ML/AI Engineering Team Lead Full-time

We’re searching for a seasoned and visionary individual to become an integral part of our passionate team. As Engineering Team Lead, you will be pivotal in coordinating our AI/ML engineering unit, driving the development of cutting-edge solutions that push the boundaries for our clients.

If you’re ready to lead with innovation and drive, we’d love to have you on board!

This position offers remote setup with the flexibility to work from any location in Georgia, whether it’s your home, a well-equipped office in Tbilisi or coworking spaces in Batumi and Kutaisi.

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Responsibilities

• Strategize, plan and deliver MLOps initiatives by liaising with key business stakeholders
• Design, develop and deploy complex AI/ML solutions on cloud infrastructure (using ML engineering, ML Ops workflows & tools) that can scale in response to changing business and technical requirements
• Create infrastructure and architecture diagrams
• Allocate activities to junior ML engineers and take tasks to closure
• Improvise coding practices, support code reviews and bring in best practices for model management
• Provide thought leadership in terms of new technologies and tools, suggest improvements
• Support the interview process to hire junior and senior ML engineers

Requirements

• Production experience in AI/ML engineering and leadership
• In-depth understanding of CI/CD, Core Data Ops, Docker, Jenkins, Kubernetes
• Proficiency in machine learning model development
• Knowledge of best practices in software engineering, data management, testing and deployment
• Expertise in building scalable, reliable and maintainable ML systems
• Excellent understanding of data structures, algorithms, object-oriented programming, ML engineering and tools
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to liaise with senior business stakeholders, customers and team members
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, mentor and guide junior team members and provide technical leadership

We offer

• We connect like-minded people:
  • Delivering innovative solutions to industry leaders, making a global impact
  • Enjoyable working environment, whether it is the vibrant office or the comfort of your own home
  • Opportunity to work abroad for up to two months per year
  • Relocation opportunities within our offices in 50+ countries
  • Corporate and social events
• We invest in your growth:
  • Leadership development, career advising, soft skills and well-being programs
  • Certifications, including GCP, Azure and AWS
  • Unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning, Get Abstract, O’Reilly, Cloud Guru
  • Free English classes with certified teachers
• We cover it all:
  • Participation in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Monetary bonuses for engaging in the referral program
  • Comprehensive medical & family care package
  • Five trust days per year (sick leave without a medical certificate)
  • Benefits package (sports activities, a variety of stores and services)

EPAM Georgia is a team of innovators united by a passion for technology. The dynamic and inclusive culture we embrace helps positively impact our communities, clients, and employees. Here you will collaborate with multi-national teams, contribute to numerous cutting-edge projects, deliver the most creative solutions, and have an opportunity to learn. Our people are at the heart of our success, and we are proud to provide talents with a solid ground to develop and grow.