AI Engineering Lead

Stagwell

AI Engineering Lead responsible for development and optimization of ML models at Left Field Labs. Collaborating with product teams and leading a team of AI specialists.

Posted 6/9/2026full-timeRemote • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $150,000 - $190,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudGoogle Cloud PlatformJavaScriptNext.jsPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Spearhead the development, deployment, and optimization of our Machine Learning models and Generative AI workflows
Act as the bridge between technical execution and executive vision
Lead the end-to-end lifecycle of ML and Generative AI models, including data structuring and implementation
Deploy and maintain sophisticated AI applications
Prepare decks and reports for leadership to translate complex technical milestones into clear business updates
Maintain and scale a Python-based backend, ensuring seamless integration with our Next.js frontend

Requirements

What you’ll need

Extensive, hands-on experience developing and deploying applications powered by LLMs (e.g., GPT, Claude, or open-source equivalents)
Proven track record of taking ML models out of "notebook/experimentation" phases and into a live, scalable production environment
Experience overseeing the high-level strategy of a data science program
Formal data science training from a major university
Deep experience in Python-driven backend development
Familiarity with Google Cloud Platform tools
Experience managing the full Experiment, Deploy, Measure lifecycle
Proficiency in gathering, cleaning, and structuring data for specific AI use cases
Experience in a lead or senior role where you were responsible for delegating tasks and mentoring other engineers
Experience preparing slide decks and status reports for C-suite leadership

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) matching
Flexible work hours
Paid time off

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Hard Skills & Tools

Machine LearningGenerative AIPythonLLMsdata structuringbackend developmentdata cleaningdata structuring for AIExperiment lifecycleDeploy lifecycle

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationmentoringstrategic oversighttask delegation

Certifications

formal data science training