01 Principal AI Engineer New Zealand

Job Description

Lead AI innovation, develop scalable models and drive AI solutions across the company. As a Principal AI Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our AI-driven solutions. You will lead the design, development and deployment of machine learning and AI models, integrate AI into our products and services, influence company-wide AI initiatives and mentor a team of engineers in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities Lead the end-to-end development of AI and machine learning models, from data preprocessing and training to evaluation and deployment. Drive AI innovation by identifying new opportunities, researching emerging technologies and implementing best practices. Collaborate with product managers, data scientists and engineers to align AI strategies with business objectives. Mentor and guide a team of AI engineers and data scientists, fostering a culture of learning and excellence. Conduct cutting-edge research in AI, developing new algorithms and pushing the boundaries of AI capabilities. Qualifications Master's or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence or a related field. Extensive experience in developing and deploying machine learning models at scale. Proficiency in Python, R or Java, with a strong focus on AI frameworks such as TensorFlow or PyTorch. Expertise in natural language processing (NLP), computer vision or other specialised AI domains. Proven track record of leading complex AI projects from conception to production. Strong understanding of cloud platforms such as Amazon Web Services (AWS), Azure or Google Cloud for AI model deployment. Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work on ambiguous, high-impact challenges. Exceptional communication and leadership abilities, with experience mentoring technical teams. Familiarity with MLOps tools and practices to streamline model lifecycle management. #J-18808-Ljbffr