Lead AI Engineer at Upwork

This role is designed for a seasoned engineering leader with a deep technical background in production-grade AI systems. You should be an expert in building agentic frameworks and LLM orchestration, moving beyond experimentation into scalable, real-world deployment. Proficiency in the modern data stack—specifically Python, SQL, and Snowflake—is essential to bridge the gap between AI modeling and data engineering. The position offers a unique chance to help establish a new international operational hub in Lisbon. While you will initially be employed through a local partner during the hub's setup phase, you will be fully integrated into the team’s culture and resources. This is a high-impact leadership role focused on democratizing data access across the entire organization through Natural Language Query (NLQ) and automated insights. **You might be a good fit if you:** * Have successfully deployed AI-powered data systems and agentic workflows in a production environment. * Are an expert in prompt engineering and developing evaluation frameworks to measure LLM performance. * Enjoy collaborating cross-functionally to turn complex data into intuitive, self-service tools for stakeholders. * Are based in or willing to work remotely from Lisbon, Portugal, with an interest in joining a growing European hub.