Company Name: Civis Analytics

Job Details: Be,an,Early,Applicant,Hiring,Remotely,in,USA,Remote,140K-140K,Mid,level

Job Url: https://builtin.com/job/tech-lead-ai/7465848

Job Description: Please note that candidates must currently live in the following states; DC, Florida, Illinois, Maryland, Michigan, North Carolina, New York, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin. We're looking for a Tech Lead, AI who will build and lead the technical team creating our new suite of AI-powered products for mission-driven organizations around the world.You'll build and lead the cross-functional, technical team creating these products - managing engineers, data scientists, and designers working together to build Civis' next software solution. This is a high-impact, high-visibility role where you'll be building a team and products from scratch, working at the cutting edge of AI application development, and directly shaping how we bring AI capabilities to the nonprofit sector.Salary: $140,000What You'll DoBuild and manage a cross-functional technical team (engineers, data scientists, design) through rapid hiring, contracting and onboardingCreate clarity and alignment across fast-moving, interdependent projects where architectural decisions in one product impact the othersBuild team culture and processes from the ground up—you'll define how this team works, ships, and growsCreate, maintain, and meet an engineering roadmap built in partnership with product and leadership Ensure that software meets high standards for quality while facing speed-to-market pressure. Execute sprint planning.Communicate goals, risks, and progress to executive leadership with clarity and confidenceMake hard decisions about hiring, prioritization, and technical approach with incomplete informationRequired Qualifications3-5 years managing engineering teams, including hiring, performance management, and career developmentTrack record of building or scaling teams in high-growth environments (startups, new product lines, or rapid expansion phases)Experience managing cross-functional teams (engineering + data science/ML, or engineering + product + design)Technical credibility to discuss architecture, technical trade-offs, and feasibility with engineers working in Python, React, and AI frameworksProven ability to deliver complex software projects with aggressive timelines and evolving requirementsExperience navigating ambiguity—you've built products where the path wasn't clear from day oneStrong judgment about when to move fast vs. when to slow down and build it rightExcellent communication skills across technical and non-technical audiencesWork authorization in the USPreferred QualificationsExperience managing teams working with AI/ML technologies (LLMs, agent frameworks, ML engineering)Previous experience in a startup or "startup within a larger company" environmentExperience building products for non-technical end users in technical domainsBackground managing teams working on data platforms, analytics tools, or SaaS productsTechnical background in Python, modern web frameworks, and/or cloud infrastructure (e.g., AWS)Experience with hiring across multiple disciplines (engineering, data science, design)You Should Apply If:You thrive in fast-paced, ambiguous environments where you're building the plane while flying itYou're energized by building teams and culture from scratch rather than inheriting established processesYou're excited about AI's potential to make sophisticated technical capabilities accessible to non-expertsYou care deeply about both shipping great products AND growing great peopleYou're comfortable making decisions with incomplete information and adjusting as you learnYou Should Not Apply If:You prefer managing established teams with well-defined processes and roadmapsYou're uncomfortable with AI/ML technologies or leading teams working in unfamiliar technical domainsYou need extensive planning and certainty before making decisionsYou want to focus primarily on technical architecture rather than people managementYou're looking for a role with predictable, steady-state execution rather than rapid team building and product developmentCivis embraces the individuality of our employees and we celebrate each other's differences. Our products, services, and culture benefit from and thrive on the unique perspectives brought by each person in our Civis community. We're proud to be an equal opportunity workplace, and we are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, age, sex, color, ancestry, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, marital status, disability, or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please contact internalrecruiting@civisanalytics.comIn compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States.EEO IS THE LAWEEO SupplementPay TransparencyEmployee and Applicant Privacy Notice