AI Engineering Team Leader

Kindly note that this role is located in Cyberjaya, Malaysia, and relocation assistance will be provided.

Deriv is an AI-first company, transforming trading through cutting-edge technology. We're seeking an exceptional AI Engineering Manager to lead our technical innovation. This role blends hands-on technical leadership with strategic management, driving cutting-edge initiatives while actively contributing to development.

AI is being embedded into our company DNA, across every department. For further information, please read our guide: ‘AI at Deriv:How we’re transforming fintech with AI’.

Your challenges:

Technical Leadership & Hands-on Development:

• Actively participate in and guide the development of advanced AI solutions, including deep learning, reinforcement learning, and graph neural networks
• Lead the implementation of state-of-the-art NLP solutions using spaCy, Hugging Face Transformers, and the latest Gen-AI APIs
• Architect and oversee vector search systems such as Weaviate, Pinecone, and Milvus
• Drive the development of autonomous and multi-agent systems environments
• Guide the integration of generative AI technologies (GPT, DALL-E, GANs)
• Utilise advanced transformer models like BERT, T5, and ViT to solve complex problems in NLP and computer vision.

Strategic Management:

• Develop technology roadmaps aligned with business objectives
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate AI solutions across the organisation
• Lead architecture decisions for cloud-based AI solutions
• Balance resource allocation across multiple AI initiatives

People Management:

• Build and lead a high-performing AI engineering team
• Provide technical mentorship and career development guidance
• Build a culture of innovation and continuous learning by driving the recruitment efforts of AI talent

Requirements:

Technical Skills:

• Expert-level proficiency in Python
• Expertise in TensorFlow, PyTorch, and scikit-learn Advanced level skills in using multiple LLM Frameworks such as Langchain, Langgraph.
• Hands-on experience with vector databases and similarity search systems
• Strong background in reinforcement learning and generative AI
• Practical experience with MLOps tools and practices
• Proficiency in big data technologies (Spark, Kafka, Hadoop)
• Experience with cloud platforms and edge computing solutions

Leadership Skills:

• 8+ years of technical experience in AI/and 4+ years of engineering team management
• Proven track record of delivering complex AI projects
• Experience with agile development methodologies
• Ability to balance technical depth with business acumen
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Extensive experience (8+ years) in AI/ML roles, with at least 4 years in a leadership capacity, delivering enterprise-grade solutions.
• Recognised contributions to AI research or projects, evidenced by publications or notable projects.

Company culture :

• Join a diverse, inclusive workplace that values innovation and cross-cultural collaboration.
• Enjoy competitive compensation, professional development opportunities
• Be part of a company recognized for excellence and committed to career growth opportunities.

You'll be part of our Cyberjaya office, home to 600 talented professionals driving innovation in online trading. Our purpose-built, five-storey building enhances collaboration and creativity, leveraging cutting-edge AI and no-code/low-code platforms to push boundaries. You'll join a vibrant workplace where weekly knowledge-sharing sessions, cross-functional collaborations, and cultural celebrations create an engaging atmosphere. You'll work in a stimulating, high-tech environment featuring modern conference rooms, a fully-furnished gym, and barista-made coffee, all designed to keep you motivated and inspired.

Our culture is unique, and we live by our values and leadership principles, so it's worth learning more about Deriv's culture.