AI Innovation Lead

Janea Systems (USA) is a globally distributed, remote‑first team of exceptional software engineering specialists. From kernel to cloud, we provide high‑impact software development services to Fortune 500 companies — and we incubate our own cutting‑edge products, including Memurai. We are seeking an exceptionally talented AI Practice Lead to join our team. This is a senior hands‑on leadership role sitting at the heart of how Janea evolves as an AI‑driven engineering company. You will own our internal AI agenda: leading projects, setting technical direction, driving adoption across our engineering teams, and ensuring we are building and delivering smarter. You will work with a flexible team of engineers while remaining a strong individual contributor yourself, and will occasionally support Sales and client engagements to represent Janea's AI capabilities externally. Location Remote — European Residence Required Reports to Head of Engineering Qualifications Master's or PhD in Computer Science, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, or a related field 8+ years of experience in AI/ML fields, including experience leading projects and teams Strong hands‑on technical ability — you are comfortable doing the work yourself, not only directing others Deep fluency in machine learning: algorithms, data modeling, model development and deployment, and software engineering principles Proven ability to drive AI adoption and culture change within an engineering organisation Strong communication skills; able to engage credibly with engineers, leadership, and clients alike Track record of operating effectively in a remote‑first, globally distributed environment Ideal Candidates Will Also Have Experience with LLMs, generative AI, RAG systems, or AI agents Familiarity with MLOps platforms and enterprise ML infrastructure Prior experience at a software engineering consultancy or professional services firm Experience supporting pre‑sales or client‑facing conversations in a technical capacity Experience contributing to thought leadership content or speaking at industry events Responsibilities Define and drive Janea's internal AI agenda — identifying the highest‑value opportunities and ensuring we are focused on the right things Lead internal AI projects end‑to‑end, contributing hands‑on as needed alongside the team Drive AI adoption across Janea's engineering delivery — tooling, workflows, standards, and best practices Build and maintain a flexible AI team, drawing on available engineering talent and shaping future dedicated hires as the function grows Set and evolve Janea's internal AI technical direction and quality standards Collaborate with product teams to apply AI capabilities to Janea's own products, including Memurai Support Sales and occasionally join client calls to represent and articulate Janea's AI capabilities Benefits Competitive compensation with benefits, paid vacation, and sick leave. A rare opportunity to shape how a 15‑year‑old, globally respected engineering company transforms through AI — with real scope and real autonomy. Work alongside top‑tier engineers on genuinely hard problems across a wide range of domains and clients. Ultra‑flexible working conditions — remote‑first with genuine flexibility. Our focus has always been on outcomes, not hours or location. #J-18808-Ljbffr Janea Systems