Head of AI Engineering

We are looking for a Head of AI Engineering who is ready to lead this direction from the ground up, from strategy and architecture to real production impact.

At Plata , we are launching a new AI stream that will play a key role in shaping the future of our platform and products. In this role, you will own the AI vision end to end and lead several AI-related domains under a single strategic umbrella. You will be responsible for building teams, setting priorities across multiple streams, and ensuring that AI initiatives are aligned with business goals and deliver measurable value at scale.

This is an opportunity to define how AI is structured, governed, and scaled across a fast-growing fintech company.

Challenges that await you

Build and lead multiple AI directions within a unified strategy

Define and own the overall AI roadmap and priorities across domains

Design scalable AI and ML architectures suitable for production

Translate business needs into practical and impactful AI solutions

Hire, mentor, and grow teams and technical leaders across AI streams

Establish best practices for data, model development, deployment, and monitoring

Collaborate closely with engineering, product, risk, and business stakeholders

Make strategic technology and organisational decisions in an evolving environment

What makes you a great fit

Proven experience leading multiple teams or domains in AI, ML, or data-driven engineering

Strong technical background in AI and ML systems and production deployments

Ability to combine strategic thinking with ownership of execution

Experience building and scaling teams or new technical directions from scratch

Solid understanding of scalable system and platform design

Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

Comfortable working in fast-changing environments and owning initiatives end to end

English proficiency at B2 level or higher for effective collaboration with an international team

Our ways of working:

Innovative Spirit: A commitment to creativity and groundbreaking solutions

Honest Feedback: valuing open, transparent communication

Supportive Team: a strong, collaborative community

Celebrating Achievements: recognizing our wins together

High-Tech Environment: a team full of smart and revolutionary people who date to challenge the status quo of incumbent finances

Our benefits:

Relocation support to one of our hubs — Cyprus, Serbia, Spain — with assistance for the employee and their family

Flexible work from one of our offices or remote

Healthcare Coverage

Education Budget: Language lessons, professional training and certifications

Wellness Budget: Mental health and fitness activity reimbursements

Vacation policy: 20 days of annual leave and paid sick leave