Director, AI Engineering and Delivery

The Director, AI Engineering & Delivery leads a multidisciplinary team of machine learning engineers, data scientists, software engineers, and MLOps/DevOps specialists to design, build, deploy, and maintain AI/ML systems. This role bridges technical leadership, people management, and execution readiness, ensuring AI products are innovative, reliable, scalable, maintainable and integrated seamlessly int our global AI product portfolio. In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be: Team leadership & management Lead, mentor, and grow a team of AI/ML engineers, software developers, and MLOps engineers. Conduct regular performance evaluations, provide coaching, and oversee career development. Foster a culture of fast paced innovation, technical excellence, collaboration and continuous learning Technical architecture and design Oversee the design and architecture of AI/ML systems, AI pipelines, ensuring scalability, security, and alignment Enterprise AI and broader software ecosystems. Collaborate with data engineering to ensure the data infrastructure supports AI/ML applications. Partner with AI Product Owners and Solution Managers to translate business requirements into technical roadmaps. Manage project timelines, scope, risks, and dependencies across AI engineering initiatives. Oversee and ensure the team follows best practices for model development, versioning, testing, validation, and deployment. Define and enforce engineering standards for code quality, documentation, development tools Communicate progress, challenges, and technical decisions to leadership and stakeholders. Ensure scalable, secure, and maintainable infrastructure for AI applications. Establish and champion MLOps best practices, including CI/CD pipelines for ML, automated testing, model registry and monitoring, and versioning. Ensure AI systems meet security, privacy, and compliance requirements. Promote responsible AI practices around fairness, transparency, and auditability. For This Role, You Will Need: Bachelor’s in computer science, Data Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience) 5+ years of experience in software engineering, AI/ML engineering, or related domains 2+ years leading technical development or engineering teams Proficiency in Python and other coding technology Experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP) and/or managed AI/ML services Hands-on experience with DevOps/MLOps (GitHub Actions, Azure ML, AWS Sagemaker, Kubernetes, Docker) Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now and in the future Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart: Master’s degree in computer science, Data Science, Engineering, or related field Deep technical expertise balanced with practical delivery mindset Proficiency in Python and frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn Strong problem-solving, communication, and architectural thinking Comfort working in ambiguous environments with emerging technologies Our Culture & Commitment to You: Our compensation philosophy is simple: we pay a competitive base salary, within the local market in which we operate, and reward performance during our annual merit review process. The salary range for this role is $202,000-$252,000annually, commensurate with the skills, talent, capabilities, and experience each candidate brings to a role. This position will be open for a minimum of 7 days from the day of posting. Applicants are encouraged to apply early to receive efficient consideration. In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information. At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams, working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results. We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing and know that to do your best you must have flexible, competitive benefits plans to meet you and your family’s physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We provide, a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage, Employee Assistance Program, profit sharing retirement, tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture prioritizes work-life balance and offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave. Work Authorization: Emerson will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1 (including those with OPT or CPT), H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible. At Emerson, we are motivated by a spirit of collaboration that helps our diverse, multicultural teams across the world drive innovation that makes the world healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable. And we want you to join us in our bold aspiration. We have built an engaged community of inquisitive, dedicated people who thrive knowing they are welcomed, trusted, celebrated, and empowered to solve the world’s most complex problems — for our customers, our communities, and the planet. You’ll contribute to this vital work while further developing your skills through our award-winning employee development programs. We are a proud corporate citizen in every city where we operate and are committed to our people, our communities, and the world at large. We take this responsibility seriously and strive to make a positive impact through every endeavor. At Emerson, you’ll see firsthand that our people are at the center of everything we do. So, let’s go. Let’s think differently. Learn, collaborate, and grow. Seek opportunity. Push boundaries. Be empowered to make things better. Speed up to break through. Let’s go, together. Work Authorization Emerson will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1(including those with OPT or CPT) , H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire. Equal Opportunity Employer Emerson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment. Accessibility Assistance or Accommodation Emerson is a global leader in automation technology and software. Through our deep domain expertise and legacy of flawless execution, Emerson helps customers in critical industries like life sciences, energy, power and renewables, chemical and advanced factory automation operate more sustainably while improving productivity, energy security and reliability. With global operations and a comprehensive portfolio of software and technology, we are helping companies implement digital transformation to measurably improve their operations, conserve valuable resources and enhance their safety. We offer equitable opportunities, celebrate diversity, and embrace challenges with confidence that, together, we can make an impact across a broad spectrum of countries and industries. Whether you’re an established professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring possibilities, or a recent graduate with an advanced degree, you’ll find your chance to make a difference with Emerson. Join our team – let’s go! Job Info Job Identification 26006701 Job Function Development Engineering Posting Date 08/07/2026, 07:02 PM Job Schedule Full time Locations Shakopee, MN, United States Boulder, CO, United States Houston, TX, United States St. Louis, MO, United States (Hybrid) #J-18808-Ljbffr City of Shakopee, MN