Team Lead AI Engineer

typescouts· Engineering
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🌍 Remote📍 Canada📍 LatAmFullTime

About this role

Salary: USD $4,500 – $6,000 / month + PTO
Contract: Independent Contractor Agreement
Working Hours: 9am – 5pm EST
Location: Canada (Remote)

About the Company
Our client is a growing Canadian startup that creates innovative tools to simplify and consolidate business operations. They achieve this by integrating applications and data into a single, intelligent interface. Their AI-powered solutions automate workflows, boost team productivity, and reduce operational complexities for various industries, including retail, manufacturing, and construction.

Responsibilities

  • AI Development: Design, fine-tune, and deploy AI models and intelligent agent-based products.

  • Systems Integration: Create and integrate AI-powered workflows that deliver measurable results for clients.

  • Evaluation & Testing: Establish benchmarking and testing frameworks, ensuring continuous model improvement.

  • Leadership: Define the engineering vision and roadmap, aligning technical direction with business goals.

  • Team Mentorship: Lead and mentor engineers, fostering a culture of innovation and accountability.

  • Collaboration: Work closely with product, data, and leadership teams to align engineering outcomes with strategy.

  • Innovation: Stay at the forefront of AI/ML and NLP research, integrating emerging technologies when appropriate.

  • Compliance: Ensure privacy, responsible AI use, and enterprise security standards are met.

Requirements

  • Proven experience designing, training, and deploying AI/ML models (end-to-end lifecycle).

  • Strong expertise in NLP, conversational AI, and agent-based architectures.

  • Proficiency in Python and ML frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch).

  • Familiarity with cloud deployment and scalable systems.

  • Leadership experience, with the ability to mentor and manage a team.

  • Excellent English communication skills (C1 level or higher; accent is not an issue).

Compensation & Benefits

  • Salary: $4,500 – $6,000 USD per month

  • Paid time off (PTO)

  • Independent Contractor Agreement (remote role, candidate provides own equipment)

Hiring Process

  1. Typescouts Screening Call

  2. Interview with Head of Product

  3. Interview with CEO

  4. Cultural Fit Interview with Full Stack Dev

  5. Final Interview

Frequently Asked Questions

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The salary for this Team Lead AI Engineer role at typescouts is not publicly listed. Click "Apply Now" to learn more about the compensation package on their official careers page.
Is the Team Lead AI Engineer job at typescouts remote?
Yes, this Team Lead AI Engineer position at typescouts is remote, with team members based in Canada, LatAm. You can work from home or anywhere in the supported regions.
Is the Team Lead AI Engineer role at typescouts full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a FullTime position. It is posted as a Team Lead AI Engineer role in the Engineering department at typescouts.
Which team or department does the Team Lead AI Engineer at typescouts belong to?
This Team Lead AI Engineer position is part of the Engineering department at typescouts. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
How do I apply for the Team Lead AI Engineer position at typescouts?
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When was the Team Lead AI Engineer job at typescouts posted?
This Team Lead AI Engineer position at typescouts was posted on Nov 18, 2025. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
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