Lead Ai Engineer

GrabJobs is a leading technology-driven recruitment platform dedicated to transforming the hiring landscape by providing innovative, efficient, and accessible solutions for employers and job seekers. With a focus on leveraging cutting-edge technology, GrabJobs simplifies the hiring process, reduces time-to-hire, and enhances the overall candidate experience. The company fosters a dynamic and inclusive work environment that encourages creativity, collaboration, and continuous learning. As a fast-growing organization, GrabJobs is committed to building a diverse team of talented professionals passionate about making a meaningful impact in the recruitment industry.

About the Role

GrabJobs is seeking a highly skilled and visionary Lead AI Engineer to join its innovative team. In this pivotal role, you will lead the company's AI engineering organization and define the technical strategy for deploying AI systems in production environments. You will drive the development of scalable, high-performance AI solutions that support the company's mission of revolutionizing recruitment technology. As a key leader, you will work closely with cross-functional teams, including product management, engineering, and executive leadership, to translate complex business challenges into effective AI-driven solutions. This role offers an opportunity to influence the future of AI within the organization, contribute to groundbreaking projects, and shape the technical direction of a fast-growing company at the forefront of technological innovation.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end product initiatives, from discovery to scaling, ensuring alignment with business goals and technical feasibility.
• Collaborate directly with customers and product leadership to understand requirements and translate them into scalable AI solutions.
• Design and implement comprehensive full-stack product architectures.
• Establish robust technical foundations for new products.
• Translate ambiguous or complex product problems into scalable, reliable solutions while balancing speed, quality, and technical sustainability.
• Mentor and guide engineering teams on product initiatives to foster growth and maintain high standards.
• Influence the product roadmap and engineering priorities, ensuring AI systems align with the company's strategic vision and operational needs.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7+ years of experience in software engineering, with a demonstrated track record in full-stack and product engineering.
• Proven expertise in developing and scaling AI products from initial concept to production.
• Strong technical depth, architecture, and system design skills.
• Ability to work independently in ambiguous and fast-paced environments.
• Experience working closely with founders, product leadership, or in startup/scale-up settings.
• Solid understanding of AI product development and experience taking products from prototype to significant scale.
• Passion for innovation and problem-solving.
• Strong communication skills and ability to mentor and lead engineering teams.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology that impacts critical business operations.
• Flexible remote work arrangements for a healthy work-life balance.
• Collaborative, fast-moving team that values ownership, autonomy, and rapid decision-making.
• Continuous learning and development with access to resources, training, and growth opportunities.
• Competitive compensation aligned with industry standards.
• Health benefits, paid time off, and other perks fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace.