AI DEVELOPER-Level 4 - Lead (15+ Years)

Job Summary

Our client is seeking a principal-level AI Developer to provide technical vision and organizational leadership for enterprise AI initiatives while remaining hands-on in writing code. This role defines and owns the enterprise-wide AI technical architecture, leads highly complex and high-impact AI transformations, and serves as a trusted subject matter expert to executive leadership.

The AI Developer 4 establishes governance and ethical AI frameworks, sets long-term technical standards, mentors top technical talent, and cultivates future leaders. This role also anticipates industry trends and guides strategic investment in emerging AI technologies.

What you'll do

• Define and own the enterprise-wide AI technical architecture and long-term technical standards.
• Lead highly complex, high-impact AI transformations across the organization.
• Serve as a trusted subject matter expert and strategic advisor to executive leadership.
• Establish governance and ethical AI frameworks to guide responsible AI development and deployment.
• Mentor top technical talent and cultivate future AI leaders within the organization.
• Anticipate industry trends and guide strategic investment in emerging AI technologies.

What you'll bring

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field.
• 15+ years of experience in software engineering and applied AI.
• Strong proficiency in Python.
• Proven experience designing scalable distributed AI systems.
• Recognized expertise in AI/ML with enterprise-scale impact.

Nice to have

• Optional qualifications were not listed separately in the original posting; candidates with additional experience in AI governance, MLOps, or emerging AI technologies.

Why join

This is a contract opportunity.