Moofwd is seeking aLead AI Research & Development Engineerto drive the design, delivery, and evolution of advanced AI solutions. This role combineshands-on technical expertisewithpeople 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 intoscalable, secure, and production-ready AI systems.Required Experience & Qualifications:Minimum 5 years of professional experience in AI, machine learning, or related engineering rolesProven track record in leading AI/ML initiatives in production environmentsExperience leading or mentoring engineering teamsStrong capability in architectural decision-making and setting technical directionKey Responsibilities:Technical Leadership & Strategy:Define and drive the technical vision for AI and ML initiatives across the organizationEvaluate emerging AI technologies and guide their adoption where relevantEstablish and maintain best practices for AI development, deployment, and evaluationProvide architectural oversight to ensure AI systems are scalable, reliable, and maintainableLead, mentor, and develop a team of AI engineers, ensuring consistent engineering qualitySupport hiring, onboarding, and performance development within the AI functionAI Research & Solution Delivery:Lead the end-to-end delivery of AI solutions, from research and prototyping to productionGuide model development and intelligent system design, balancing innovation with delivery timelinesOversee evaluation, testing, and continuous improvement of AI solutionsEnsure solutions comply with responsible AI principles, security expectations, and governance standardsIdentify and mitigate technical and operational risks associated with AI systemsSupport internal and external reviews through clear technical documentation and justificationStakeholder Engagement:Collaborate with senior leadership and clients to shape AI roadmaps and prioritiesTranslate complex technical concepts into clear insights for non-technical stakeholdersProvide technical leadership during planning sessions, reviews, and decision-making forumsSkills & Competencies:Strong leadership, decision-making, and problem-solving skillsSystems-level thinking and ability to balance research, delivery, and people managementClear and confident communication with senior stakeholdersTechnical Skills:Proficiency in AI-relevant programming languagesExperience with modern AI/ML frameworks and toolingFamiliarity with deploying AI solutions into production environmentsUnderstanding of data pipelines, model evaluation, and lifecycle managementExperience in AI vision and language processing solutions is a plusPlease note that this role does not offer visa sponsorship; candidates must have the legal right to work in Ireland indefinitely.