal-setting, coaching, and feedback.Comfortable having difficult conversations while prioritizing clients' and teammates' best interests.Familiarity with Agile techniques for managing work, quality assurance, testing, and LLM evaluation.Able to simplify and communicate complex problems around technology, business processes, user experience, and development tasks.Keeps up-to-date with the latest technology trends in the market, leveraging that to drive innovation for teams and clients.You'll love this job if you... Are comfortable collaborating and communicating with teams and clients to deliver software in an agile environment.Think of the product you are building as part of an ecosystem of development, testing, and deployment tools and processes.Pride yourself in your work and take responsibilities and commitments seriously.Value daily opportunities to immerse yourself deeply in your work.Celebrate differences and thrive in an environment where everyone's unique contributions are encouraged.Value a feedback culture that fosters personal and professional growth.Why Poatek / WillowTree?
In addition to being part of an international and innovative consultancy company, you will have:Flexible hours and autonomy.Work with cutting-edge technologies.Partner with global and relevant brands in the market.Collaborative team and learning ecosystem.Some of our benefits:Health and dental plan.Life insurance.Monthly voucher for meals, culture, education, health, and mobility.Child care assistance and more!Equality is a principle here at Poatek.
We are committed to building an inclusive team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, beliefs, and experiences.
Therefore we provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, or disability.#J-18808-Ljbffr