Lead AI Engineer

Our Company
We're Hitachi Digital, a company at the forefront of digital transformation and the fastest growing division of Hitachi Group. We're crucial to the company's strategy and ambition to become a premier global player in the massive and fast-moving digital transformation market.

Our group companies, including GlobalLogic, Hitachi Digital Services, Hitachi Vantara and more, offer comprehensive services that span the entire digital lifecycle, from initial idea to full-scale operation and the infrastructure to run it on. Hitachi Digital represents One Hitachi, integrating domain knowledge and digital capabilities, and harnessing the power of the entire portfolio of services, technologies, and partnerships, to accelerate synergy creation and make real-world impact for our customers and society as a whole.

Imagine the sheer breadth of talent it takes to unleash a digital future. We don't expect you to 'fit' every requirement – your life experience, character, perspective, and passion for achieving great things in the world are equally as important to us.

The team
Hitachi Digital is a leader in digital transformation, leveraging advanced AI technologies to drive innovation and efficiency across various operational companies (OpCos) and departments. We are currently seeking an expert Lead AI Engineer to spearhead our new AI initiatives and enhance our existing Agentic AI capabilities, while also building new AI products and refining current models to meet the evolving needs of our business.

The role
In this role you will lead the design, development, and implementation of AI models and algorithms using Agentic AI and Agent Workspace for Google Gemini and EMa.AI. You will drive new AI initiatives across different OpCos and departments, ensuring seamless integration and functionality and enhance and refine existing Agentic AI capabilities to improve performance and scalability.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate AI solutions into existing systems and workflows, conduct research and stay updated on the latest advancements in AI technologies and methodologies. Additional tasks in the role include optimization of AI models for performance, scalability, and accuracy, as well as troubleshooting and resolving complex issues related to AI systems and applications.

You will also document AI development processes, methodologies, and best practices, mentor junior developers and participate in code reviews, providing constructive feedback to team members. Provide strategic direction and leadership in AI technology adoption and innovation.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, or a related field; PhD preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in AI model development, with a focus on Agentic AI and Agent Workspace for Google Gemini and EMa.AI.
• Strong programming skills in languages such as Python, Java, or C++.
• Primary experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP); experience with AWS and Azure is a plus.
• Experience with GPU-based AI model development is a plus.
• Extensive experience with Generative AI (GenAI) and Large Language Models (LLMs) is required.
• Experience with AI frameworks and libraries such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, or similar.
• Knowledge of machine learning algorithms, neural networks, and natural language processing.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Proven leadership skills and experience in guiding AI projects from conception to deployment.

Preferred Qualifications:

Familiarity with data science tools and techniques.

Previous experience in a similar role within a tech-driven company.

About Us
We're a global, 1000-strong, diverse team of professional experts, promoting and delivering Social Innovation through our One Hitachi initiative (OT x IT x Product) and working on projects that have a real-world impact. We're curious, passionate and empowered, blending our legacy of 110 years of innovation with our shaping our future. Here you're not just another employee; you're part of a tradition of excellence and a community working towards creating a digital future.

Championing diversity, equity, and inclusion
Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are integral to our culture and identity. Diverse thinking, a commitment to allyship, and a culture of empowerment help us achieve powerful results. We want you to be you, with all the ideas, lived experience, and fresh perspective that brings. We support your uniqueness and encourage people from all backgrounds to apply and realize their full potential as part of our team.

How We Look After You
We help take care of your today and tomorrow with industry-leading benefits, support, and services that look after your holistic health and wellbeing. We're also champions of life balance and offer flexible arrangements that work for you (role and location dependent). We're always looking for new ways of working that bring out our best, which leads to unexpected ideas. So here, you'll experience a sense of belonging, and discover autonomy, freedom, and ownership as you work alongside talented people you enjoy sharing knowledge with.

We're proud to say we're an equal opportunity employer and welcome all applicants for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, age, disability status
or any other protected characteristic.
Should you need reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know so that we can do our best to set you up for success.