Cpl have an exciting opportunity for a Lead AI Engineer to shape the future of intelligent systems. This role sits at the intersection of AI research and large-scale engineering, focusing on the development of agentic AI platforms. You'll be driving technical vision, mentoring talent, and building scalable systems that push the boundaries of what's possible with applied AI.Responsibilities:Lead the design and delivery of enterprise-scale AI agent platformsBuild and optimise multi-agent orchestration systems with complex workflowsDevelop AI guardrails, safety frameworks, and responsible AI mechanismsEstablish and enforce technical best practices for AI developmentImplement advanced prompt engineering and optimisation strategiesArchitect fault-tolerant, distributed AI systems with high availabilityDrive performance optimisation, caching strategies, and system reliabilityCollaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful AI solutionsExperience:8+ years in software engineering, with recent focus on AI/ML systemsExpertise in Python and leading agent frameworks (e.g. LangChain, AutoGPT,, NeMo)Strong knowledge of AI safety, guardrails, and responsible AI practicesAdvanced experience in prompt engineering, in-context learning, and vector search optimisationSkilled in distributed systems, containerisation, and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)Proven leadership in guiding technical teams and delivering complex AI projectsDegree in Computer Science, AI/ML, or related discipline