Lead AI Engineer

About Hakkoda 

Hakkoda is a modern data consultancy that empowers data driven organizations to realize the full value of the Snowflake Data Cloud. We provide consulting and managed services in data architecture, data engineering, analytics and data science. We are renowned for bringing our clients deep expertise, being easy to work with, and being an amazing place to work! We are looking for curious and creative individuals who want to be part of a fast-paced, dynamic environment, where everyone’s input and efforts are valued. We hire outstanding individuals and give them the opportunity to thrive in a collaborative atmosphere that values learning, growth, and hard work. Our team is distributed across North America, Latin America, and Europe. If you have the desire to be a part of an exciting, challenging, and rapidly-growing Snowflake consulting services company, and if you are passionate about making a difference in this world, we would love to talk to you!.

Role Overview:

• Develop and train artificial intelligence tools to help automate processes for clients.
• Duties include designing and programming artificial intelligence systems, testing the machine learning tools and resolving issues with the algorithms and data to ensure the system works correctly.
• AI tools include chatbots, translations tools, predictive text and virtual assistants. 

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design AI models and algorithms that solve business problems for clients.
• Build, train, and deploy machine learning models, natural language processing systems, and computer vision applications.
• Understand client requirements, present AI solutions, and work with clients to integrate AI technologies into their business processes.
• Clean, analyze, and prepare large datasets for machine learning and AI model training.
• Implement AI solutions and ensure smooth deployment on cloud-based environments, ensuring scalability and performance optimization.
• Oversee and maintain a deep understanding of various services like AWS, Azure, and GCP.
• Work with software development and IT teams to integrate AI models into production systems and ensure their continuous improvement.
• Stay ahead of industry trends and emerging technologies in AI and data science, and leverage this knowledge to drive innovation within the organization.
• Prepare detailed documentation for AI models, algorithms, and implementation processes to ensure knowledge transfer and scalability.
• Manage and enforce best practices for version control and collaboration tools, such as Github, Bitbucket, and Gitlab.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, AI, or related field (Master’s or Ph.D. is a plus).
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in AI engineering, machine learning, or related fields.
• Experience working in a professional services or consulting environment is highly desirable.
• Expert proficiency in Python, with experience in other programming languages highly valued.
• Deep knowledge and practical implementation of advanced AI technologies, including Langchain, Vector Stores, etc.Strong understanding of AI/ML algorithms (supervised/unsupervised learning, reinforcement learning).
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) for deploying AI models.
• Experience with data analytics and data engineering tools (SQL, Hadoop, Spark).
• Proven experience in planning, developing, and implementing complex data pipelines.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex AI concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, client-facing environment with attention to detail.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think creatively to solve client challenges.
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Knowledge of industry-specific AI applications (e.g., healthcare, financial services, supply chain, retail/CPG).
• Experience with natural language processing (NLP) and computer vision technologies.
• Previous experience in an Agile or Scrum environment.

Hakkoda is an exciting, high growth company, and we’re scaling our team. We are looking for exceptional people who share our values, challenge ordinary thinking, and push the pace of innovation while building a future for themselves and Hakkoda. We are a collaborative team of high achievers. We love to explore, challenge and have a lot of fun along the way. Are you ready for the adventure? Click here to see our culture on display.

Benefits:

- Medical, Dental, Vision.

- Life Insurance.

- Paid parental leave.

- Flexible PTO Options.

- Company Bonus Program.

- Work from home benefits.

- Technical training and certifications.

- Robust learning and development opportunities

- Trip to Costa Rica.

Ready to take your career to the next level? 🚀 💻 Apply today👇 and join a team that’s shaping the future!!