8,798 AI Team Lead jobs in the United States

A successful candidate will join a team of 5-6 shared AI resources. A very successful candidate could lead this team.

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Data engineering background: Deep experience building solutions with relational databases of all flavors. Understands data management, data cleanup, data organization, and data transformation. Bonus points for related M&A experience.
Experience delivering AI solutions: Understands foundational AI infrastructure, is an expert on implementing agentic & generative AI, working with gateways / APIs; common AI build concepts and parlance should not be foreign to the successful candidate.
Superior communication skills: Capable of communicating clearly and comfortably to all levels of the organization. Conveys credibility and domain expertise. Easy-going, calm-but-persistent nature is ideal.

HTC Global Services wants you. Come build new things with us and advance your career. At HTC Global you'll collaborate with experts. You'll join successful teams contributing to our clients' success. You'll work side by side with our clients and have long-term opportunities to advance your career with the latest emerging technologies.

At HTC Global Services our consultants have access to a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits can include Paid-Time-Off, Paid Holidays, 401K matching, Life and Accidental Death Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability Insurance, and a variety of other perks.

We’re hiring an experienced AI Lead to drive the design and delivery of innovative AI solutions across Document AI, Generative AI, and Agentic AI domains. In this role, you will lead cross-functional teams to build scalable, compliance-grade systems for automated document processing, AI-generated reports, and insight extraction.

You’ll be responsible for end-to-end solution architecture, technical oversight, and stakeholder collaboration ensuring every solution is accurate, secure, and enterprise-ready. This is a high-impact leadership position at the intersection of AI innovation and business transformation.

What You’ll Own

Solution Architecture & Delivery

• Lead the design and implementation of AI workflows for use cases like report analysis and auto-generated memos.

• Architect robust pipelines from data ingestion to validation, agentic processing, human-in-the-loop review, and publishing.

• Define best practices in prompt engineering and oversee the adoption of agent orchestration frameworks.

Stakeholder & Business Alignment

• Partner closely with teams across Investor Relations, Compliance, and Underwriting to align AI solutions with business goals.

• Translate real-world challenges into measurable AI outcomes with clear ROI.

• Ensure AI solutions meet internal standards for governance, privacy, SOX compliance, and ethical AI practices.

Technical Leadership

• Select and integrate the right mix of LLMs, OCR engines, and ML models (e.g., Claude, GPT, AWS Bedrock, layout-aware extractors).

• Establish data quality and assurance frameworks (confidence scoring, abstention logic, exception flows).

• Guide secure and scalable cloud-native deployments on AWS, Azure, or GCP.

Team Leadership & Best Practices

• Mentor and manage a distributed team of AI engineers and data scientists.

• Define and implement MLOps practices for monitoring, drift detection, and retraining.

• Ensure delivery of high-quality, reusable components such as Prompt Libraries and Template Repositories.

What We’re Looking For

Technical Expertise

• Deep experience in NLP, LLMs, Document AI, and Agentic AI architectures.

• Proficiency with OCR tools (Textract, Tesseract, PaddleOCR) and schema-based data extraction.

• Strong understanding of prompt engineering and orchestration tools like LangChain, LangGraph, etc.

• Hands-on experience with cloud AI platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and secure deployments.

• Knowledge of compliance standards and how to design AI systems that meet governance requirements.

Leadership & Strategy

• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, including globally distributed teams.

• Strong communication skills for engaging both technical and executive stakeholders.

• Strategic thinker with a record of delivering AI programs at enterprise scale.

Education & Certifications:

• Master’s or PhD in Computer Science, AI/ML, Data Science, or a related field.

• Certifications in cloud and AI platforms (e.g., AWS ML Specialty, Azure AI Engineer) are a strong plus.

Interested in leading the next wave of AI innovation? Apply directly through this posting — we’re excited to connect with you.

Our success as a company is built on practicing inclusion and embracing diversity. HTC Global Services is committed to providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment, where all employees are treated with respect and dignity. Together we work to create and maintain an environment where everyone feels valued, included, and respected. At HTC Global Services, our differences are embraced and celebrated. HTC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We respect and seek to empower each individual and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills, and experiences within our workforce. HTC is proud to be recognized as a National Minority Supplier.

For information on the compensation range for the job and an overview on benefits that HTC Global Services offers please email The salary, other compensation and benefits information shared by HTC would be accurate as of the date of sharing the information. The disclosed range would consider factors not limited to, geographic location, educational qualification, relevant experience, certifications, skills, suitability/fit for the role, and business or organizational needs. HTC Global Services reserves the right to modify the ranges at any time, subject to applicable law.

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• Lead the day-to-day development of AI solutions, including writing production-grade code and building scalable systems .
• Candidate should have good hands-on -Design & Development - Full SDLC in Python, .Net and Strong in Gen AI area .
• Interact directly with customers to understand requirements, propose solutions, and ensure successful delivery.
• Design and implement AI-driven features such as chatbots, recommendation engines, Agentic AI, and automation tools.
• Build secure and scalable AI pipelines that integrate with enterprise systems and cloud platforms.
• Evaluate and apply AI frameworks, libraries, and platforms aligned with business and technical needs.
• Select and implement machine learning algorithms, NLP models, and other Gen AI technologies.
• Ensure compliance with data privacy, security, and ethical standards in all AI/ML implementations.
• Stay current with advancements in Gen AI tools and recommend their adoption within engineering teams.
• Provide technical mentorship to developers and engineers working on AI initiatives.
• Maintain clear documentation and architecture diagrams for deployed AI solutions.

• Proven experience as an AI Engineer, Machine Learning Engineer, or similar role, with a portfolio of delivered AI/Gen AI solutions.
• Proficiency in AI platforms and tools such as Azure OpenAI, Hugging Face, and LangChain ecosystem (LangGraph, LangSmith, LangFuse).
• Strong programming skills in Python, C#, and Node.js, with experience in API development and system integration.
• Expertise in NLP, machine learning, deep learning, or computer vision.
• Experience with Azure and AWS cloud platforms and their AI/ML services.
• Familiarity with enterprise application development and full-stack technologies.
• Hands-on experience with chatbot development, automation frameworks, and AI-based decision systems.
• Knowledge of AI ethics, data governance, and security best practices.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, AI/ML, Data Science, or a related field.

• Certifications in AI/ML from Azure or AWS.
• Experience with low-code/no-code AI integration tools.
• Understanding of DevOps practices for AI/ML model deployment.
• Experience in customer-facing roles, with the ability to translate business needs into technical solutions.

• Competitive salaries
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Disability, Life & AD&D Insurance
• 401K With Generous Company Match
• Paid Vacation and Personal Leave
• Pre-Paid Commute Options
• Employee Referral Bonuses
• Performance Based Bonuses
• Flexible Work Options & Fun Culture
• Continuing Education Reimbursements
• In-House Technology Training

• Lead the day-to-day development of AI solutions, including writing production-grade code and building scalable systems .
• Candidate should have good hands-on -Design & Development - Full SDLC in Python, .Net and Strong in Gen AI area .
• Interact directly with customers to understand requirements, propose solutions, and ensure successful delivery.
• Design and implement AI-driven features such as chatbots, recommendation engines, Agentic AI, and automation tools.
• Build secure and scalable AI pipelines that integrate with enterprise systems and cloud platforms.
• Evaluate and apply AI frameworks, libraries, and platforms aligned with business and technical needs.
• Select and implement machine learning algorithms, NLP models, and other Gen AI technologies.
• Ensure compliance with data privacy, security, and ethical standards in all AI/ML implementations.
• Stay current with advancements in Gen AI tools and recommend their adoption within engineering teams.
• Provide technical mentorship to developers and engineers working on AI initiatives.
• Maintain clear documentation and architecture diagrams for deployed AI solutions.

• Proven experience as an AI Engineer, Machine Learning Engineer, or similar role, with a portfolio of delivered AI/Gen AI solutions.
• Proficiency in AI platforms and tools such as Azure OpenAI, Hugging Face, and LangChain ecosystem (LangGraph, LangSmith, LangFuse).
• Strong programming skills in Python, C#, and Node.js, with experience in API development and system integration.
• Expertise in NLP, machine learning, deep learning, or computer vision.
• Experience with Azure and AWS cloud platforms and their AI/ML services.
• Familiarity with enterprise application development and full-stack technologies.
• Hands-on experience with chatbot development, automation frameworks, and AI-based decision systems.
• Knowledge of AI ethics, data governance, and security best practices.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, AI/ML, Data Science, or a related field.

• Certifications in AI/ML from Azure or AWS.
• Experience with low-code/no-code AI integration tools.
• Understanding of DevOps practices for AI/ML model deployment.
• Experience in customer-facing roles, with the ability to translate business needs into technical solutions.

Salary is 130k to 150k + bonus
Great opportunity for AI Lead who can quickly learn and understand our business operations and design impactful AI solutions that drive efficiency and innovation. Will also be responsible for building and managing a team to support long-term AI initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Gain deep understanding of business operations and workflows to identify high-impact opportunities for AI integration and automation
• Design and architect AI/ML solutions tailored to real-world business challenges, with a focus on scalability, performance, and measurable value
• Take a hands-on approach to AI development, including model prototyping, experimentation, and deployment in production environments
• Build and lead a high-performing AI/ML team, providing strategic direction, technical mentorship, and fostering a collaborative culture
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate operational needs into AI product requirements and implementation roadmaps
• Establish standards for responsible AI practices, including model governance, accuracy monitoring, and continuous improvement cycles

• Lead the full lifecycle of Agentic AI solution development, from design and implementation to deployment and optimization.
• Evaluate and select appropriate AI/ML models and frameworks based on project requirements.
• Develop and implement robust testing strategies to assess model performance, accuracy, and reliability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including data scientists, software engineers, and business stakeholders to ensure successful delivery of AI solutions.
• Monitor and fine-tune deployed models to ensure optimal performance in production environments.
• Ensure AI solutions adhere to security, compliance, and ethical standards.
• Document development processes, model evaluation metrics, and deployment strategies.
• Stay current with advancements in AI/ML technologies and recommend innovative approaches to enhance solution capabilities.

• Proven experience in leading AI/ML solution development and deployment.
• Strong understanding of Agentic AI systems and their practical applications.
• Proficiency in AI/ML frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, or similar.
• Experience with model evaluation, testing, and performance tuning.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) for AI deployment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

• Experience in the banking or financial services industry.
• Knowledge of MLOps practices and tools for model lifecycle management.
• Exposure to ethical AI practices and responsible AI frameworks.

Description:
Location: New York City, NY (Onsite)
US Citizens Only.

Local candidates only, who are ready for in-person interview with client.

POSITION OVERVIEW:
AI Lead Engineer

POSITION GENERAL DUTIES AND TASKS:
Lead end to end Agentic AI development, implementation and model performance evaluation and testing

• Partner with Vessel's Founder to identify opportunities where cutting edge technology can power business transformation.
• Take the lead in designing, developing and launching new products that will first support Vessel's business and ultimately, might become commercializable products themselves
• Manage the implementation of these products across the company, soliciting feedback from your internal "customers" and using it to iterate through new product generations
• Identify ways in which the products you build could be marketed to third-parties (think AWS) and develop the strategy to take them to launch.

• 3-5 years of experience in venture capital, consulting, private equity, or high-growth startups
• Proven ability to design and drive strategic initiatives from idea to execution
• Curiosity and experience applying AI or data-driven tools to real-world challenges
• Entrepreneurial mindset, energized by ambiguity, and restless until ideas become action