Lead Applied AI R&D - 1014963219

We are building an AI Research Lab that which the primary goal is to leverage state of the art research and R&D of current trends in A.I Research and frameworks and leverage this into the company main goals and products, think of this as a fast Applied AI Lab, research from this LAB will drive product development

• Manage: a Team of Applied AI Researchers, focus their efforts to provide tangible business application outcomes, this as an Applied AI Research Lab. 
• Build: Collate the research from your team, prioritize the tangible research and Build these as Proof concept products with speed,  using the research and tools available, to which you'll be given a wide range to choose from.
• Create impact: team effectiveness is the DNA of Leadtech  

Requirements

What We're Looking For

We are seeking a proactive and skilled developer who is passionate about building modern, data-driven applications.

• Experience: 3-5 years of professional experience in a Machine learning research field
• Team Lead Experience: has been able to demonstrate leading a small agile team in in a small research capacity
• A candidate with extensive knowledge of commercial ML Models and their capabilities for practical use cases in Business applications 
• Problem-Solving Mindset: You are a collaborative problem-solver, eager to take on new challenges and contribute to a fast-paced development cycle.
• Passion for AI: A genuine passion and awareness for artificial intelligence and a strong desire to build products that leverage its capabilities to solve real-world problems.
• Creativity and Proactivity: You have a passion for building great products, are eager to propose new features, and enjoy finding creative solutions to improve the user experience.
• A Proactive Self - Learner reading-up and knowing and investigating recent developments in the A.I Field, new releases and what are the current iterations of models & algorithms being pending release.
• Applied Mindset: A pragmatic researcher who can balance exploration with feasibility—knowing when to go deep and when to iterate fast.
• Technical Depth: Strong hands-on experience with modern ML frameworks and techniques—transformers, encoder-decoder architectures, vector embeddings, and tokenization strategies.
• Coding & Experimentation Skills: Proficiency in Python, PyTorch/TensorFlow, HuggingFace Transformers, LangChain, or similar libraries. Comfortable with experimentation frameworks
• Problem-Solving Mindset: You are a collaborative problem-solver, eager to take on new challenges and contribute to a fast-paced development cycle.
• LLM Ecosystem Fluency: Experience with both closed-source APIs (Claude 3, OpenAI GPT-4o, Gemini 1.5 Pro) and open-weight models (Mistral, DeepSeek, Phi-3,). 

Bonus Points (Nice to Have):

• AI Project Experience: Previous experience working on projects involving AI, machine learning, Deep Learning or interacting with large language models (LLMs)
• Research Team Leadership Experience:: being part for a small and agile AI R&D Team
• Knowledge of cloud platforms like Google Cloud Platform (GCP) & AWS.

Why You'll Love Working With Us

• High-Impact Role: Be a key lead in a small, agile team building a POC Products from each research specialist in your team with the potential to transform an industry.
• Modern Technology: Work with a cutting-edge, carefully selected tech stack with a focus on best practices.
• Growth & Learning: Gain deep experience in AI-driven applications, cloud-native architecture, and real-time systems.
• Stability & Vision: Enjoy the energy of a startup environment backed by the resources and stability of a large, successful company.
• Collaborative Culture: We value open communication, teamwork, and a shared passion for building exceptional products.

If you are ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role at the intersection of AI and product strategy, we encourage you to apply.

Benefits

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and stock options
  
  
• Remote-friendly environment with flexible working hours
  
  
• Access to top-tier ad budgets, tools, and learning resources
  
  
• A high-impact role at the heart of marketing, product, and engineering

Why should you join us?

Growth and career development

• At Leadtech, we prioritize your growth. Enjoy a flexible career path with personalized internal training and an annual budget for external learning opportunities.

Work-Life balance

• Benefit from a flexible schedule with flextime (7 - 9:30 a.m. start, 3:30 - 6 p.m. end) and the option of working full remote or from our Barcelona office. Enjoy free Friday afternoons with a 7-hour workday, plus a 35-hour workweek in July and August so you can savor summer!

Comprehensive benefits

• Competitive salary, full-time permanent contract, and top-tier private health insurance (including dental and psychological services).
• 25 days of vacation plus your birthday off, with flexible vacation options—no blackout days!

Unique Perks

• If you wish to come, in our office in Barcelona you’ll find it coplete with free coffee, fresh fruit, snacks, a game room, and a rooftop terrace with stunning Mediterranean views.
• Additional benefits include ticket restaurant and nursery vouchers, paid directly from your gross salary.

Join us in an environment where you’re free to innovate, learn, and grow alongside passionate professionals. At Leadtech, you’ll tackle exciting challenges and be part of a vibrant team dedicated to delivering exceptional user experiences

Sounds good? Apply now! We're looking forward to getting to know you.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer:

Leadtech is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer, which means we encourage applications from people with different backgrounds, interests, and personal circumstances. Our team welcomes applicants regardless of their race, gender, age, religion, nationality, sexual orientation, and/or disabilities. All we need is your high energy, skills, and willingness to be a part of a great project!

Location

You'll have the flexibility to choose whether you'd like to come to the office every day, from time to time, or work fully remote. We want you to find the best combination for you.

If you prefer to be surrounded with amazing people, our exceptional office is in Barcelona’s Blue Building, located right on the city's seafront. Besides our stunning views, you’ll enjoy our office perks such as free fruit, snacks, and coffee and you’ll also be able to take part in our Mario Kart and table tennis competitions.

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