Machine Learning Tech Lead, GenAI | $7,000 Sign-On Bonus
Ukraine , Kyiv , OdesaAbout project
Provectus helps companies adopt ML/AI to transform the ways they operate, compete, and drive value. The focus of the company is on building ML Infrastructure to drive end-to-end AI transformations, assisting businesses in adopting the right AI use cases, and scaling their AI initiatives organization-wide in such industries as Healthcare & Life Sciences, Retail & CPG, Media & Entertainment, Manufacturing, and Internet businesses.We are seeking a highly skilled Machine Learning (ML) Tech Lead with a strong background in Large Language Models (LLMs) and AWS Cloud services. The ideal candidate will oversee the development and deployment of cutting-edge AI solutions while managing a team of 5-10 engineers. This leadership role demands hands-on technical expertise, strategic planning, and team management capabilities to deliver innovative products at scale.Responsibilities:
Leadership & Management-Lead and manage a team of 5-10 engineers, providing mentorship and fostering a collaborative team environment;-Drive the roadmap for machine learning projects aligned with business goals;-Coordinate cross-functional efforts with product, data, and engineering teams to ensure seamless delivery.Machine Learning & LLM Expertise-Design, develop, and fine-tune LLMs and other machine learning models to solve business problems;-Evaluate and implement state-of-the-art LLM techniques for NLP tasks such as text generation, summarization, and entity extraction;-Stay ahead of advancements in LLMs and apply emerging technologies;-Expertise in multiple main fields of ML: NLP, Computer Vision, RL, deep learning and classical ML.AWS Cloud Expertise-Architect and manage scalable ML solutions using AWS services (e.g., SageMaker, Lambda, Bedrock, S3, ECS, ECR, etc.);-Optimize models and data pipelines for performance, scalability, and cost-efficiency in AWS;-Ensure best practices in security, monitoring, and compliance within the cloud infrastructure.Technical Execution-Oversee the entire ML lifecycle, from research and experimentation to production and maintenance;-Implement MLOps and LLMOps practices to streamline model deployment and CI/CD workflows;-Debug, troubleshoot, and optimize production ML models for performance.Team Development & Communication-Conduct regular code reviews and ensure engineering standards are upheld;-Facilitate professional growth and learning for the team through continuous feedback and guidance;-Communicate progress, challenges, and solutions to stakeholders and senior leadership.Qualifications:
Proven experience with LLMs and NLP frameworks (e.g., Hugging Face, OpenAI, or Anthropic models);Strong expertise in AWS Cloud Services;Strong experience in ML/AI, including at least 2 years in a leadership role;Hands-on experience with Python, TensorFlow/PyTorch, and model optimization;Familiarity with MLOps tools and best practices;Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities;Strong communication skills and the ability to lead cross-functional teams;Passion for mentoring and developing engineers. Compensation Package:Base Salary: USD 7,000/month (B2B, gross)Annual Performance Bonus: 10% of base salarySign-In Bonus: USD 7,000 — paid in two installments:50% upon start (USD 3,500)50% upon completion of the trial period (USD 3,500)