AI Engineering Leader, dLocal

• This position requires a unique blend of technical expertise and leadership skills, as you'll be responsible for driving AI projects from conceptualization to implementation
• A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, or a related field
• Strong proficiency in Python and a deep familiarity with standard machine learning libraries
• Experience in applied machine learning projects
• Practical understanding of Large Language Models (LLMs) and Natural Language Processing (NLP)
• Extensive hands-on experience with AWS, it is a plus to have experience in GCP
• Practical knowledge in building and deploying microservices
• Capability to integrate third-party APIs and AI services
• Experience with monitoring applications in production
• Experience with code versioning (GitHub, BitBucket, or similar)
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Enjoy writing documentation and understand why it's valuable
• Advanced/fluent English
• Be a team player

• The AI Engineering Leader has a pivotal role in our organization, responsible for guiding the team that develops enterprise-level solutions aimed at scaling and automating value-driven outcomes for our business
• The leader will oversee all aspects of AI engineering, from conceptualization to deployment, ensuring the delivery of cutting-edge solutions that meet both business and technical requirements
• Collaborating closely with both business and engineering teams to identify, define, and prioritize AI and machine learning projects
• Leading the quick and effective development of proofs of concept for various AI initiatives
• Designing, building, and deploying AI solutions using a stack that features Python, machine learning libraries, AI third-party services, and AWS services
• Serving as a mentor and technical leader within the team, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement
• You'll be responsible for communicating and planning between other teams
• You'll be responsible for hiring for your team
• You'll be expected to drive technical direction in projects and ensure they meet scalability and robustness requirements, involving other stakeholders when needed

Total funding: $357m

It is clearly evident that there is a massive payments gap between developed countries and emerging economies, with consumers in many countries having little or no access to modern payment options. dLocal was established in Uruguay to address this gap, which it aims to close not only for its neighbouring countries but across the globe.