B2B

AI/ML

remote

OTAKOYI is looking for a smart and eager Lead AI Engineer to join our project team. We like challenges and self-development. If you like it too, don’t hesitate, join us!

Our Partner has an advanced, enterprise-grade agentic AI platform that centralizes intelligence, knowledge, and task automation across ecosystem. Built to enhance productivity, orchestrate complex workflows, and provide proactive insights, it is more than a chatbot—it’s an AI-powered front-end for the company's digital transformation. The platform also underpins another application known as Studio AI, for which this role will also be responsible.

This is a pivotal role, responsible for defining and executing the long-term AI strategy, owning system architecture, and providing strong technical direction to evolve the platform. If you have a passion for building transformative AI solutions, excel in strategic thinking, and thrive in taking architectural ownership — this role offers the opportunity to make a lasting impact.

The ideal candidate will bring a unique mix of visionary thinking, deep technical expertise, and hands-on experience, capable of driving Navigator and Studio AI’s next phase of innovation through technical leadership and architectural excellence.

Required Skills

Deep AI Expertise: Deep knowledge of machine learning techniques, NLP, LLMs, and data-driven AI architectures, with hands-on experience designing and deploying complex AI systems;
AI Tech Stack: Proficiency with AI development tools and frameworks such as Azure ML, PyTorch, TensorFlow, LangChain, and transformer-based models;
Cloud Infrastructure: Advanced experience with Azure-based cloud ecosystems and Kubernetes-based orchestration for scalable AI workloads;
Production-Grade AI Systems: Experience with vector search (e.g., Milvus), real-time APIs, embedded analytics, and third-party integrations (e.g., MS Graph API, Copilot Studio);
System Design and Architecture: Expertise in designing scalable, secure, and fault-tolerant AI systems, including familiarity with microservices, API management, and real-time data processing;
Technical Communication: Ability to clearly articulate architectural decisions, technical trade-offs, and AI roadmaps to cross-functional stakeholders;
Strategic Mindset: Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, with the foresight to anticipate future AI trends and an understanding of how to apply them to a multi-functional platform like Navigator;
Upper-Intermediate level of English is mandatory.

Preferred Skills

Industry Experience: Experience within a large, matrixed organization, preferably in technology or a related industry;
Experience with AI-driven Multi-Modal Systems: Knowledge of systems integrating chat, voice, visual data, and embedded dashboards is a plus;
Enterprise AI Context: Familiarity with compliance, governance, and scalability considerations in deploying AI in enterprise environments;
Project Management: Experience with prioritization and execution in agile settings (without direct team ownership).

Responsibilities

Vision & Strategy: Develop and continuously refine the long-term vision , driving innovation, user-centricity, and strategic alignment with Company's broader business goals;
AI & System Architecture: Lead the design and development of AI-driven architecture, ensuring scalability, robustness, and cutting-edge technology integration across ML, NLP, data pipelines, and automation components;
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with stakeholders from product, design, engineering, and business units to ensure Navigator’s roadmap aligns with business needs and delivers tangible value across Company;
Platform Innovation: Keep Navigator at the forefront of technology by incorporating emerging trends in agentic AI, multi-modal interfaces, generative AI, and autonomous orchestration;
Quality & Performance Optimization: Establish benchmarks for platform performance, reliability, and security. Regularly review and refine Navigator’s core systems to ensure peak performance and user satisfaction;
User Experience Focus: Drive a user-first approach, ensuring that Navigator’s functionality and interface support intuitive and seamless interactions for Company's employees, partners, and customers;
Vendor & Technology Management: Evaluate and manage strategic relationships with third-party vendors, especially in areas like NLP, Microsoft integrations (e.g., Copilot), and cloud infrastructure (Azure), to leverage the best available technology.

Recruitment process

1. Pre-screening Interview with Recruiter (up to 45 minutes)

2. Tech Interview (up to 1,5 hour)

3. Client Interview (up to 45 minutes)

About OTAKOYI

OTAKOYI is not just one more outsourcing company, but a trusted technical partner who you can rely on.For over the decade OTAKOYI designs and builds software products for Startups, Scaleups, and Industry Giants worldwide. Our main goal is to help businesses succeed by delivering digital products of world-class standard, made up of the best engineering teams from Eastern Europe.

Our team consists of perfectionists and open-minded people. We admire inventiveness, flexibility, and critical thinking combined with open-mindedness and the ability to work in a team.Are you an ambitious developer, an observant tester, a creative designer, or just a motivated guy who wants to become a part of IT community? That being so, check for our open positions and demonstrate all your skills in web, mobile development, UI/UX design, or IT-related matters. Our team is constantly growing.

We need you here!