Technical Engineering Director - AI / LLMs

Technical Engineering Director - AI / LLMs Multiverse Computing Multiverse is a well-funded, fast-growing deep-tech company founded in 2019. We are the largest quantum software company in the EU and have been recognized by CB Insights (2023 and 2025) as one of the 100 most promising AI companies in the world. With 180+ employees and growing, our team is fully multicultural and international. We deliver hyper-efficient software for companies seeking a competitive edge through quantum computing and artificial intelligence. Our flagship products, CompactifAI and Singularity, address critical needs across various industries: CompactifAI is a groundbreaking compression tool for foundational AI models based on Tensor Networks. It enables the compression of large AI systems—such as language models—to make them significantly more efficient and portable. Singularity is a quantum- and quantum-inspired optimization platform used by blue-chip companies to solve complex problems in finance, energy, manufacturing, and beyond. It integrates seamlessly with existing systems and delivers immediate performance gains on classical and quantum hardware. You’ll be working alongside world-leading experts to develop solutions that tackle real-world challenges. We’re looking for passionate individuals eager to grow in an ethics-driven environment that values sustainability and diversity. We’re committed to building a truly inclusive culture—come and join us. This opportunity is to work in our offices in San Sebastian, Spain. The Technical Engineering Director Drives end-to-end delivery on customer projects: from technical scoping to execution and delivery. Transforms client needs into innovation: identifies opportunities to derive new intellectual property, with a strong focus on transferring innovations into scalable company products. Builds and curates a high-performance team: responsible for recruitment, mentorship, career development, and fostering an open and collaborative environment. Allocates and optimizes talent across projects: ensures that resources are aligned effectively with department priorities while maintaining workload balance. Brings unique technical expertise: leverages deep domain knowledge in machine learning, LLMs, and/or quantum computing to act as a technical authority and trusted advisor. Coordinates with other directors: identifies cross-project synergies and ensures alignment with other department teams to maximize company-wide impact. Represents the department externally: acts as a technical and strategic point of contact for customers, managing relationships and aligning client success with company objectives. Reports directly to VP of Services and CTO. Required Qualifications Master’s or PhD in Machine Learning, Physics, Computer Science, or related STEM field. Minimum 3 years’ industry experience working on applied machine learning solutions, with emphasis on NLP, Large Language Models, or Deep Learning. Minimum 2 years’ experience in project management with hands-on responsibility for delivering end-to-end client engagements. Demonstrated team management experience, ideally managing managers and multi-project pipelines Experience with Python and applied ML frameworks. Ability to collaborate with diverse and distributed teams, across both technical and non-technical functions. Preferred Qualifications Experience translating prototypes into products in collaboration with Product and Platform teams. Track record of acting as customer point of contact, aligning technical roadmaps with customer expectations. Ability to mentor senior engineers and managers, supporting professional growth and retention. Solid background in developing and managing project plans, budgets, and milestones in complex projects. Excellent communication skills with experience presenting at C-level stakeholder meetings. Ability to work independently, proactively identify opportunities, and drive results in a rapidly scaling environment. Familiarity with quantum computing concepts or enterprise-scale AI deployment is a plus. Perks & Benefits Indefinite contract. Equal pay guaranteed. Variable performance bonus. Signing bonus. We offer work visa sponsorship (If applicable). Relocation package (if applicable). Private health insurance. Flexible remuneration: hospitality and public transportation. Eligibility for educational budget according to internal policy. Hybrid opportunity. Language classes and discounted lunch options A high-performance, collaborative environment, operating at pace on cutting-edge technologies Career plan. Opportunity to learn and teach. As an equal opportunity employer, Multiverse Computing is committed to building an inclusive workplace. The company welcomes people from all different backgrounds, including age, citizenship, ethnic and racial origins, gender identities, individuals with disabilities, marital status, religions and ideologies, and sexual orientations to apply. Department Technical Locations San Sebastian, Spain Employment type Full-time Workplace type Hybrid Seniority level Director About MULTIVERSE COMPUTING Come and join our multicultural team! 5 locations +27 languages Founded in 2019 Coworkers +150