Lead AI Engineer

Job Title: Interim to Hire Lead AI Engineer

Position Overview:

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Lead AI Engineer to join our team on an interim to hire basis. This role is ideal for a hands-on technical leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about building scalable AI solutions. You will be responsible for driving the development of AI capabilities, mentoring a team of engineers, and delivering impactful solutions across the enterprise.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, development, and deployment of AI/ML solutions across enterprise platforms.


• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for AI enablement and deliver high-impact solutions.


• Guide and mentor a team of AI engineers, ensuring best practices in model development, deployment, and monitoring.


• Build and maintain tools and platforms that support AI workflows, including data pipelines, model training, and inference systems.


• Ensure the scalability, reliability, and security of AI systems in production environments.


• Communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Must Haves:

• Proven experience in AI/ML engineering, with a strong foundation in data science and model deployment.


• Hands-on expertise with cloud-based AI tools, particularly within Azure and Power Platform.


• Experience leading technical teams and driving deliverables in a collaborative environment.


• Strong communication and presentation skills; able to work independently and transparently.


• Comfortable working in a hybrid engineering/leadership role (approximately 70-80% hands-on, 20-30% leadership).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with tools such as Enterprise Chat GPT, Microsoft Copilot, and React-based front ends.


• Background in spinning up AI platforms or internal tooling to support ML workflows.


• Familiarity with MLOps practices and scalable deployment strategies.


• Prior collaboration with consulting or systems integration partners is a plus.

Location: Remote in CT or ET

Employment Type: Interim to Hire

Compensation: $85 - $95 hourly

About Korn Ferry

Korn Ferry unleashes potential in people, teams, and organizations. We work with our clients to design optimal organization structures, roles, and responsibilities. We help them hire the right people and advise them on how to reward and motivate their workforce while developing professionals as they navigate and advance their careers. To learn more, please visit Korn Ferry at ;/span>