Lead AI Engineer – Hyderabad – Leading Manufacturing Company

Company: Michael Page
Apply for the Lead AI Engineer – Hyderabad – Leading Manufacturing Company
Location: Hyderabad
Job Description:

  • To be a part of a global organisation for mining and infrastructure solutions.
  • To work on latest AI and Computer-Vision based solutions with real-world impact.
  • About Our Client

    The company is a medium-sized organisation operating within the energy and natural resources industry, with a strong focus on mining and exploration. It is known for embracing advanced technologies to improve operational efficiencies and achieve strategic goals.

    Job Description

  • Manage and optimize AI models, including performance monitoring, retraining, and deployment.
  • Build and label datasets for computer vision projects (classification, detection, segmentation).
  • Deploy agentic AI infrastructure on cloud platforms using CI/CD pipelines.
  • Develop AI applications using frameworks like LangGraph, Copilot Studio, Microsoft Autogen, and Google ADK.
  • Mentor and upskill engineers on AI workloads and best practices.
  • Define project scope and success criteria with stakeholders.
  • Lead Agile project execution and manage risks, dependencies, and reporting.
  • Ensure quality assurance and continuous improvement across deliverables.
  • The Successful Applicant

    A successful Lead AI Engineer should have:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field; postgraduate qualifications in AI or Data Science are a plus.
  • 7+ years of experience in engineering application deployment and project delivery.
  • Strong Python skills (OOP), AI deployment experience, and software architecture knowledge.
  • Familiarity with project management tools (, JIRA, ServiceNow).
  • Experience with cloud platforms (Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud) and enterprise systems (, SAP).
  • Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and leadership skills.
  • Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams.
  • Posted: January 26th, 2026