Job Description

Responsibilities

•  Lead the engineering team in developing and delivering Obviously AI's products and services. This includes defining the engineering vision and strategy, setting priorities, and allocating resources.
•  Work with the product team to define and implement the technical requirements for new products and features.
• Oversee the engineering process, from development and testing to deployment and maintenance.
•  Build and maintain a high-performing engineering team. This includes hiring, training, and developing engineers, as well as creating a positive and productive work environment.
•  Collaborate with other departments, such as sales, marketing, and customer support, to ensure that Obviously AI's products and services meet the needs of its customers.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and technologies in artificial intelligence and engineering.
• Represent Obviously AI at industry events and conferences.
•  Developing and implementing Obviously AI's AI infrastructure. This includes choosing the right hardware and software platforms, and developing the necessary tools and frameworks.
•  Working with the data science team to develop and deploy AI models.
• Ensuring that Obviously AI's products and services are secure and compliant with all applicable regulations.
•  10+ years of experience in engineering, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
•  Experience working with small (Series A to Series C) startups.
•  Experience working closely with founders and/or organization leaders
• Implementational understanding of end-to-end software development lifecycle
• Prior experience creating a team from scratch: recruiting and headhunting talent
• Strong business acumen and understanding of how to translate customer needs into technical solutions.
• Ability to coordinate with engineering teams abroad (mainly India) and report back to leadership efficiently
• Ability to define clear goals, objectives, and performance metrics for teamwide efforts
•  Proven ability to lead and motivate a high-performing engineering team.
• Oversee resource allocation, workload management, and recruitment efforts to scale the team effectively.
• Strong background in designing/implementing/documenting REST APIs using the OpenAPI standard (experience with FastAPI framework preferred).
• Deep understanding of DevOps practices – prior experience with Kubernetes is a plus.
• Deep understanding of software development methodologies, programming languages, and cloud computing platforms.
•  Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices to drive innovation and maintain a competitive edge.
•  Experience with artificial intelligence and machine learning (desired but not required).