AI/ML Team Lead

Location Kfar Saba, Israel Job type Full-Time Work mode Hybrid Job level Management & Leadership Job ID 5687023003 Company ERGO NEXT Employment type Regular Area of expertise Information Technology
Location: Kfar Sava,IL (hybrid)

ERGO NEXT’s mission is to help entrepreneurs thrive. We’re doing that by building the only technology-led, full-stack provider of small business insurance in the industry, taking on the entire value chain and transforming the customer experience.

Simply put, wherever you find small businesses, you’ll find ERGO NEXT.

Since 2016, we’ve helped hundreds of thousands of small business customers across the United States get fast, customized and affordable coverage. We’re backed by industry leaders in insurance and tech, and we still have room to grow — that’s where you come in.

We are seeking a Team Lead to build and lead a new group of AI and backend engineers, responsible for developing high-performance services and AI-driven capabilities. This role combines technical leadership with people management and plays a key part in shaping and establishing the new team.

What You’ll Do:

Lead and mentor a team of AI and backend engineers.
Drive delivery of team projects from requirements through deployment
Provide technical guidance, review designs and support hands on development when needed
Define priorities and coordinate with product and cross functional partners
Establish clear processes for planning, execution and quality
Maintain focus and clarity in fast moving or ambiguous environments
Promote innovation in AI architecture, tools and workflows, Identify opportunities for improvement and proactively drive new initiatives.
Encourage a culture of experimentation, learning and continuous advancement

What We Need:

5+ years of experience leading engineers
3+ years of experience in integrating AI or ML models into production
[Bonus] 3+ years of backend engineering experience with high performance or distributed system
Strategic thinking and ability to prioritize initiatives effectively
Excellent communication, collaboration and planning skills
Proven ability to operate effectively under ambiguity and drive results
experience in agentic AI (Bonus)

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