AI Tech Lead

At IRIUM, we want you to always pursue your dreams! Here, get ready to achieve your goals while enjoying the journey.

We are currently looking for an AI Tech Lead to join our team!

Required Competencies:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.

• Strong professional background in Software Engineering, AI Engineering, Machine Learning or AI solution development.

• Proven experience providing technical leadership for complex AI or software solutions, from architecture and design to production.

• Strong knowledge of Generative AI, LLMs, RAG, AI Agents, Machine Learning and related development frameworks.

• Experience designing scalable, secure, maintainable and production-ready solutions.

• Strong software engineering background and knowledge of modern engineering practices.

• Experience with cloud platforms and AI services, preferably Microsoft Azure, AWS or Google Cloud.

• Good understanding of APIs, system integration, CI/CD, automated testing, monitoring and DevOps/MLOps.

• Ability to define technical direction, guide architectural decisions and promote consistent engineering standards.

• Experience identifying technical risks, dependencies and implementation constraints.

• Ability to translate business requirements into practical technical solutions.

• Experience supporting engineering teams in solving complex technical challenges.

• Ability to evaluate emerging technologies and their potential business value.

• Excellent communication, analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to influence technical decisions and collaborate with business and engineering stakeholders.

• Pragmatic, proactive and ownership-driven mindset.

Preferred Competencies:

• Experience leading AI initiatives within international or enterprise environments.

• Knowledge of cloud coding and AI agent engineering.

• Experience conducting technical evaluations and Proofs of Concept (PoCs).

• Experience designing reusable AI components, architecture standards and common engineering patterns.

• Experience mentoring engineers and promoting technical excellence.

Work Model: Hybrid — Lisbon, Portugal.

Gross Monthly Salary: €2,300–€2,800.

Note: The remuneration package and its components will be explained during the recruitment process.

What Do We Offer?

• An innovative and growing company with numerous opportunities for professional development.

• Compensation aligned with your experience and performance, access to flexible remuneration and health insurance as a social benefit.

• Unlimited access to self-paced technology training.

IRIUM is a company made up of dynamic and proactive professionals. Our values are responsibility and commitment to quality work. This is the spirit we seek at IRIUM, regardless of your age.

If you identify with these values, this is the company for you!

Together, we can build the future. Shall we talk?

Send your application to: [email protected]

At IRIUM, we advocate for a world without stereotypes or limitations and believe in equality for everyone. These principles are reflected in our Equality Plan and Code of Ethics, ensuring equal treatment and opportunities regardless of personal, physical or social circumstances.