Lumen Technologies · 13 hours ago
Senior Lead AI Technologist
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$143K/yr - $190K/yr
10+ years expLumen Technologies is a company focused on igniting business growth through connectivity. They are seeking a Senior Lead AI Technologist to lead the AUTOMATION LAB team in leveraging AI technologies to transform business processes and improve outcomes across the organization.
Big DataInformation ServicesInfrastructureOptical CommunicationSecurityTelecommunicationsVoIPWireless
Responsibilities
Work with broader AUTOMATION LAB Team to identify high impact opportunities where AI technologies can streamline existing processes and improve outcomes – speed, level of effort, cost
Help to reengineer and optimize existing workflows by integrating AI technologies into core processes and workflows
Partner internally to design, develop, and deploy AI/ML models, automation tools, and Agents to ensure solutions are scalable, robust, secure and adhere to governance
Collaborate closely with IT, Data Science, Operations, and Business Analyst teams to gather requirements and integrate AI solutions into the existing technology stack
Act as a change agent in AGT for AI-driven workflows. Collaborate cross-functionally to develop communications plans and training programs to help employees adapt to the new tools and processes
Help to establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the impact of AI initiatives on business outcomes
Uphold responsible AI practices by ensuring solutions adhere to ethical guidelines, data privacy regulations, and fairness
Stay abreast of emerging AI technologies, tools, and best practices. Continuously research and evaluate new AI developments (such as advanced machine learning algorithms, generative AI, etc.) for potential application in the company
Regularly report progress of AI initiatives to senior leadership and other stakeholders. Communicate successes, lessons learned, and opportunities in a clear, non-technical manner
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent years of experience and expertise
10 years of experience in roles involving technology-driven process improvement, with at least 1-3 years in AI/ML projects or digital transformation initiatives
Experience linking AI solutions to business strategy and demonstrating tangible business value (e.g., cost reduction, revenue growth, customer satisfaction improvements)
Hands-on experience with large language models (LLMs), including open-source and commercial offerings, and advanced prompt engineering
Expertise in model optimization techniques such as retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), fine-tuning, reinforcement learning, and pre-training
Strong background in NLP, supervised learning, and deep learning, with a record of deploying impactful AI/ML solutions at scale
Proficiency in Python and modern ML frameworks such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, and Huggingface
Capable of being involved in multiple projects in parallel using agile or hybrid methodologies
Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally to deliver complex projects on schedule
Excellent analytical thinking to interpret large datasets and model outputs
Creative problem-solving aptitude to tackle complex process challenges with AI-driven solutions
Solid understanding of AI ethics, data privacy, and security best practices
Experience in ensuring compliance with regulations (e.g., GDPR) in technology projects
Committed to using AI responsibly and fostering trust in AI solutions deployed within the organization
Preferred
Master's or relevant advanced degree is preferred
Familiarity with agentic AI patterns, multi-agent systems (including control patterns), and orchestration frameworks (e.g., LangChain, LangGraph) is a strong plus
Benefits
Health, Life, Voluntary Lifestyle benefits and other perks that enhance your physical, mental, emotional and financial wellbeing.
Company
Lumen Technologies
Lumen delivers the most secure platform for applications and data to help businesses, government and communities deliver amazing experiences
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.44B2025-09-04Post Ipo Debt· $425M
2025-08-04Post Ipo Debt· $2B
2023-05-22Post Ipo Equity
Leadership Team
Kate Johnson
CEO & President
Sean Alexander
Senior Vice President of Connected Ecosystems
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