About Us
Straive is a global leader in data analytics and AI operationalization, helping enterprises embed
advanced AI and data capabilities into core business workflows to deliver measurable business
outcomes and ROI. With a workforce of ~20,000 professionals serving 350+ clients across 30+ markets,
Straive combines technical scale with deep domain expertise. A key differentiator is its network of over
6,000 subject matter experts who specialize in managing and enriching complex, unstructured data
enabling organizations to build AI systems grounded in accuracy, context, and business relevance.
The company continues to earn recognition from leading industry analysts and was recently named a
Leader in AIM’s 2026 Generative AI and Data Engineering PeMa Quadrants. Backed by EQT a
purpose-driven global investment organization which was ranked among the world’s leading private
equity firms by PEI in 2025 Straive is positioned as a high-value alternative to traditional IT services
providers, combining domain-led intelligence with AI execution at scale.
Job Description




We are seeking a highly technical, hands-on Senior AI/ML Tech Lead to drive the design,
development, and deployment of cutting-edge Generative AI applications. In this dual-impact role, you
will act as a primary individual contributor architecting core AI engines while simultaneously leading a
team of engineers through task allocation, code reviews, and technical mentorship.
The ideal candidate bridges the gap between state-of-the-art AI research (LLMs, Agentic
frameworks, Advanced RAG, OCR) and production-grade full-stack engineering (Python, FastAPI,
React).
Key Responsibilities
Technical Leadership & Team Management (40%)
● Technical Oversight: Lead a team of AI, backend, and full-stack engineers; allocate tasks,
establish sprint priorities, and ensure timely delivery.
● Code Quality & Reviews: Conduct rigorous code reviews to maintain high engineering
standards, security, performance, and scalability acr

📌 Lead AI Engineer (Chennai)
🏢 Straive Website
📍 Chennai