Lead Data Scientist

About Forage AI: Forage AI delivers large-scale data collection and processing platforms, including web crawlers, document parsers, data pipelines, AI/Agentic Solutions, and AI-assisted workflows.

Our primary programming language is Python. We design both cloud-native and cloud-agnostic solutions, primarily on AWS, while also working with GCP and Azure. We value high ownership, strong collaboration, and pragmatic, well-documented engineering.

Location: Remote (Work from Home)

Role Overview:

We’re looking for a hands-on AI Systems Engineer who has built and deployed end-to-end AI/ML solutions into production. This role goes beyond applied AI—you’ll design agentic systems that can reason, act, and operate autonomously through structured workflows.

You’ll also play a key role in mentoring junior AI developers, ensuring high-quality execution and accelerating team capability.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and build agentic AI systems with multi-step reasoning and workflow orchestration
• Develop and deploy end-to-end AI/ML pipelines from ideation to production
• Architect multi-agent workflows with memory, tool usage, and decision logic
• Work with frameworks like LangChain, LangGraph, and similar ecosystems
• Build systems integrating LLMs with APIs, databases, and external tools
• Implement evaluation, validation, and fallback strategies.

Team Responsibilities:

• Work closely with and be tagged with junior AI developers on projects
• Assist, guide, and handhold junior team members in development tasks
• Act as a go-to person for quickly resolving technical queries
• Monitor progress and ensure best practices in AI system development

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Master’s degree in Artificial Intelligence / related field
• 3–5+ years of experience in AI/ML Engineering or AI Systems Development
• Hands-on experience building and deploying production-grade AI systems
• Strong foundation in:

o CNNs (Convolutional Neural Networks)

o Regression models

o Traditional ML algorithms (classification, clustering, etc.)

• Proven experience with:

o LangChain

o LangGraph

o Experience with agentic tools/frameworks (e.g., OpenClaw or similar ecosystems)

• Experience designing or building an agentic framework or workflow system from scratch
• Strong algorithmic thinking and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in Python and backend frameworks

Preferred / Good to Have (Prioritized)

• Experience with cloud platforms such as Amazon Web Services or Microsoft Azure (including ML Studio or equivalent)
• Experience deploying scalable AI systems in cloud environments
• Published research papers or patents in Agentic AI / LLM systems
• Exposure to advanced AI system design or multi-agent collaboration frameworks.

What Sets You Apart

• You’ve built systems where agents take actions—not just generate outputs
• You think in workflows, pipelines, and systems, not isolated models
• You’ve mentored or led junior engineers and enjoy enabling others
• You’ve handled real-world production challenges (scaling, failures, optimization)

Work‑from‑Home Requirements:

• High‑speed internet for calls and collaboration.
• A capable, reliable computer (modern CPU, 16GB+ RAM).
• Headphones with clear audio quality.
• Stable power and backup arrangements.

Forage AI is an equal opportunity employer. We value curiosity, craftsmanship, and collaboration