Lead AI Engineer

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Job Title: AI Lead Engineer Location: Vapi, Gujarat Experience Required: 5+ Years Working Days: 6 Days a Week (Monday–Saturday) Industry Exposure: Manufacturing, Retail, Finance, Healthcare, life sciences or related field. Job Description: We are seeking a highly skilled and hands-on AI Lead to join our team in Vapi . The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of developing and deploying machine learning systems in real-world environments, along with the ability to lead AI projects from concept to production. You will work closely with business and technical stakeholders to drive innovation, optimize operations, and implement intelligent automation solutions. Key Responsibilities: Lead the design, development, and deployment of AI/ML models for business-critical applications. Build and implement computer vision systems (e.g., defect detection, image recognition) using frameworks like OpenCV and YOLO. Develop predictive analytics models (e.g., predictive maintenance, forecasting) using time series and machine learning algorithms such as XGBoost. Build and deploy recommendation engines and optimization models to improve operational efficiency. Establish and maintain robust MLOps pipelines using tools such as MLflow, Docker, and Jenkins. Collaborate with stakeholders across business and IT to define KPIs and deliver AI solutions aligned with organizational objectives. Integrate AI models into existing ERP or production systems using REST APIs and microservices. Mentor and guide a team of junior ML engineers and data scientists. Required Skills & Technologies: Programming Languages: Python (advanced), SQL, Bash, Java (basic) ML Frameworks: Scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch, XGBoost DevOps & MLOps Tools: Docker, FastAPI, MLflow, Jenkins, Git Data Engineering & Visualization: Pandas, Spark, Airflow, Tableau Cloud Platforms: AWS (S3, EC2, SageMaker – basic) Specializations: Computer Vision (YOLOv8, OpenCV), NLP (spaCy, Transformers), Time Series Analysis Deployment: ONNX, REST APIs, ERP System Integration Qualifications: B.Tech / M.Tech / M.Sc in Computer Science, Data Science, or related field. 6+ years of experience in AI/ML with a strong focus on product-ready deployments. Demonstrated experience leading AI/ML teams or projects. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to communicate effectively with cross-functional teams. Domain experience in manufacturing, retail, or healthcare preferred. What We Offer: A leadership role in an innovation-driven team Exposure to end-to-end AI product development in a dynamic industry environment Opportunities to lead, innovate, and mentor Competitive salary and benefits package 6-day work culture supporting growth and accountability This is a startup environment but with good reputable company, We are looking for someone who can work Monday to Saturday and who can lead a team and generate new solutions and ideas and lead / manage the project effectively-- Please fill this given below form before applying https://forms.gle/8b3gdxzvc2JwnYfZ6 Show more Show less