Lead AI Engineer

Job Summary We’re looking for a Lead AI Engineer to support our team in Leawood, KS. This role offers the opportunity to work on meaningful projects, collaborate with talented colleagues, and contribute to the success of a growing company. If you’re someone who takes initiative, values continuous learning, and thrives in a collaborative setting, we’d love to hear from you. Key Responsibilities Education & Experience: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, or a closely related field—or equivalent practical experience. Minimum of 7 years in software or AI engineering, with at least 2 years in technical leadership or architectural roles, demonstrating a proven track record of delivering complex solutions. Delivery Management Expertise: Demonstrated success managing end-to-end delivery for engineering teams or overseeing multi-stream technical projects, ensuring timely execution, high standards, and effective coordination across stakeholders. Technical Proficiency: Deep expertise in designing and implementing distributed systems, microservices architectures, and event-driven solutions. Hands-on experience with production-grade AI systems leveraging Large Language Models (LLMs) and Small Language Models (SMLs). Technology Stack Mastery: Advanced proficiency in Python, FastAPI, and Azure Cloud. Skilled in deploying and orchestrating solutions with Docker and Kubernetes. Familiarity with LangChain, LangGraph, vector databases, and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) pipelines. DevOps & Observability: Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines, monitoring, logging, and tracing using tools like Datadog. Experienced with modern DevOps best practices to ensure system reliability and maintainability. Additional Competencies: Working knowledge of OpenAI APIs and the Azure ecosystem, including Cosmos DB, AI Search, and Cognitive Services. Familiarity with front-end frameworks (Angular, React) and principles of UI/UX design, enabling seamless integration of intelligent backends with web applications. Exceptional communication, collaboration, and leadership abilities, with a passion for mentoring teams and driving impactful results. About CLPS CLPS Incorporation (NASDAQ: CLPS) is a global technology and consulting firm specializing in end-to-end digital transformation solutions. Since our founding in 2005, we’ve expanded our footprint across 10 countries, with regional hubs in China, Singapore, and the United States, and our headquarters in Hong Kong. Leveraging advanced technologies such as AI, cloud computing, and big data, we deliver innovative services across key sectors including fintech, payments, e-commerce, education, and travel tech. Our mission is to empower businesses to become intelligent, data-driven enterprises. Join CLPS and be part of an innovative, fast-growing team shaping the future of technology across industries.