AI Technical lead

City: Bengaluru

State/Province: Karnataka

Posting Start Date: 2/2/26

Wipro Limited (NYSE: WIT, BSE: 507685, NSE: WIPRO) is a leading technology services and consulting company focused on building innovative solutions that address clients' most complex digital transformation needs. Leveraging our holistic portfolio of capabilities in consulting, design, engineering, and operations, we help clients realize their boldest ambitions and build future-ready, sustainable businesses. With over 230,000 employees and business partners across 65 countries, we deliver on the promise of helping our customers, colleagues, and communities thrive in an ever-changing world. For additional information, visit us at www.wipro.com.

Job Description:

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced AI Technical Lead to join our innovative team at Wipro Technologies, within the TS - DATA ANALYTICS & AI service line. This role demands a highly skilled professional who will be responsible for steering the development of AI-driven solutions, focusing on the design, development, and delivery of cutting-edge AI products that leverage cognitive technologies and machine learning.

Key Responsibilities:

• Technical Solution Design & Architecture: Lead the architectural design and implementation of AI and machine learning solutions that are scalable, robust, and secure. Evaluate and select optimal frameworks and tools such as Django, FastAPI, and Flask to build maintainable applications that meet business needs. Translate complex functional requirements into clear technical designs and system architecture diagrams to guide development.
• Hands-on Development & Quality Leadership: Develop high-quality Python code optimally aligned with AI cognitive principles and best practices. Conduct rigorous code reviews to uphold standards and mentor peers on efficient coding, debugging, and optimization techniques to ensure superior code health.
• Mentoring and Team Leadership: Guide and mentor junior and mid-level developers by sharing expertise in AI technologies, problem-solving strategies, and architectural challenges. Foster a culture of continuous learning through pair programming and knowledge sharing to enhance team capabilities.
• End-to-End Delivery Ownership: Oversee complete project lifecycle activities from requirements analysis, collaboration with stakeholders, to deployment. Prioritize technical tasks, manage backlogs effectively, and proactively address project risks to ensure timely and successful delivery of AI solutions.
• Integration and Backend Development: Lead API development (REST/GraphQL) and backend services integration, ensuring seamless connectivity with various databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, and caching technologies like Redis. Validate data modeling approaches and API performance to achieve efficient operation and responsiveness.
• Performance and Reliability Engineering: Optimize AI-powered applications for performance, scalability, and reliability. Establish metrics and monitoring systems to proactively detect and address performance bottlenecks while implementing robust logging and alert mechanisms to guarantee system stability.

This role offers the opportunity to work within a dynamic AI practice, contributing to transformational projects that empower businesses and end-users through intelligent automation and cognitive capabilities. The AI Technical Lead will play a pivotal role in shaping the AI product strategy while fostering an inclusive and collaborative team environment.

Responsibilities

• Product & Solution Development:
  • Lead the end-to-end development of AI products by harnessing modern AI technologies and algorithms tailored to address specific business challenges.
  • Critically evaluate AI use cases and product viability to ensure alignment with business goals and customer value creation.
  • Devise and implement comprehensive AI development strategies, ensuring integration with broader system architectures and user interfaces.
  • Design and build AI models and frameworks customized to solve targeted business problems, ensuring they are secure, scalable, and maintainable.
  • Continuously monitor AI technology trends and introduce innovative techniques to enhance product capabilities.
  • Identify root causes of complex technical issues within AI systems and propose effective solutions to mitigate them.
  • Manage and delegate development tasks effectively to team members, fostering accountability and alignment with project goals.
  • Engage regularly with advisory boards and knowledge forums to incorporate industry best practices and emerging AI developments.
• Client Relationship Management:
  • Develop and maintain strong partnerships with clients and strategic stakeholders, understanding their evolving needs and translating these into actionable technical solutions.
  • Provide expert consultation during product design discussions, ensuring customer requirements are incorporated and exceeded.
  • Participate actively in client meetings, demonstrating AI product capabilities and gathering valuable feedback to inform iterative improvement.
  • Collaborate closely with delivery and business teams to respond accurately and proactively to client RFPs and technical queries.
• Team and Talent Management:
  • Forecast and recruit the right mix of talent to meet current and future project demands, fostering diversity and inclusion in leadership roles.
  • Champion comprehensive onboarding, training, and skill development programs for team members to enhance technical proficiency and professional growth.
  • Monitor team performance and morale, conducting timely reviews, delivering constructive feedback, and implementing engagement initiatives to maintain high job satisfaction and retention.
  • Promote a collaborative team culture that values innovation, knowledge sharing, and mutual support.

Performance Metrics

No. Performance Parameter Measurement Criteria 1 Technical Project Management & Delivery Successful adoption of emerging AI technologies, creation of intellectual property such as patents, development of minimum viable products (MVPs), and contribution to research publications. 2 Client Centricity Achievement of on-time delivery milestones, number and impact of automation initiatives implemented, cost efficiency in delivery, and optimal use of resources. 3 Capability Building & Team Management Percentage of team members trained in new-age AI skills, team attrition rates, and frequency and impact of webinars or knowledge-sharing sessions conducted both internally and externally.

Core Competencies

To excel as an AI Technical Lead at Wipro, the following core competencies are essential:

• Client Centricity: Demonstrate a strong commitment to understanding and delivering on client needs with exceptional service and solution quality.
• Passion for Results: Exhibit a driven attitude towards achieving ambitious goals and consistently delivering high-impact outcomes.
• Execution Excellence: Maintain disciplined project execution practices ensuring quality, timeliness, and alignment with strategic objectives.
• Collaborative Working: Foster effective teamwork and cross-functional collaboration to achieve shared success within diverse environments.
• Learning Agility: Show readiness to continuously learn new skills, technologies, and approaches to remain at the forefront of AI advancements.
• Problem Solving & Decision Making: Apply critical thinking and analytical skills to resolve complex technical challenges and make informed decisions.
• Effective Communication: Communicate clearly and persuasively with technical and non-technical stakeholders, facilitating alignment and transparency.

About Wipro Technologies

Wipro Technologies is a global leader in information technology, consulting, and business process services. Within our Technology Services division, the AI Solutions practice leads transformative initiatives that harness the power of artificial intelligence and cognitive computing to enable businesses across industries to reinvent and excel.

As part of our team, you will experience a culture deeply rooted in continuous reinvention, collaboration, and purposeful innovation. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion creates an environment where all voices are valued and empowered.

We offer a workplace where individuals are encouraged to challenge the status quo, develop their skills continuously, and shape their own career journey. Join us and contribute to building intelligent solutions that have a real impact on the future of business and society.

Experience Required: 5-8 years in AI cognitive technologies and machine learning, with proven expertise in Python and related frameworks.

Mandatory Skills: AI Cognitive.

Reinvent your world. Become part of a team that is building a modern Wipro, delivering end-to-end digital transformation with ambition and purpose.

Mandatory Skills: AI Cognitive .

Experience: 5-8 Years .

Reinvent your world. We are building a modern Wipro. We are an end-to-end digital transformation partner with the boldest ambitions. To realize them, we need people inspired by reinvention. Of yourself, your career, and your skills. We want to see the constant evolution of our business and our industry. It has always been in our DNA - as the world around us changes, so do we. Join a business powered by purpose and a place that empowers you to design your own reinvention.

Client-provided location(s): Bangalore, India

Job ID: Wipro-117565

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2026-02-02T18:39:33