Overview

Quest's Software Center for Advanced AI Architecture in Cork, Ireland is seeking visionary AI engineering leaders to architect next-generation AI infrastructure and drive technical excellence across our platform. As the central hub for AI innovation across Quest's entire SaaS platform ecosystem, it will shape the future of enterprise AI solutions that serve millions of users worldwide.

Are you ready to lead the technical future of enterprise AI and shape how AI systems scale globally? As part of our Software Center for Advanced AI Architecture, you'll establish architectural standards for complex AI systems, drive innovation in deployment technologies and infrastructure, and translate strategic business needs into breakthrough engineering solutions. You'll have the authority to set technical direction, influence product architecture across multiple lines of business, and see your engineering leadership enable AI transformation at global scale. If you're ready to move beyond individual contributions and lead the next generation of AI engineers, this is your opportunity to drive technical transformation.

As a Senior AI Engineer, you will lead the architecture and implementation of enterprise-scale AI systems on Microsoft Azure. You'll drive technical decisions, establish AI engineering standards, and work closely with principal engineers to shape the strategic direction of AI infrastructure across Quest's SaaS platform.

Responsibilities

Architect and lead development of enterprise-scale AI systems and deployment strategies
Design scalable, multi-tenant AI infrastructure using Azure services and containerization
Establish AI engineering best practices, standards, and automated deployment workflows
Lead integration of AI capabilities across Quest's Microsoft technology stack
Drive performance optimization and cost management for AI workloads at scale
Mentor team members and collaborate with principal engineers on strategic AI initiatives

Qualifications

Required:

Bachelor's/Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
8+ years of software engineering experience with 3+ years focused on AI/ML systems
Expert-level experience with Python, C#/.NET, and Azure AI services (Azure ML, Azure OpenAI)
Proven experience designing and implementing production ML systems and MLOps practices
Strong background in containerization, microservices, and cloud-native architecture

Nice to Have:

Experience with multi-tenant SaaS architecture and enterprise security frameworks
Leadership experience and mentoring capabilities
Knowledge of responsible AI practices and compliance requirements

Company Description 

At Quest, we create and manage the software that makes the benefits of new technology real. Companies turn to us to manage, modernize and secure their business, from on-prem to in-cloud, from the heart of the network to the vulnerable endpoints. From complex challenges like Active Directory management and Office 365 migration, to database and systems management, to redefining security, and hundreds of needs in between, we help you conquer your next challenge now. 

We’re not the company that makes big promises. We’re the company that fulfills them. 

We’re Quest: Where Next Meets Now. 

Why work with us! 

Life at Quest means collaborating with dedicated professionals with a passion for technology. 
When we see something that could be improved, we get to work inventing the solution. 
Our people demonstrate our winning culture through positive and meaningful relationship. 
We invest in our people and offer a series of programs that enables them to pursue a career that fulfills their potential. 
Our team members’ health and wellness is our priority as well as rewarding them for their hard work.

Quest is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.  

Come join us. For more information, visit us on the web at Quest Careers | Where next meets now. Join Quest.

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Senior AI Engineer

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