Seeking a hands-on Head of AI Engineering, the full-time remote role will lead the transformation of NCT into an AI-first platform by personally designing and building foundational AI capabilities while managing team execution and modernizing legacy components.
Key responsibilities
Personally design and build NCT's foundational AI capabilities, including RAG systems and multi-agent workflows
Refactor legacy components into scalable, cloud-native services and automate workflows with AI-driven solutions
Manage team execution and mentor developers to adopt AI-native engineering practices after establishing the AI factory framework
Required qualifications
8+ years of hands-on software engineering experience with a focus on modernizing complex architectures
Proven track record of shipping functional AI/ML systems end-to-end to real users
Experience as a founding or first AI engineer, capable of delivering architecture independently
Strong judgment regarding build-vs-buy decisions and modernization of legacy platforms
Demonstrated leadership experience with a commitment to developing technical talent