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Lead Software Engineer, AI

Remote, United States

Our Mission is Empowering Companies to Attract Top Talent

At Recruitics, we are a leader in Recruitment Marketing, dedicated to transforming talent attraction and conversion through innovative, data-driven strategies and Saas solutions. Our mission is to empower employers with cutting-edge Recruitment Marketing tools that optimize hiring strategies and improve outcomes. As pioneers in the recruitment technology space, we leverage modern technology to revolutionize job advertising, continually pushing the boundaries of design, data, and user experience to deliver exceptional value to our clients.

Title: Lead Software Engineer, AI
Location: Remote or Hybrid in New York, Atlanta or Chicago

As a Lead AI Engineer at Recruitics, you’ll spearhead our AI initiatives, transforming recruitment marketing through cutting-edge machine learning and automation. You’ll leverage advanced AI models, predictive analytics, and data-driven insights to optimize our bidding algorithms, build intelligent automation systems, and lead the development of scalable AI solutions that power Recruitics’ recruitment marketing platform. This role offers the opportunity to innovate, lead a team of skilled engineers, and directly impact our clients’ success by building the future of recruitment technology.

Key Responsibilities 

Individual Contributor Responsibilities:

  • Architect, develop and deploy AI and machine learning models to enhance our programmatic advertising logic.
  • Model out our job index and build pipelines for re-training. 
  • Optimize bidding algorithms and ad performance through predictive modeling and deep learning.
  • Lead the design and development of automation systems that increase operational efficiency and scalability.
  • Build, train, and evaluate large language models (LLMs) and machine learning models tailored for our ad tech platform.
  • Collaborate closely with product, data science, and engineering teams to identify and develop AI-driven opportunities.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Leadership Responsibilities:

  • Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior AI engineers, fostering innovation and growth.
  • Define AI strategies, milestones, and project goals, ensuring alignment with Recruitics' mission and stakeholder expectations.
  • Maintain the scalability, reliability, and performance of AI solutions, setting high standards within the team.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

Experience:

  • 8+ years of hands-on experience in AI and machine learning, with 2-4 years in a leadership or mentorship role.
  • Proven track record of developing and deploying AI solutions in production environments.

Technical Skills: Proficient with:

  • Python and AI/ML frameworks (such as LangChain, LlamaIndex, or TensorFlow).
  • Advanced machine learning and deep learning architectures, with strong skills in LLM development and fine-tuning.
  • Cloud platforms, specifically AWS, for AI model deployment and infrastructure.
  • Data engineering and integration, with an emphasis on high-volume data processing and performance optimization.

Technical Skills: Some experience with:

  • SQL and data warehousing solutions, particularly Redshift.
  • Visualization and analytics tools like Looker.
  • Data orchestration tools (e.g., Apache Airflow) and other automation frameworks.

People Skills:

  • Visionary, proactive, and self-starting with excellent problem-solving abilities.
  • Strong communicator, able to bridge technical and non-technical discussions and align stakeholders on AI initiatives.
  • Collaborative and team-oriented, with a focus on mentorship and cross-departmental collaboration.

Nice to Have  

  • Industry Experience: Recruitment marketing, ad tech, or HR tech.
  • Technical Skills: Experience with optimization algorithms, data visualization best practices, and other AI frameworks.
  • Additional Education/Certification: Advanced certifications in machine learning, deep learning, or data engineering.
  • Portfolio or Code Repository: Portfolio of previous AI projects or a GitHub repository showcasing recent work.

Why Join Us?

At Recruitics, you’ll have the opportunity to take full ownership of design within a cutting-edge team focused on leveraging AI and data to transform the recruitment marketing landscape. You’ll be joining a creative and collaborative environment where your work will directly impact our clients’ success and you will have opportunities for career growth, professional development, and continuous learning.

We believe in rewarding great talent with more than just a paycheck. Along with a competitive salary and performance-driven bonuses, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that covers all the essentials: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and a standout 401k program with company match. Enjoy well-deserved breaks with above-average paid time off, parental leave, and employee support programs. Additionally, we provide two exciting perks: Winter Recess, offering a full week off between Christmas and New Year’s, and Summer Fridays, where you’ll have 6-hour workdays on Fridays during the summer months. Whether you prefer working fully remotely or collaborating in person at our vibrant offices in New York, Chicago, or Atlanta, we’re committed to your well-being and creating a work environment that supports your personal and professional life.

Compensation:

  • Base salary range depending on experience and location: $210,000 to $250,000
  • Eligible for annual bonus based on performance.

Our Commitment to an Equal Opportunity and Accessible Workplace 

Recruitics is an equal opportunity employer. We value a culture of inclusion and diversity within our workforce and are committed to maintaining a workplace free from prohibited employment conduct, including discrimination or harassment based on race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, domestic partner status, civil partnership, status as a covered veteran, status in the Uniformed Services of the United States, citizenship and any other characteristic protected by State and Federal law.

We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible process for all individuals. If you require any accommodations during the application or interview process due to a disability, please let us know. We will work with you to ensure your needs are met in a timely and respectful manner

Applicants must be at least 18 years old to apply.

 

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