AI Tech Lead, Worldia
Connected-trip company
Open for applications
Connected-trip company
101-200 employees
Open for applications
101-200 employees
Company mission
To turn any travel experience into an incredible journey.
Role
Who you are
- 5+ years in software development / Machine Learning / AI, with at least 2 years of hands-on experience in AI development, and prior experience leading or mentoring other developers
- Ideally with previous experience in “classical” Machine Learning projects
- Programming: Proficient in Python and standard software engineering best practices (environment management, ci/cd, git, etc.)
- Machine Learning Frameworks: Hands-on experience with at least one ML framework such as pyTorch for deep learning applications
- LLM/genAI experience: Familiar with Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), vector databases, and prompt engineering
- Data Management: Strong data-handling and data management skills
- Experience on the whole lifecycle of building an AI product, from building Proof of Concepts and exploring both product relevance and technical viability to the deployment of at least one AI solution in production
- Leadership Abilities: Prior experience leading small teams or mentoring team members, with a collaborative and inclusive approach
- Entrepreneurial Mindset: Self-starter with a proactive approach to exploring and applying new AI technologies to bring value to the team
- Adaptable Learner: Self-motivated to expand your skills
- Pragmatic Innovator: First with a curiosity for the business and where AI can help it with a pragmatic approach, you also keep a technical watch to understand how new technologies can be useful, and test relevant ones quickly
- Fluent in English
What the job involves
- As the AI Tech Lead, you’ll lead a newly formed team reporting directly to the VP of Engineering
- The team will comprise yourself as the Tech Lead and two engineers who are just beginning their journeys in AI, offering you the opportunity to guide and mentor them as you collaboratively build AI-powered solutions
- Your role will be pivotal in transforming promising AI concepts into internal tools and customer-facing innovations that redefine travel experiences
- This role is essential for internalizing AI-powered proof-of-concept projects previously developed by external resources, while leading new initiatives
- Take on a hands-on technical lead role, building, optimizing, and deploying AI systems
- Collaborate closely with users and stakeholders to understand needs, scope projects, and refine tools and proof-of-concepts
- Mentor and upskill team members on AI tools and trends, fostering a learning environment
- Coordinate and guide external development resources to ensure quality and timely delivery
Our take
Worldia is a Paris-based online travel agency that serves as a planning and booking platform for travel suppliers. It offers assistance to travel agencies, suppliers and distributors by allowing them to plan and book various components of a trip, all within a single platform.
From accommodation and transportation, to activities and other travel services, Worldia aims to streamline the process and provide a convenient one-stop solution for its users. Setting itself apart, Worldia is a white-label platform, which allows clients to easily customise the platform with their own company's branding. This flexibility has led to its adoption by over 3,500 agencies and distributors.
Backed by a number of investors, Worldia has plans to expand its presence in Europe and North America. Recently, the company successfully launched its first pilot program in the US and is currently expanding into Germany, Belgium, and Spain. Beyond geographical expansion, Worldia is actively focused on bolstering its workforce and forging strategic partnerships to enhance its service offerings and fortify its tech platform.
Steph
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
Few candidates hear
back within 2 weeks
Company
Funding (2 rounds)
May 2023
$26m
SERIES B
Jul 2019
$19.7m
LATE VC
Total funding: $45.7m
Company values
- Ambition: Be resourceful and go beyond borders
- Pleasure: Keep cool and enjoy the ride
- Integrity: Show consistency and behave with honesty
Company HQ
Saint-Georges, Paris, France
Leadership
Grégoire Pasquet
(CEO & Co-Founder)Graduated from the ESSEC Business School with a Masters in Management. Previously worked as an Account Manager at BetClic Everest Group and as a Business Developer at Lov Group Invest.
David Parlange
(COO & Co-Founder)Previously worked at Corsair International initially as the Head of Controlling before moving on to become the Head of Sales in the Overseas Market. Also worked as the Director of Retail at Nouvelles Frontieres.
Christian Daguerre
(CTO & Co-Founder)Previously worked at PwC as a Audit Analyst/Associate and as a Senior Associate/Manager.
Erwan Corre
(Co-Founder)Previously worked at TUI in numerous roles, including Deputy CEO of the Tour Operation Division. Also worked at Smartbox as a Group COO and the COO of Smartbox Experience.
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