Senior AI Engineer

<h1><span><b>Who we are</b></span></h1><p></p><p><span>We are on a mission to make all science open, enabling the research community to develop the solutions we all need to live healthy lives on a healthy planet.</span></p><p><span> </span></p><p><span>Frontiers is one of the world’s largest and most impactful research publishers, dedicated to making peer-reviewed, quality-certified science openly accessible. Our articles have been viewed 4 billion times, reflecting the power of research that is open for all.</span></p><p><span> </span></p><p><span> </span></p><p><span>Follow the links below to learn more about our work.</span></p><p><span> </span></p><p><a href="https://www.frontiersin.org/about/annual-reports" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><span>www.frontiersin.org/about/annual-reports</span></a></p><p><span> </span></p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=87ejFfnQzko" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><span>www.youtube.com/watch?v=87ejFfnQzko</span></a></p><p></p><h2></h2><h1><b>What we can offer you</b></h1><p></p><h1></h1><p>At Frontiers, our working model for new roles includes a balanced approach that fosters collaboration through regular engagement at our office hubs in key locations. While we value flexibility, we also believe that shared in-person time strengthens team culture, trust, and productivity.</p><p></p><p>We provide a range of benefits across our global locations, including but not limited to:</p><ul><li><p>4 additional wellbeing days in addition to existing annual leave allowance</p></li><li><p>Access to learning platforms and dedicated learning &amp; development time</p></li><li><p>A range of wellbeing initiatives, including free online yoga classes and an employee assistance plan</p></li><li><p>Employees can dedicate three days each year to volunteer</p></li><li><p>Additional benefits depending on your location (e.g. pension plan and private medical care)</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>About the Role:</b> </p><p>We seek an exceptional<b> Senior AI Engineer </b> to lead the end-to-end design, development, and deployment of strategic AI initiatives. You will play a critical role in architecting scalable, robust, and secure AI and LLM-powered solutions, significantly impacting business operations and strategic <span><span>decision-making. </span></span></p><p></p><p>In this role, you will guide cross-functional teams, mentor junior and mid-level colleagues, and drive key technical decisions involving complex data engineering, advanced ML models, and next-generation LLM methodologies. </p><p></p><p>Bring your deep technical expertise, strategic vision, and passion for AI innovation to our expanding team! </p><p></p><p><b>Key Responsibilities:</b> </p><ul><li><p>Define comprehensive, scalable AI architectures, leading complex integration of data processing, traditional machine learning, and emerging LLM methodologies. </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Direct development, deployment, monitoring, and continuous optimization of ML pipelines and LLM models in production contexts. </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Actively align technical innovation with organizational business strategies and OKRs, collaborating closely with stakeholders across multiple functions. </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Provide mentorship, guidance, and ongoing leadership to AI team members, driving quality and excellence, including documentation and <span><span>knowledge-sharing. </span></span></p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Lead troubleshooting and complex problem-solving efforts, ensuring robust and reliable ML systems and LLM deployments. </p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>Required Skills and Experience:</b> </p><ul><li><p>Typically 5–8+ years of professional AI experience, demonstrating a successful track record of leading and deploying enterprise-scale AI systems. </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Expert-level proficiency in Python, SQL, cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP), and container orchestration tools (Docker, Kubernetes). </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Extensive practical experience with production ML frameworks, advanced LLM models, fine-tuning, prompt engineering, performance optimization, and orchestration tools (Apache Airflow). </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Exceptional communication, leadership, and strategic influencing skills, with expertise communicating complex technical concepts clearly across all stakeholder levels. </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Proven problem-solving excellence and ability to continuously adapt, learn, and integrate evolving AI techniques. </p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>Nice-to-Have Skills:</b> </p><ul><li><p>Proven ability in infrastructure as code (Terraform) for scalable AI solutions, sophisticated system design, and data governance practices. </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Demonstrable experience in secure and robust AI deployments. </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Deep interest and experience in generative AI, LLM innovation, and continuous professional <span><span>knowledge-building. </span></span></p></li></ul><h2></h2><h1><b>