Lead AI Engineer, IgniteTech (Remote) - $100,000/year USD

Job Description

Traditional software development practices have historically constrained project timelines, with approximately 30% of initiatives running over schedule due to process inefficiencies and coding errors. The industry now faces mounting pressure to accelerate delivery cycles, minimize defects, and improve overall code standards—factors that directly influence market responsiveness and client satisfaction.

IgniteTech is spearheading a strategic shift by deploying advanced GenAI capabilities to fundamentally reshape how software systems are architected and built. This position diverges from conventional engineering roles focused on iterative refinement. Instead, you will drive transformative AI initiatives that redefine development workflows, delivering measurable gains in efficiency and competitive positioning at an organizational scale.

This is a leadership role for professionals who seek to operate at the vanguard of technological innovation. It is not structured around routine execution or tactical assignments; the emphasis is on research, experimentation, prototyping, and applying artificial intelligence to architect next-generation software platforms. We seek candidates who combine deep technical expertise in AI and system design with a strategic vision for technology-enabled business transformation.

You will guide our engineering team in defining architectural blueprints and integration strategies that embed AI throughout our software portfolio. Your contributions will be central to our organizational objectives, with direct impact on the speed and quality of what we deliver. If you are motivated to expand the limits of what technology can achieve and committed to driving measurable change in the software sector, we encourage you to apply.

What You Will Be Doing

• Architect comprehensive frameworks for AI-powered systems that automate sophisticated elements of the software development lifecycle, including architecture synthesis, dependency orchestration, and predictive code generation.
• Engage deeply with emerging trends in artificial intelligence and software engineering through research and development efforts, conference participation, and collaboration with academic and industry networks. Staying informed about new AI technologies as they emerge is a core expectation of this role.
  
  

What You Won’t Be Doing

• Routine Code Maintenance: Ongoing updates or debugging of legacy codebases to address minor defects or incremental enhancements.
• Standard Software Development: Conventional programming assignments that deliver basic features or capabilities without AI-driven innovation.
  
  

Lead AI Engineer Key Responsibilities

• Apply your engineering knowledge to deliver substantial gains in development velocity, error reduction, and code quality standards, thereby accelerating product launch timelines and strengthening customer satisfaction metrics.
  
  

Basic Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience as a full-stack software developer (you must have both front-end and back-end coding expertise)
• Experience using GenAI code assistants heavily (e.g., Github Copilot, Cursor.sh, v0.dev)
• Previous experience successfully implementing Generative AI products/projects/solutions/tools
• Previous experience leveraging different LLMs (e.g., GPT, Claude, Mistral) to solve business problems
• An understanding of when and why to choose specific LLM models for different tasks
• Demonstrated understanding and prior application of the Model Context Protocol (MCP)
  
  

About IgniteTech

World-class talent. 100% global remote.

Ready to be a part of the top talent that IgniteTech has curated from thousands of applicants throughout the world? Come join us.

Through our portfolio of leading enterprise software solutions, we ignite business performance for thousands of customers globally. We’re big believers in the remote-work-from-anywhere lifestyle, which creates freedom for our team members and enables us to hire the best and brightest from around the world. A career with IgniteTech is challenging and fast-paced and we’re always looking for energetic and enthusiastic team members.

We’re an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity employer and we value the strength that diversity brings to our workplace.


There is so much to cover for this exciting role, and space here is limited. Hit the Apply button if you found this interesting and want to learn more. We look forward to meeting you!

Working with us

This is a full-time (40 hours per week), long-term position. The position is immediately available and requires entering into an independent contractor agreement with Crossover as a Contractor of Record. The compensation level for this role is $50 USD/hour, which equates to $100,000 USD/year assuming 40 hours per week and 50 weeks per year. The payment period is weekly. Consult www.crossover.com/help-and-faqs for more details on this topic.

Crossover Job Code: LJ-5269-IN-Hyderaba-LeadAIEngineer.004