AI Tech Lead

  • Colombo, Sri Lanka
  • Full-Time
  • Hybrid
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Job Description:

Apex AI matches fast-growing companies with top-tier marketing and engineering professionals from the APAC region.

It is a subsidiary of Roar Global, a global media company that operates across media resales, content production, and building expert marketing teams. Roar Global has offices in Sri Lanka, Australia, Bangladesh, Laos, Brunei, and Singapore and is proud to be ranked as one of the 50 Best Workplaces as well as one of the 15 Best Workplaces for Millennials in Sri Lanka by Great Place to Work®. 


We are hiring an AI Tech Lead for a hands-on technical leadership role with a clear pathway to CTO as the company scales. The ideal candidate will own the technical direction of our platform, lead key architecture decisions, contribute directly to development, and play a central role in shaping the future of AI-driven systems.


Key Responsibilities



  • Lead the technical direction and architecture of the platform across frontend, backend, infrastructure, and AI systems
  • Contribute hands-on to software development across web, mobile, backend services, and AI workflows
  • Design and implement AI orchestration systems, multi-agent workflows, and RAG pipelines
  • Build scalable and reliable integrations with LLM providers and AI services
  • Develop and maintain cloud-native infrastructure and deployment pipelines
  • Work on real-time systems including telehealth, voice, and live transcription workflows

  • Maintain secure, scalable, multi-tenant application architecture

  • Improve system reliability, observability, testing, and engineering standards
  • Collaborate closely with leadership, product, and operations teams to align technical execution with business goals
  • Support the growth of the engineering function through mentorship, hiring, and technical leadership

Requirements



  • 7+ years of software engineering experience with strong full-stack development capabilities
  • Strong experience with modern TypeScript ecosystems and backend architecture
  • Hands-on experience building and deploying AI-powered products in production environments
  • Strong understanding of LLM orchestration, RAG systems, vector retrieval, and prompt engineering

  • Experience working with cloud platforms such as GCP, AWS, or Azure

  • Experience building scalable APIs, distributed systems, and modern infrastructure
  • Strong systems thinking and ability to make architectural decisions in fast-moving environments

  • Excellent problem-solving and communication skills

  • Comfortable working in startup or high-growth environments with high ownership

Nice to Have



  • Experience with real-time systems, WebRTC, voice AI, or transcription platforms

  • Experience with mobile development frameworks such as React Native

  • Familiarity with healthcare technology or compliance-heavy systems

  • Experience leading engineering teams or working in founding engineer environments

  • Experience with infrastructure-as-code and event-driven architectures

What We Offer



  • Opportunity to join a high-impact AI-native company at an early growth stage

  • Clear pathway to CTO with meaningful ownership and influence

  • Exposure to modern AI systems, orchestration workflows, and cloud-native architecture

  • Flexible hybrid work environment

  • Competitive salary and equity opportunities

Application Process



At Roar Apex, we're selective about our team, aiming for the top 1% of talent in the industry. Our recruitment process is thorough, focusing on excellence and innovation. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for further consideration. We appreciate the time and effort all applicants put in.


We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer


Roar Global is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, and our hiring decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. We value diversity and believe it contributes to a more enriching work environment.

If you find this opportunity appealing, please submit your résumé, a portfolio showcasing your relevant work, and information on two professional references. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and experiences.


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