Moofwd is seeking a
Lead AI Research & Development Engineer
to drive the design, delivery, and evolution of advanced AI solutions. This role combines
hands-on technical expertise
with
people leadership
, setting the strategic and technical direction for AI initiatives while guiding a team of AI engineers. The ideal candidate will partner with senior stakeholders to translate business goals into
scalable, secure, and production-ready AI systems
.
Required Experience & Qualifications:
* Minimum
5 years of professional experience
in AI, machine learning, or related engineering roles
* Proven track record in
leading AI/ML initiatives
in production environments
* Experience
leading or mentoring engineering teams
* Strong capability in
architectural decision-making
and setting technical direction
Key Responsibilities:
Technical Leadership & Strategy:
* Define and drive the technical vision for AI and ML initiatives across the organization
* Evaluate emerging AI technologies and guide their adoption where relevant
* Establish and maintain
best practices
for AI development, deployment, and evaluation
* Provide architectural oversight to ensure AI systems are
scalable, reliable, and maintainable
* Lead, mentor, and develop a team of AI engineers, ensuring consistent engineering quality
* Support
hiring, onboarding, and performance development
within the AI function
AI Research & Solution Delivery:
* Lead the end-to-end delivery of AI solutions, from research and prototyping to production
* Guide model development and intelligent system design, balancing innovation with delivery timelines
* Oversee
evaluation, testing, and continuous improvement
of AI solutions
* Ensure solutions comply with
responsible AI principles, security expectations, and governance standards
* Identify and mitigate technical and operational risks associated with AI systems
* Support internal and external reviews through clear
technical documentation and justification
Stakeholder Engagement:
* Collaborate with senior leadership and clients to shape AI roadmaps and priorities
* Translate complex technical concepts into clear insights for non-technical stakeholders
* Provide technical leadership during planning sessions, reviews, and decision-making forums
Skills & Competencies:
* Strong
leadership, decision-making, and problem-solving
skills
* Systems-level thinking and ability to balance research, delivery, and people management
* Clear and confident communication with senior stakeholders
Technical Skills:
* Proficiency in
AI-relevant programming languages
* Experience with modern
AI/ML frameworks and tooling
* Familiarity with
deploying AI solutions
into production environments
* Understanding of
data pipelines, model evaluation, and lifecycle management
* Experience in
AI vision and language processing solutions
is a plus
Please note that this role does not offer visa sponsorship; candidates must have the legal right to work in Ireland indefinitely.