AI Tech Lead

About Turing Based in San Francisco, California, Turing is the world’s leading research accelerator for frontier AI labs and a trusted partner for global enterprises looking to deploy advanced AI systems. Turing accelerates frontier research with high-quality data, specialized talent, and training pipelines that advance thinking, reasoning, coding, multimodality, and STEM. For enterprises, Turing builds proprietary intelligence systems that integrate AI into mission-critical workflows, unlock transformative outcomes, and drive lasting competitive advantage. Recognized by Forbes, The Information, and Fast Company among the world’s top innovators, Turing’s leadership team includes AI technologists from Meta, Google, Microsoft, Apple, Amazon, McKinsey, Bain, Stanford, Caltech, and MIT. Learn more at www.turing.com Job Title: AI Technical Lead Expert Experience: Experience in technology, data engineering, Big Data, AI/ ML systems with proven experience at Palantir, Google, or Microsoft About Us Based in San Francisco, California, Turing is the world’s leading research accelerator for frontier AI labs and a trusted partner for global enterprises deploying advanced AI systems. Turing supports customers in two ways: first, by accelerating frontier research with high-quality data, advanced training pipelines, plus top AI researchers who specialize in software engineering, logical reasoning, STEM, multilinguality, multimodality, and agents; and second, by applying that expertise to help enterprises transform AI from proof of concept into proprietary intelligence with systems that perform reliably, deliver measurable impact, and drive lasting results on the P&L. Project Overview We are seeking a Subject Matter Expert (SME) or Technical Expert with deep experience in building and scaling data-driven and AI-based systems. The ideal candidate will combine hands-on technical expertise with strategic vision to drive the architecture, deployment, and optimization of next-generation AI and data platforms, including agentic AI solutions What Does a Typical Day Look Like? Architect and lead the design of scalable data and AI platforms, ensuring performance, reliability, and security across distributed systems. Develop and deploy agentic AI solutions — autonomous or semi-autonomous systems capable of reasoning, decision-making, and adaptive task execution. Provide thought leadership in data architecture, analytics, and AI system design, shaping organizational AI strategies. Collaborate cross-functionally with data scientists, engineers, and product teams to deliver end-to-end intelligent systems. Evaluate and integrate cutting-edge tools such as Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Vertex AI, or LangChain-based frameworks for advanced reasoning capabilities. Mentor teams in emerging AI technologies, ensuring best practices in data management, model governance, and ethical AI deployment Required Skills Strong proficiency in Python, Java, or Scala, with experience building data pipelines, AI/ML workflows, or microservices architectures. Expertise in data engineering, machine learning, and cloud computing (GCP, AWS, or Azure). Deep understanding of LLMs (Large Language Models), retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), and autonomous/agentic AI systems. Demonstrated ability to build and scale intelligent agents or AI-driven decision support systems. Strong problem-solving, system design, and stakeholder management skills Values: We are client first: We put our clients at the center of everything we do, because their success is the ultimate measure of our value. We work at Start-Up Speed: We move fast, stay agile and favor action because momentum is the foundation of perfection We are Al forward: We help our clients build the future of Al and implement it in our own roles and workflow to amplify productivity. Advantages of joining Turing: Amazing work culture (Super collaborative & supportive work environment; 5 days a week) Awesome colleagues (Surround yourself with top talent from Meta, Google, LinkedIn etc. as well as people with deep startup experience) Competitive compensation Flexible working hours Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. Turing is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics. At Turing we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace and celebrate authenticity, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. For applicants from the European Union, please review Turing's GDPR notice here.