# Head of AI Development (AI Studio) > SPD Technology · Ukraine (Remote) · Full-time · Posted 2026-04-22 **Workplace:** remote **Department:** AI Office ## Description At SPD Technology, we bring together a team of like-minded people who are driven by the desire to bring value through their work, united in their commitment to high performance and delivering custom, cutting-edge tech solutions that drive clients’ growth. We empower our people with a culture of excellence and enable them with the opportunity to uphold their accountability to contribute on each level. We value humanity and collaboration, encourage professional and personal growth, and foster a supportive and flexible work environment where everyone’s contribution is welcomed. ### About the role: SPD Technology is building a centralized AI Development Division (AI Studio) to unite efforts and enhance the revenue stream through AI-inclusive client engagements. The Head of AI Development will own this from zero: winning AI-related deals alongside BizDev, delivering solutions, building a team, and establishing SPD as a credible AI engineering partner. This is a build-and-ship role. Value is proven through won deals, delivered projects, and satisfied clients. Work Environment: The role offers a flexible work schedule, allowing you to adapt your working hours with the requirement to attend all team meetings.  ### As a qualified expert You will **Pre-sales & Solution Architecture** - Lead technical discovery and solution design for AI opportunities - Produce solution-grade proposals: architecture, scope, risk assessment - Present to clients; partner with BizDev on positioning and differentiation - Build reusable pre-sales assets: reference architectures, case studies, estimation frameworks **AI Studio Delivery** - Stand up and operate the AI Studio as first-choice platform for AI-heavy work - Deliver across models: full ownership, component delivery, advisory, embedded expertise - Build reusable delivery frameworks and accelerators - Manage cross-team resource collaboration during ramp-up **Team Building** - Hire 2–3 engineers in first 6 months, scaling to 5–8 based on demand - Define team composition balancing pre-sales support with delivery capacity - Build career paths that attract and retain strong AI engineers **Innovation & Knowledge Leadership** - Lead pragmatic R&D with clear objectives and success criteria - Contribute to AI community of practice: tech talks, mentoring, knowledge sharing - Generate external thought leadership: conference talks, case studies, publications **Cross-Functional Integration** - Connect Studio work with Sales, Marketing, and Account Management - Collaborate with L&D on AI education for broader engineering staff qualification with AI skills - Operate as organizational asset — proactive engagement, not isolated silo ### We’re looking for you if you have - Production experience designing and delivering AI systems (LLMs, RAG, agentic workflows — not just POCs) - Non-dogmatic understanding of AI technology boundaries and architectural trade-offs - Proven client-facing capability: leading discovery, scoping solutions, presenting to executive and technical audiences - Consultancy mindset: discovery and analysis as value, not just build - Team leadership experience (3–5+ people); evidence of people growing under their leadership - Success operating in matrix/federated organizations without direct authority - Pragmatic R&D skills: bounded research plans, clear success criteria, ROI discipline ### Highly desired  - Data architecture literacy: understanding of data pipelines, ETL/ELT patterns, vector databases, data quality, and governance — sufficient to design end-to-end AI solutions and direct data engineering work - Broader AI/ML background beyond GenAI (classical ML, deep learning, CV, NLP) - Understanding of sales cycles, marketing positioning, account management dynamics - Recognized technical authority that earns respect from senior AI practitioners ### Beneficial - Passion for training and enablement — sees knowledge sharing as contribution - Marketing and positioning savvy — can produce technical content for market differentiation - Experience with technology vendor partnerships and co-marketing ### Nice to have  - Startup or 0→1 experience - Academic/research connections in AI - Distributed team experience across cultures ### **What’s in it for You** **Reveal great tech solutions** Join the team of experts who create custom, cutting-edge tech solutions for world-renowned businesses, fueling client growth. Unleash your potential, tackle new challenges, and be part of a team that values your skills and contributions. Focus on long-term impact and building tailored, long-lasting partnerships with our clients. **Experience an agile and flexible working environment** Enjoy the freedom of fully remote work with a flexible working schedule. Empower yourself with a stable workload and a stable income, supported by provided laptops and licensed software. We focus on lasting cooperation and unite result-oriented individuals who stand on a high-performance approach to work. **Embrace the opportunity for personal and professional growth** Benefit from performance and merit reviews, elevate your skills with personal development plans, and individual learning through the corporate library, public speaking support, and more. **Be among like-minded people** Work with a team of one mind who cares about what they do and how they do. Collaborate with top-notch experts who are always ready to help and support you through any challenges. Join company-wide tech and cultural events, and contribute to meaningful CSR initiatives that resonate with your values. Feel supported by your HR, and take advantage of our referral bonus program. _**Embrace the opportunity to innovate with us!**_ **Interview steps** 1. **Pre-Screen** (Recruiter) — resume vs. must-haves, motivations, salary alignment 2. **HM Interview** (VP Delivery) — career arc, leadership philosophy, organizational fit, consultancy mindset 3. **Tech Interview** – System Design — architecture exercise with trade-off decisions (AI/ML technical panel) & AI/ML Depth — case study of system they built; technical Q&A on GenAI and classical ML 4. **BizDev Interview** (VP BizDev) — client discovery role-play, pre-sales collaboration model 5. **VP / BU Interview** (BU Heads) — Pod operating model discussion, collaboration expectations 6. **Final HM Interview** (VP Delivery) — 90-day alignment, mutual expectations, reference check plan ## Apply [Apply at SPD Technology](https://apply.workable.com/spd-technology/j/059810B471/apply) --- Powered by [Workable](https://www.workable.com)