Indico Labs28.01.26
AI SCORE 8.5

Founding AI Software Lead - Remote Opportunity

$150K–$200K/year

About the Role

We are seeking a Founding AI Software Lead to join our innovative team at Indico Labs. This remote position offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of market research through advanced AI technologies. As a key member of our technical leadership team, you will drive the development of our AI platform, enabling leading agencies to scale their operations significantly faster.

What You’ll Do

  • Technology Strategy & Leadership: Lead the product strategy by articulating a clear technology vision and an integrated plan to scale our SaaS offering.
  • Team Building: Identify and hire key technical roles, mentoring a high-agency team across multiple locations.
  • Stakeholder Management: Manage senior stakeholders and present technical strategies at the board level.
  • AI & Backend Engineering: Architect and build high-performance backend systems using Python (FastAPI/Django) to power AI copilots and automation tools.
  • AI Agent Innovation: Research and implement novel approaches for long-context handling, cascading error reduction, and structured outputs.
  • Data Intelligence: Design synthetic data pipelines and automated verification systems to strengthen model performance.
  • Infrastructure & Security: Own DevOps, platform security, and deployment pipelines to ensure low latency and high reliability.
  • Operational Excellence: Set engineering standards, define best practices, and lead code reviews to ensure a maintainable codebase with strong test coverage.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of professional engineering experience with a proven track record of delivering enterprise-grade SaaS platforms.
  • Expert knowledge of Python (FastAPI, Django, Pandas) and modern distributed software applications.
  • Extensive experience with LLMs, prompt engineering, fine-tuning, and evaluating agentic AI systems at scale.
  • Proficiency in AWS, SQL/NoSQL (PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis), and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
  • Exceptional communication skills and the ability to think strategically while remaining operationally hands-on.

Nice to Have

  • Experience in leading remote teams.
  • Familiarity with agile methodologies.
  • Background in market research or analytics.

What We Offer

  • Equity in the business and a competitive salary, ensuring you share in the success you help build.
  • A flexible hybrid schedule with 30 days of paid holiday.
  • Relocation package and visa sponsorship options available.
  • A supportive environment that values personal development.
  • Join a dedicated team with a mission to transform market research workflows.
  • Participate in our signature "Funky Hat Fridays" for a fun workplace culture.
Language Requirements
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Why This Job8.5 of 10

This role offers a unique opportunity to lead AI innovation in a fast-growing startup, with competitive compensation and a supportive culture.

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Industry
Tech
Location
Remote

Who Will Succeed Here

Expertise in developing scalable AI applications using Python, FastAPI, and Django, with a strong understanding of deploying these applications on AWS and managing containerized environments with Docker and Kubernetes.

Self-motivated and proactive in a remote work environment, demonstrating the ability to manage time effectively, prioritize tasks, and maintain clear communication with a distributed team.

Deep understanding of machine learning algorithms and data science principles, with experience in leveraging Pandas for data manipulation and SQL/NoSQL databases for data storage solutions.

Learning Resources

Python for Data Science Handbookguide

Career Path

Founding AI Software Lead(Now)Director of AI Engineering(1-2 years)Chief Technology Officer (CTO)(3-5 years)

Market Overview

Python Market Size 2024
$20B
Annual Growth (Python)
11.2%
AI Adoption in Python Development
75%
Investment in AI Technologies
+45%
Labour Demand for Python Developers
+30%
Avg Salary for AI Software Leads
$150K

Skills & Requirements

Required
PythonFastAPIDjango
Growing in Demand
Machine LearningData EngineeringCloud Architecture (AWS)
Declining
jQueryPHP

Domain Trends

Rise of AI-Driven Applications
The demand for AI-driven applications is expected to grow by 35% in the next two years, with Python being a key language for developing such solutions.
Shift Towards Microservices Architecture
The adoption of microservices architecture using Docker and Kubernetes is projected to increase by 50%, emphasizing the need for skills in containerization and orchestration.
Increased Focus on Data Privacy and Ethics
With 60% of organizations prioritizing data privacy, AI developers are expected to incorporate ethical considerations in their models, enhancing the demand for Python developers familiar with data governance.

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