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Tech Lead, AI

Civis is building a new suite of AI-powered products to help mission-driven organizations put advanced analytics and AI into practical use. We are seeking a Tech Lead, AI to build and lead a cross-functional technical team (engineers, data scientists, designers) to create these products from scratch, operate at the cutting edge of AI application development, and shape how AI capabilities are delivered to the nonprofit sector.

Skills

  • 3-5 years managing engineering teams including hiring and career development
  • Experience scaling teams in high-growth or startup-like environments
  • Proven cross-functional leadership (engineering + data science/ML, product, or design)
  • Technical credibility to discuss architecture and trade-offs with engineers using Python, React, and AI frameworks
  • Track record delivering complex software projects under aggressive timelines
  • Strong judgment for balancing speed vs. engineering rigor
  • Excellent communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders

Responsibilities

  • Build, hire, and manage a cross-functional technical team (engineers, data scientists, designers) including onboarding and performance management
  • Define team culture, processes, and ways of working for a new, fast-moving team
  • Create clarity and alignment across interdependent projects and architectural decisions
  • Partner with product and leadership to create and maintain an engineering roadmap and meet delivery milestones
  • Ensure software quality while balancing speed-to-market; run sprint planning and delivery processes
  • Communicate goals, risks, and progress to executive leadership clearly and confidently
  • Make prioritized hiring, technical, and product trade-off decisions with incomplete information

Education

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience
  • Graduate degree or additional technical education is a plus but not required

Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • Remote-first work arrangement with eligibility across specified U.S. states
  • Health, dental, and vision benefits (subject to eligibility)
  • Retirement savings plan (e.g., 401(k))
  • Paid time off and professional development support
  • Inclusive, mission-driven culture and equal opportunity employer
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BENEFITS & PERKS
Dental Insurance
Disability Insurance
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Vision Insurance
Family Medical Leave
Paid Holidays
FUNDING
SENIORITY LEVEL REQUIREMENT
TEAM SIZE
SALARY RANGE
$140,000/yr - $140,000/yr
EMPLOYMENT TYPE
Full-time, remote
DATE POSTED
October 23, 2025
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