[Hiring] Lead Engineer – AI Transformation @Ocrolus

Role Description

AI is at an inflection point for Ocrolus. We’re looking for a builder who can turn ambiguous internal business workflows across teams into AI-driven solutions with clear, measurable outcomes. This role sits at the intersection of applied AI, systems thinking, and business transformation, with a focus on identifying, building, and scaling AI-driven solutions across internal processes. The individual will work closely with leadership to translate business AI opportunities into practical, scalable implementations. Given the cross-functional impact, this would be a high-ownership role working closely with leadership.

Core Responsibilities

• Identify Business Process AI Opportunities within the Organization
• Partner with cross-functional teams and leadership.
• Proactively evaluate existing business processes and workflows.
• Identify areas where AI can drive efficiency, accuracy, or scale.
• Redesign workflows using an AI-first approach (current → future state).
• Goal is to improve:
• Productivity
• Efficiency
• Cost
• Build and Implement AI Solutions
• Design and develop AI-powered systems and workflows end-to-end.
• Apply automation frameworks and workflows to solve real problems.
• Move from idea → prototype → production deployment.
• Drive Adoption and Influence Across Teams
• Work across functions to enable adoption of AI-driven solutions.
• Partner with stakeholders to translate business problems into AI use cases.
• Influence without authority to ensure successful implementation.
• Explore, identify, evaluate, and deploy AI solutions.
• Assess different models, tools, and workflows.
• Make the right trade-offs across models, tools, and approaches.
• Ensure Reliability, Quality & Governance
• Ensure AI systems are reliable, secure, and production-ready.
• Define standards for:
• Output quality and evaluation
• Hallucination control
• Data handling and compliance

What Success Looks Like (First 6–9 Months)

• Multiple AI-driven workflows deployed and adopted across teams.
• Measurable improvements in productivity, efficiency, or cost.
• Clear pipeline of AI opportunities across the organization.
• Established foundation for scalable AI adoption.

Qualifications

• 5–9 years in Workflow Automation across departments.
• Proven track record of building and scaling AI systems in production.
• Strong ability to connect AI capabilities to business outcomes.
• Comfortable operating across strategy, execution, and stakeholder alignment.
• Experience driving cross-functional transformation at scale.

Signals of Excellence

• Delivered AI systems from idea → production → scale.
• Built solutions that moved core business metrics.
• Made clear trade-offs between accuracy, cost, and speed.
• Able to operate in ambiguity and create structure.

Technical Capabilities

• Must-Have (Hands-on Required)
• Strong ability to explore, evaluate, and leverage emerging AI tools and platforms.
• Strong proficiency in at least one programming language (Python preferred) with proven hands-on project experience.
• Experience working with LLMs & GenAI tools (OpenAI, Claude, open-source models) in real-world use cases.
• Solid understanding of APIs, integrations, and backend logic (build, not just use).
• Experience in building or contributing to RAG pipelines, AI agents, or orchestration frameworks.
• Hands-on exposure to automation workflows (e.g., n8n or similar tools).
• Working knowledge of NLP / document processing systems.
• Good to Have (Depth Enhancers)
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS / GCP) for deploying AI solutions.
• Understanding of MLOps / LLMOps concepts (deployment, monitoring, versioning).

What This Role Is

• A hands-on builder with strong AI depth.
• A systems thinker who can design scalable solutions.
• A cross-functional operator who drives real impact.
• This is a builder + operator + influencer role.

What This Role Is Not

• Not a research-focused role.
• Not limited to model development.
• Not confined to a single team or function.

Why This Role Matters

• Opportunity to build AI capabilities from the ground up.
• Direct impact on how the organization scales and operates.
• High visibility and partnership with leadership.
• Ability to drive meaningful, measurable business outcomes.

Why Join Ocrolus Now

• High visibility with leadership and measurable business outcomes.
• Chance to build something foundational and long-term.

Life at Ocrolus

We’re a team of builders, thinkers, and problem solvers who care deeply about our mission — and each other. As a fast-growing, remote-first company, we offer an environment where you can grow your skills, take ownership of your work, and make a meaningful impact.

Our culture is grounded in four core values:

• Empathy – Understand and serve with compassion.
• Curiosity – Explore new ideas and question the status quo.
• Humility – Listen, be grounded, and remain open-minded.
• Ownership – Love what you do, work hard, and deliver excellence.

We believe diverse perspectives drive better outcomes. That’s why we’re committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone has a seat at the table, regardless of race, gender, gender identity, age, disability, national origin, or any other protected characteristic.

We look forward to building the future of lending together.