Applied AI, Technical Lead, Forward Deployed AI Engineer – EMEA

About This Opportunity

We are representing a confidential AI technology organization seeking a Technical Lead for Applied AI Engineering based in Paris. This role offers the chance to drive complex AI implementations for enterprise clients across high-stakes industries including finance, manufacturing, healthcare, and the public sector.

As Technical Lead, you will bridge cutting-edge AI research and real-world enterprise applications, leading project teams while remaining hands-on with critical technical deliverables. You'll serve as the primary technical contact for strategic customers throughout the entire engagement lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Deliver critical code for complex projects as an individual contributor, de-risking technical challenges through hands-on development, code review, and optimization
• Lead technical teams of Applied AI Engineers, providing mentorship and establishing best practices for deploying generative AI applications across industries
• Drive technical discussions during pre-sales, translating customer requirements into actionable solutions and communicating technological advantages to diverse stakeholders
• Design and oversee implementation of complex AI systems including fine-tuning, RAG, agentic workflows, and custom LLM applications
• Identify emerging trends in AI, evaluate new tools and methodologies, and champion best practices for fine-tuning, inference, and deployment
• Collaborate with product managers, researchers, and engineers to integrate customer feedback into product development cycles

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications:

• PhD or Master's degree in AI, Machine Learning, Computer Science, or related field
• 7-8+ years of experience in AI/ML, with at least 2+ years in technical leadership roles (Tech Lead, Engineering Manager, or Solutions Architect) focused on AI products or enterprise solutions
• Proven track record leading teams to deliver complex AI projects from prototyping to production in tech, finance, healthcare, or industrial automation
• Deep expertise in fine-tuning LLMs, advanced RAG, agentic systems, and deploying NLP applications at scale
• Proficiency in Python, PyTorch, and modern AI frameworks (e.g., LangChain, Hugging Face)
• Strong software engineering skills including API design, backend/full-stack development, and system architecture
• Excellent technical communication skills, able to articulate complex concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Fluency in English
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced, collaborative environments with passion for mentoring technical talent

Preferred Experience:

• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and MLOps tools
• Contributions to open-source projects, particularly in the LLM or AI space
• Customer-facing roles (Solutions Architect, Customer Engineer, Technical Product Manager) focused on enterprise AI adoption
• Track record of driving technical strategy and influencing product direction based on customer needs

How We Work With You

When you apply through Get A Job.ai, our talent team will review your profile and conduct an initial screening to understand your experience and career goals. If there's a strong match, we will submit your candidacy to our client for consideration. Please apply exclusively through our platform—direct contact with the client is not part of this process and may disqualify your application.

Our recruiting team will guide you through each stage, from initial conversations through offer negotiation, ensuring you have the support and information needed to make the best decision for your career.

Pay

Compensation details will be discussed during the screening process based on your experience and the client's budget parameters.

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