Lead AI Engineer – Intelligent Agents (Audio Focus)

Lead AI Engineer – Intelligent Agents (Audio Focus)

Are you ready to shape the next frontier of AI-powered audio experiences? Our client is launching an AI Studio to transform how we deliver curated music and intelligent audio services to businesses across the globe. We're looking for a forward-thinking Lead AI Engineer to lead the development of intelligent agents that supercharge our music curation, content ingestion, and customer service capabilities.

This is your chance to combine cutting-edge AI innovation with the creativity of commercial audio - creating tools that augment human expertise, not replace it.

What You’ll Do

AI Agent Development

  • Design and build AI agents using Python and frameworks like OpenAI Agents SDK, LangChain, AutoGen, and Google ADK
  • Create multi-agent orchestration systems for complex workflows (e.g., music curation, content analysis, scheduling)
  • Integrate multimodal AI models, including voice synthesis and music understanding

Audio Technology Integration

  • Work with libraries such as LibROSA and PyDub to enable audio analysis and processing
  • Develop tools for BPM detection, genre classification, energy and mood mapping
  • Create systems for automated content compliance and rights management

Platform Engineering

  • Build scalable AI platforms that interface with our music management systems
  • Develop APIs and edge AI capabilities for real-time audio delivery in retail environments
  • Establish performance metrics to evaluate AI agent outcomes and business impact

Innovation Leadership

  • Lead generative AI experimentation in music and voice
  • Evaluate emerging AI trends for commercial audio application
  • Mentor junior engineers and share best practices in AI agent development

Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Translate business needs into intelligent, scalable AI solutions
  • Work closely with music curators and product teams to align technology with creativity
  • Present AI initiatives and outcomes to internal and external stakeholders

Essential

  • Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • 1+ years of hands-on AI agent development (multi-agent systems a plus)
  • Strong Python programming skills and experience with modern AI/ML frameworks
  • Familiarity with LLMs, prompt engineering, CoT reasoning, and AI orchestration tools
  • Solid understanding of audio processing and music tech
  • Proven ability to build and integrate APIs and scalable systems
  • Experience identifying AI use cases and translating them into business value

Preferred

  • Experience with LibROSA, Essentia, or other audio analysis libraries
  • Knowledge of computational musicology and MIR
  • Familiarity with semantic search, vector databases, and explainable AI
  • Understanding of music licensing and rights management
  • Background in retail tech or B2B SaaS is a plus

What We Offer

  • A unique opportunity to shape the future of AI in music and audio tech
  • Work alongside industry-leading music curators and audio professionals
  • Access to extensive music libraries and real-world deployment environments
  • A creative, collaborative culture that values innovation and integrity

Ready to lead the AI audio revolution?

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Permanent
25 June 2025
Information Technology
Derbyshire, Chesterfield
Circa £60K

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