Lead AI Engineer at Vodafone United States

Istanbul, Istanbul, Turkey -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

06 Jan, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Generative AI, AI Solutions, Cloud Infrastructure, Python, Machine Learning, Data Science, Business Acumen, Leadership, Communication, Transformer Architectures, LLM Frameworks, Open-source Tools, Vector Databases, Prompt Engineering, RAG Pipelines, Mentoring

Industry

Telecommunications

Description

Join Us At Vodafone, we’re not just shaping the future of connectivity for our customers – we’re shaping the future for everyone who joins our team. When you work with us, you’re part of a global mission to connect people, solve complex challenges, and create a sustainable and more inclusive world. If you want to grow your career whilst finding the perfect balance between work and life, Vodafone offers the opportunities to help you belong and make a real impact. What you’ll do As a Lead AI Engineer specializing in Generative AI, you will spearhead the design, development, and deployment of cutting-edge GenAI solutions across various business domains. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams including data science, product management, and business stakeholders to drive innovation and scalability in AI initiatives. In this leadership role, you will be responsible for mentoring senior and junior AI engineers and aligning technical strategy with business goals. You will also act as a business translator, ensuring that AI initiatives are closely aligned with business needs and that technical concepts are clearly communicated to non-technical stakeholders. A strong understanding of business processes, value creation, and AI’s strategic impact is essential for success in this role. Key Responsibilities Lead the design and implementation of Generative AI models (e.g., LLMs, diffusion models) tailored to business needs Architect scalable and secure AI pipelines leveraging cloud/on-prem infrastructure Guide the development and fine-tuning of LLMs using PEFT, prompt engineering, or RAG Evaluate and integrate open-source and proprietary GenAI tools Collaborate with product and domain teams to identify and prioritize impactful GenAI use cases Translate business requirements into technical solutions and vice versa Act as a liaison between technical teams and business stakeholders to ensure alignment and understanding Ensure AI solutions comply with responsible AI, privacy, and security standards Mentor and coach AI team members, supporting their technical growth Monitor emerging trends in GenAI and proactively suggest innovative applications Who you are MSc or PhD in Computer Science, AI, Machine Learning, or a related field (PhD preferred) 6+ years of experience in AI/ML, with at least 2 years in Generative AI projects Proficiency in Python and ML libraries such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, Hugging Face Strong understanding of transformer architectures and LLM frameworks Experience deploying AI solutions in production environments Familiarity with vector databases, RAG pipelines, LangChain, or similar tools Strong business acumen and the ability to understand and shape business value through AI Proven ability to translate business problems into AI solutions and communicate results clearly Excellent communication and leadership skills Experience in telecom or regulated industries is a plus Not a perfect fit? Worried that you don’t meet all the desired criteria exactly? At Vodafone we are passionate about empowering people and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive, whatever their personal or professional background. If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align exactly with every part of the job description, we encourage you to still apply as you may be the right candidate for this role or another opportunity. What's in it for you We like to keep them flexible: • Vflexy: Flexible Benefits Program • Hybrid working kit • Ergonomic kit allowance • Digital meal voucher • Flexible transportation allowance. • Employee assistance hotline & counselling • Comprehensive and flexible private health insurance • Discounted price deals for wide range of products & services Plus, plenty more to enjoy!If you want to know more about us and what we do, then visit our website: www.vodafone.com.tr https://www.vodafone.com.tr/insan-kaynaklari Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vodafonekariyer/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/VFTurkiye Data Privacy By applying for this job, you accept the Vodafone Privacy Policy. Please visit Privacy Policy web page at https://careers.vodafone.com/privacy-policy/turkey/ for further details. Who we are We are a leading international Telco, serving millions of customers. At Vodafone, we believe that connectivity is a force for good. If we use it for the things that really matter, it can improve people's lives and the world around us. Through our technology we empower people, connecting everyone regardless of who they are or where they live and we protect the planet, whilst helping our customers do the same. Belonging at Vodafone isn't a concept; it's lived, breathed, and cultivated through everything we do. You'll be part of a global and diverse community, with many different minds, abilities, backgrounds and cultures. ;We're committed to increase diversity, ensure equal representation, and make Vodafone a place everyone feels safe, valued and included. If you require any reasonable adjustments or have an accessibility request as part of your recruitment journey, for example, extended time or breaks in between online assessments, please refer to https://careers.vodafone.com/application-adjustments/ for guidance. Together we can.

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Responsibilities

Lead the design and implementation of Generative AI models tailored to business needs and architect scalable AI pipelines. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and ensure alignment between technical solutions and business goals.