AI Technical Lead

Job title:

AI Technical Lead

Company

ICEYE

Job description

Role Highlights

• Title: AI Technical Lead
• Location: Espoo, Finland (Hybrid: 3-days a week onsite)
• Type of Contract: Permanent
• Team: IT / Applications

Who are we?ICEYE is the global leader in synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellite technology, revolutionizing Earth observation with real-time, all-weather, day-and-night imaging. As the owner and operator of the world’s largest SAR satellite constellation, we provide critical insights that empower industries like maritime, disaster management, insurance, and finance to make informed decisions.Headquartered in Finland, with a presence in five international locations, our diverse team of 600+ experts from nearly 60 countries shares a bold mission: to enhance life on Earth by delivering reliable, data-driven solutions. At ICEYE, we foster a culture of curiosity, innovation, and collaboration, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in space technology to solve the world’s toughest challenges.Why Join ICEYE?At ICEYE, we’re not just launching satellites, we’re redefining what’s possible. Join a team of passionate innovators solving real-world challenges and making a tangible impact. We foster a dynamic and inclusive environment where your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and your contributions truly matter. With continuous learning opportunities, cutting-edge projects, and collaboration with industry-leading experts, you’ll have the chance to grow, innovate, and shape the future of Earth Observation.Why you will love this role?“You’ll be at the forefront of implementing generative AI solutions at ICEYE across the organisation. Your work will be critical in building the tools and integrations that empower our entire organization to work smarter, innovate faster, and harness the power of artificial intelligence to solve complex challenges.”What will you do in this role?We are looking for a versatile individual to pioneer the use of AI at ICEYE. This role requires you to act as a business partner, identifying business needs and problems; as an architect, creating the plan for an AI solution; and as a developer, building that solution. You will work closely with our AI Strategy Lead, IT, Security, Legal, and other business units to ensure we are solving these issues in a scalable and sustainable way. Your work will directly shape the future of our business operations, driving efficiency and unlocking new capabilities across the company. This role can evolve in two directions based on your strengths and ambitions: grow into a people leadership role, or become a technical authority as a senior individual contributor. We value both paths equally.Your daily work will include:Business Partnering

• Collaborating with business units to identify opportunities and translate complex business problems into well-defined AI development projects.
• Working with teams across ICEYE to review and assess the feasibility of new AI use cases.

Architecture

• Designing scalable Generative AI use cases and solutions that address business needs.
• Integrating our core data backends (e.g., ERP, CRM, document repositories) with AI platforms to provide agents with necessary context and knowledge.
• Creating and maintaining clear documentation for AI systems, integrations, and best practices.

Development & Operations

• Building and implementing Generative AI agents and solutions.
• Developing and managing the systems and infrastructure for employees to run AI agents safely and efficiently, ensuring proper governance and security.
• Monitoring and optimizing the performance, cost, and effectiveness of AI solutions.
• Staying current with the latest advancements in AI technologies, platforms, and tools to drive continuous innovation.

RequirementsWhat will you need to be successful in this role?

• A strong understanding of AI/ML concepts and the capabilities of modern AI platforms (e.g., OpenAI, Azure AI, Anthropic, Vertex AI, open-source models).
• Experience in working with senior leadership, and driving forward AI Integration projects across complex organisations
• Proven experience with enterprise integration and automation platforms (e.g., Workato, Mulesoft, Make.com) to connect systems and orchestrate complex workflows.
• Proficient coding skills in languages such as Python, JavaScript, Go, or Bash.
• Solid software development experience, with a good understanding of the full development lifecycle.
• Experience consuming and building APIs, including handling authentication, data transformation, and error management.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and their associated services.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and debugging skills.
• Strong ability to collaborate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Fluent verbal and written English.

Preferred Qualifications (Bonus Points)

• Hands-on experience building solutions using Large Language Models (LLMs), such as developing complex agents.
• Experience with AWS Bedrock, Google Vertex AI, or Lindy
• Practical experience designing and implementing Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) pipelines.
• Knowledge of advanced concepts for state and context management, such as the Model Context Protocol (MCP).
• Familiarity with enterprise systems like Salesforce and NetSuite.
• Knowledge of data privacy and security best practices as they apply to AI systems.
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git).

BenefitsWhat’s In It for You?

• Base salary range for this position is 7500-10000€ per month (gross), contingent on your experience level, and will be negotiated individually
• A job that matters in a dynamic Earth Observation environment with a scale-up approach.
• An independent role with a supportive and diverse work environment.
• Occupational healthcare, occupational and accident insurance.
• A yearly benefit budget to spend as you wish (i.e., on sport, transport, bike benefit, wellness, lunch, etc.).
• Phone subscription with iPhone of choice.
• Time for self-development, research, training, conferences, or certification schemes.
• Inspiring and collaborating offices and silent workspaces enable you to focus.
• A wide variety of the best coffee, tea, snacks, and sweets to accompany your daily space mission.

Diversity, Equity, and InclusionAt ICEYE, diversity is more than just a value – it’s our greatest strength. We’re dedicated to creating an inclusive environment where every voice is not only heard but celebrated. Diverse perspectives drive innovation and creativity, so we actively seek individuals from all backgrounds and experiences.No matter your background, we encourage you to bring your authentic self to the team. Join us and be part of a workplace where differences are embraced and valued, because together, we’re stronger.Apply now to begin your ICEYE journey and help us make the impossible possible.

Expected salary

Location

Espoo, Helsinki

Job date

Thu, 17 Jul 2025 22:27:40 GMT

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