AI Tech Lead

Há 7 dias

Porto, Porto, Portugal NILG Tempo inteiro

At
NILG.AI

, we help companies leverage Artificial Intelligence to drive efficiency, innovation, and competitiveness. 

Now, we're looking for an
AI Tech Lead

— a former
Data Scientist or AI Engineer

ready to take the next step into
project and technical leadership

.

Do you have a strong technical background in machine learning and AI systems?

Have you led or coordinated AI projects, guiding teams from concept to production?

Are you comfortable bridging the gap between technical excellence and business value?

Do you enjoy mentoring, managing priorities, and ensuring successful project delivery?

If so, this might be the role for you

Your Responsibilities


Project Leadership

– Lead end-to-end AI projects: from ideation and feasibility analysis to deployment and monitoring.


Technical Guidance

– Mentor and guide Data Scientists and Engineers, ensuring best practices in model design, coding, and experimentation.


Architecture & Strategy

– Define architectures, pipelines, and MLOps workflows that scale efficiently.


Business Alignment

– Work closely with clients and internal stakeholders to translate business needs into AI-driven solutions.


Quality & Delivery

– Manage project timelines, resources, and risks to ensure reliable delivery and measurable business outcomes.


Innovation & Research

– Stay ahead of emerging AI trends (GenAI, Computer Vision, Recommender Systems, Optimization) and integrate them into NILG.AI's solutions.


Culture & Mentorship

– Foster a culture of technical excellence, knowledge sharing, and continuous learning.

What We're Looking For


Minimum of 3 years of experience

in
Data Science / AI Engineering

, including model development and deployment —
ideally 5+ years

.

Solid expertise in
Machine Learning

,
Deep Learning

, and at least one of the following areas:


•
Generative AI / LLMs


•
Computer Vision


•
Recommender Systems


•
Combinatorial Optimization

Strong programming skills in
Python

and familiarity with frameworks like
PyTorch

,
TensorFlow

, or
Hugging Face

.

Proven experience in
consulting or client-facing AI projects

, with ability to understand business needs and deliver actionable AI solutions.

Experience leading technical projects or teams — formally or informally.

Understanding of
project management practices

(Agile, Scrum, Kanban).

Excellent communication skills — able to explain complex ideas clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Fluency in
English

(spoken and written).

Fluency in
Portuguese

(spoken and written).

Availability to work in a
hybrid model

(Portugal-based).

Nice to Have

Knowledge of data governance, model monitoring, and AI ethics.

Experience leading distributed or remote teams.

Publications or open-source contributions in AI.

What We Offer


Hybrid position

— based in Portugal, combining remote flexibility with in-person collaboration.

Opportunity to shape and lead cutting-edge AI projects across industries and geographies.

Collaborative environment with experts in AI, software, and product development.

A culture centered on autonomy, continuous learning, and impact.

Direct influence on strategic and technical decisions at NILG.AI.

At NILG.AI, we believe AI is only valuable when it makes business sense.

Join us to lead the next generation of impactful, business-centric AI projects.

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