Agentic AI Engineer, Lead - Anthropic/Claude

About the role

We are seeking a Lead AI and Data Science Engineer II to join our growing team. This role involves leading the design and delivery of AI solutions for client engagements, owning the design and architecture of Claude-based Generative AI and agentic solutions, and managing cross-functional delivery teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead small engagements or key workstreams within larger technology transformation programs
• Own the design and architecture of Claude-based Generative AI and agentic solutions, including RAG pipelines, embeddings and vector databases, orchestration frameworks, memory/state patterns, and tool-use architectures, leveraging the Claude Agent SDK and Claude Cowork
• Design and implement cloud and hybrid data architectures, migration approaches, and technology solutions that support Claude/Anthropic deployments
• Build and govern LLMOps practices, including evaluation frameworks, monitoring, prompt lifecycle management, and guardrails for production Claude deployments
• Manage day-to-day stakeholder relationships, aligning technical delivery with business and program objectives
• Oversee the quality of team deliverables and recommendations, contributing hands-on to solution delivery when needed
• Support practice growth through proposal development, thought leadership, and go-to-market content related to agentic AI
• Coach and upskill practitioners transitioning onto Generative AI and Claude-focused work

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience designing, developing, and delivering production AI/ML solutions, including at least 1 year delivering production Generative AI or Agentic AI systems
• 3+ years of hands-on experience developing AI/ML applications in Python
• At least 1 year of direct experience designing or implementing production agentic workflows involving capabilities such as orchestration, tool integration, state management, evaluation, guardrails, and human-in-the-loop controls
• At least 1 year of hands-on experience developing agentic AI solutions using the Claude Agent SDK, including agent orchestration, tool integration, permissions, or MCP integrations
• At least 1 year of hands-on experience developing and deploying production solutions using Anthropic Claude models through the native Anthropic API or a supported cloud platform
• At least 1 year of experience applying prompt engineering, context engineering, structured outputs, and related techniques to improve the performance, reliability, and usability of AI solutions
• 2+ years of experience leading, managing, and delivering complex AI solution engagements
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, AI, or a related field
• Ability to travel up to 50% on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve

Preferred

• Experience in consulting or other client-facing delivery roles
• Hands-on experience using Claude through one or more of the following: Azure AI Foundry, Amazon Bedrock, Google Vertex AI, or the native Anthropic API
• Experience with multi-agent systems, MCP integrations, agent evaluation, observability, safety controls, or production governance
• Certifications such as Claude Certified Architect - Professional (CCAR-P), Claude Certified Architect - Foundations (CCAR-F), or Claude Certified Developer - Foundations (CCDV-F)
• Experience creating client workshop collateral and leading interactive working sessions
• Experience presenting technical content to both large and small audiences