Team Lead / Senior AI Engineer

<p><span>Point Wild helps customers monitor, manage, and protect against the risks associated with their identities and personal information in a digital world. Backed by WndrCo, Warburg Pincus and General Catalyst, Point Wild is dedicated to creating the world’s most comprehensive portfolio of industry-leading cybersecurity solutions. Our vision is to become THE go-to resource for every cyber protection need individuals may face - today and in the future. </span></p> <p><span>Join us for the ride!</span></p><p><strong>About the Role:</strong></p> <p>Point Wild is building the <strong>Trailblazer AI Team</strong>—a dedicated group focused on <strong>applying AI to enhance our products, drive business growth, and deliver real-world impact across multiple product lines</strong> (antivirus, VPN, identity protection, password management, and more). As the <strong>Team Lead / Senior AI Engineer</strong>, you’ll be at the helm of this initiative, <strong>owning AI execution, guiding technical strategy, and coding alongside the team to bring AI solutions from concept to production.</strong></p> <p>This is a <strong>player-coach</strong> role—perfect for someone who thrives in both <strong>leadership and hands-on engineering.</strong> You’ll work closely with R&amp;D teams, define the AI roadmap, manage execution, and ensure all AI efforts are impactful, scalable, and aligned with business needs.</p> <p><strong>Day to Day:</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>Lead &amp; Execute:</strong> Manage the execution of the AI roadmap, ensuring AI initiatives align with business objectives and drive measurable impact.</li> <li><strong>Stakeholder Collaboration:</strong> Partner with R&amp;D teams across multiple product lines to scope, prioritize, and deliver AI-powered features and capabilities.</li> <li><strong>Technical Leadership:</strong> Serve as the <strong>single technical point of contact</strong> for AI initiatives, providing expert guidance on architecture, model selection, and deployment.</li> <li><strong>Hands-on Development:</strong> Write production-level code, submit PRs, and review team contributions—ensuring high-quality AI solutions with best practices in software engineering and MLOps.</li> <li><strong>Code Quality &amp; Best Practices:</strong> Conduct PR reviews, uphold rigorous engineering standards, and mentor engineers to elevate AI development across the company.</li> <li><strong>Scalability &amp; Operationalization:</strong> Ensure AI solutions are <strong>deployable, maintainable, and optimized for real-world performance.</strong></li> </ul> <p><strong>Why this role matters?</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>Shared AI Expertise Across the Business:</strong> This team supports multiple R&amp;D teams, requiring a strong technical leader to coordinate efforts and ensure successful execution.</li> <li><strong>Balance of Strategy &amp; Execution:</strong> We need someone who can <strong>think strategically</strong> while also writing code, ensuring the team stays lean and efficient.</li> <li><strong>Hands-On Impact:</strong> This is not a purely managerial role—the ideal candidate will <strong>shape the direction of AI at Point Wild while actively contributing to its implementation.</strong></li> </ul> <p><strong>What you bring to the table:</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>AI &amp; ML Expertise:</strong> Strong background in applied machine learning, inclusive of deep learning and natural language processing, with experience deploying AI in production.</li> <li><strong>Software Engineering Skills:</strong> Proficiency in Python, PyTorch/TensorFlow, and cloud-based ML deployment (AWS preferred).</li> <li><strong>Product-Minded Approach:</strong> Ability to translate AI capabilities into tangible product improvements that impact users.</li> <li><strong>Leadership &amp; Execution:</strong> Experience leading AI projects and mentoring engineers, with a track record of delivering AI-powered features in production.</li> <li><strong>Startup Mentality:</strong> Comfortable operating in a <strong>fast-paced, high-impact environment</strong> where prioritization and execution are key.</li> <li>Previous experience with security software, particularly <strong>antivirus or endpoint protection solutions.</strong></li> <li><strong>Fluent English</strong></li> </ul> <p><strong>Why Join Us?</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>Pioneering AI at Point Wild:</strong> This is a high-visibility role where you’ll shape the company’s AI strategy and execution.</li> <li><strong>Hands-On &amp; High Impact:</strong> Get the best of both worlds—<strong>lead, architect, and build</strong> AI-powered solutions that reach millions of users.</li> <li><strong>Cross-Product Collaboration:</strong> Work across multiple product lines, solving diverse, challenging AI problems in cybersecurity and digital protection.</li> </ul> <p> </p><p><strong>As part of Point Wild, you will:</strong></p> <p><strong>Solve real customer problems</strong><span>. Point Wild’