AI Engineering Manager

⭐ Who we are

Lodgify is not just any startup, we're a fast-growing company leading the vacation rental industry with our innovative software. And we raised $30M to do exactly that!

Our platform empowers property owners and managers to efficiently manage and market their rental businesses online. We are an international team of more than 350 people and over 60 different nationalities, founded in the heart of sunny Barcelona.

⭐ Role Overview

We are looking for an AI Engineering Manager to lead and grow our AI group that currently is composed by two squads. You will optimize the team's productivity and foster personal development while driving AI strategy and innovation.

To excel in this role, you must have previous managerial experience within the AI/ML field (ideally Generative AI), be a people person, lead by example, and be passionate about motivating and inspiring others.

⭐ How will you make an impact?

• Collaborate closely with Product Managers and other stakeholders to understand business goals, customer needs, and market trends. Lead crucial technical projects and initiatives pivotal to the company's success.
• Manage budgets for AI squads and control running costs while ensuring operational excellence.
• Manage budgets and tools to leverage AI internally within the company.
• Collaborate seamlessly with cross-functional teams, including Design, Product, QA, and DevOps, to ensure smooth end-to-end product development and deployment processes.
• Cultivate a data-driven decision-making environment, establish and monitor quality indicators and measurements to uphold product quality, and drive continuous improvement across AI engineering teams.
• Support the team in executing the company's AI-driven product roadmap, ensuring high-quality and timely delivery of top-notch features and improvements.
• Utilize your prompt engineering and chaining techniques skills to optimize and enhance system performance.
• Enhance our LLMOps infrastructure to establish a robust feedback loop with precise metrics, ensuring continuous optimization of each use case.
• Suggest improvements to our RAG in production to continually improve its metrics.
• Maximize team performance by leading and developing a strong AI team through clear expectations, regular feedback, coaching, and career development plans.

⭐ What makes you a great fit?

• 5+ years of experience building, leading, and scaling development teams
• At least one year of experience leading a team with Data Scientist/ML engineers
• Previous experience with Generative AI and RAG
• Agile mindset in software development and experience managing agile teams and educating teams about agile principles and methodologies (e.g., SCRUM or Kanban).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Extensive development experience that includes experience with Python.
• Positive, committed, with a 'can-do' attitude and a flexible approach.
• Experience implementing reliable and efficient processes to accelerate development and improve quality
• Experience with LLMOps, including deploying and scaling ML models in production environments.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English, capable of working in a multicultural environment.

⭐ How can you earn extra bonus points?

• Having previous experience leading a AI team using Generative AI
• Having previous experience working for a successful tech startup.

Why you’ll love us:

You’ll be part of a growing, dynamic company with a truly international team. At Lodgify, we are full of contagious energy, hard work, and passion for what we do. We celebrate diversity and are proud to acknowledge a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills in our team; committed to creating a workplace where everyone is heard and feels a sense of belonging.

What's in it for you?*

🏠 The freedom to work from home any day that works for you.

🌴 Enjoy 25 working days of paid vacation and Jornada Intensiva in August.

💊 Top-notch Cigna health insurance (includes travel insurance, dental plan, psychologist and we cover pre-existing conditions too).

😋 Save on meals! Enjoy a monthly allowance of 150€ and, in addition, a Flexible Remuneration plan with up to 70€. Plus, enjoy a 50% discount on Ametller’s prepared dishes to level up your mealtime!

🚇 Flexible Remuneration options for your transportation needs.

🖥️ Elevate your workspace. We provide a home-office setup allowance to ensure you have everything you need for a productive and comfortable work environment.

🇪🇸 Free Spanish classes.

🤑 Boost your earning potential with our referral program that offers paid compensation.

🌟 Fuel your day with a daily office breakfast buffet and join our monthly events like football tournaments, wine tastings, hikes, kayaking and more!

🎯 Work in a dynamic environment with offices fully equipped for fun with ping pong, foosball, surrounded by an international team of +60 nationalities.

*Benefits offered may differ based on the type of contract that is issued

So, what are you waiting for? Apply now!

All applications and CVs must be submitted in English 😉