Lead AI Engineer

Absolute IT

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Location
Manukau, Auckland, New Zealand
Posted
April 05, 2026

Job Description

Lead AI Engineer

Weโ€™re looking for a Lead AI Engineer to design, build, and deliver impactful AI solutions that solve real business problems. This role combines hands-on engineering with technical leadership, working across teams to turn data into scalable, production-ready outcomes.

About the Role

Youโ€™ll lead the development of end-to-end AI/ML solutions โ€” from idea through to deployment โ€” ensuring they are robust, scalable, and deliver real value. Youโ€™ll collaborate closely with data, engineering, and business teams while helping shape best practices and uplift capability across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, build, and deploy AI/ML models (including Generative AI)
  • Lead end-to-end delivery of scalable, production-ready solutions
  • Work across teams to integrate AI into real business use cases
  • Apply best practices in MLOps, model lifecycle, and monitoring
  • Mentor others and promot...