Tupande Automation Engineering Lead (Fixed-term)

Job Description

Seeking an exceptional AI and automation engineering leader to build Tupande's automation capability, lead high-impact solutions, and help scale farmer impact through hands-on engineering, business partnership, and technical leadership. Set and drive Tupande's AI strategy, automation and engineering, lead the design and delivery of scalable AI, automation, and business solutions, build and strengthen Tupande's AI & automation engineering capability, drive organizational transformation through automation and AI, provide stewardship of the AI & automation engineering portfolio, maintain external awareness and organizational influence, and maintain a strong culture of constant learning and invest in developing our people. You’ll have weekly check-ins with your manager, access to mentorship and training programs, and regular feedback on your performance. We have a strong culture of constant learning and we invest in developing our people. You’ll have weekly check-ins with your manager, access to mentorship and training programs, and regular feedback on your performance. We hold career reviews every six months, and set aside time to discuss your aspirations and career goals. You’ll have the opportunity to shape a growing organization and build a rewarding long-term career.

Responsibilities

Across all roles, these are the general qualifications we look for. For this role specifically, you will have:

• Knowledge: Master’s degree in a relevant technical field (Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Science, AI, Information Systems) or a Bachelor’s degree with relevant certifications.
• Comprehensive understanding of how AI, automation, and software engineering drive organizational strategy and business performance.
• Expert knowledge of enterprise systems, automation platforms, digital transformation, and organizational change management.
• Deep understanding of Tupande’s operating model, customer journeys, and long-term strategic ambitions.

• Technical skills: Demonstrated expertise building and deploying production-grade AI, automation, and software solutions, including complex enterprise system integrations (APIs, middleware, third-party platforms).
• Strong solution architecture and systems-thinking, with the ability to translate strategic business priorities into scalable technical roadmaps and identify practical applications for emerging technologies.
• Proven ability to guide technical decision-making, evaluate complex trade-offs, and conduct rigorous architecture and code reviews.
• Robust portfolio management and prioritization capabilities to ensure sustained, high-impact delivery.

• Other: Proven track record in hands-on delivery of production-grade technology solutions, balancing deep engineering contribution with effective leadership and capability building.
• Strategic leader with strong commercial and operational acumen, capable of influencing senior stakeholders and driving organizational change amidst ambiguity.
• Ownership-driven mindset, accountable for delivering measurable business outcomes and passionate about leveraging technology to maximize farmer impact

How to Apply

Application Deadline: 26 September 2026. Please note that we hire on a rolling basis which means that applications are reviewed and processed on a continuous basis until a hire is made. One Acre Fund never asks candidates to pay any money or pay for tests at any stage of the interview process. Official One Acre Fund emails will always arrive from an @ oneacrefund.org address. Please report any suspicious communication here (globalhotline@oneacrefund.org), but do not send applications or application materials to this email address.