Technical Lead Manager, Applied AI
Singapore
Posted 3mo ago
Job Location
Singapore
Tech Stack
Remote Work Policy
On-site
Categories
Applied AI Engineer
About the job
We are seeking a Technical Lead Manager to lead the development and deployment of novel applications, leveraging Google’s generative AI models. This role focuses on rapidly developing new features, working across partner teams to deliver solutions, and maximizing impact for Google and its top customers. You will be instrumental in translating cutting-edge AI research into real-world products and demonstrating the capabilities of the latest generation models. We are looking for a leader with a strong track record of building and shipping software, and leading engineering teams, ideally with some experience in early-stage environments where you may have contributed to scaling products from initial concept to production. The ideal candidate will be motivated by the opportunity to drive product and business impact, and develop strong relationships with research teams. This role requires a strong software engineering foundation, a passion for building and iterating on software products, and proven leadership skills. We are looking for a leader who thrives in fast-paced environments and has the proven ability to deliver high-quality code and guide a team to success. Experience in end-to-end development is essential, as is the ability to mentor and develop junior engineers. We particularly value experience in early-stage or startup environments, where managers take ownership and drive product development from the ground up.
Responsibilities
- Lead a team in designing and developing scalable software applications leveraging generative AI models.
- Guide the team in rapidly developing new features and iterating based on evaluation results.
- Collaborate with researchers and product managers to translate research advancements into tangible product features.
- Oversee the optimization of software performance and ensure the reliability of deployed applications.
- Champion the development of best practices for building and deploying generative AI applications.
- Lead the architecture and development of new products and features from 0 to 1.
- Mentor and develop team members, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment.
- Partner with the PM team to qualify and size new project opportunities.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, electrical engineering, or equivalent experience.
- 8 years of experience with software development in one or more programming languages (e.g., Python, C, C++, Java, JavaScript).
- 5 years of experience in at least one ML field (e.g., media generation, reinforcement learning, infrastructure).
- 7+ years of experience leading technical projects and optimizing ML infrastructure (e.g., model deployment, model evaluation, data processing, debugging, fine tuning).
- At least 5 years of experience in a people leadership role overseeing and guiding technical teams.