Director, AI Engineering

A global real estate investment trust headquartered in New York is hiring a Director, AI Engineering to establish and scale its enterprise AI capability. This role focuses on building production-ready AI platforms, delivering high-impact solutions, and embedding AI into core business workflows.The ideal candidate combines strong technical depth with leadership experience, and has a track record of turning AI concepts into scalable, real-world applications.Define and execute enterprise AI strategy and architectureBuild and scale AI platforms, services, and infrastructureDeliver AI solutions including predictive models, generative AI, and automationPartner with business, product, and technology teams to drive adoptionLead and grow a high-performing AI engineering teamEstablish best practices for MLOps, governance, and lifecycle managementEnsure solutions meet security, compliance, and ethical standardsDesired Skills and Experience10+ years in software, data, or AI/ML engineering, with leadership experienceProven experience building and scaling AI or advanced analytics systemsStrong knowledge of modern AI architecture (deployment, orchestration, monitoring)Experience delivering AI in enterprise or regulated environments preferredAbility to translate business needs into technical solutionsStrong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skillsExperience with cloud platforms and modern data ecosystemsEOE Statement: Specialist Staffing Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.In addition to base pay, direct-hire employees may be eligible for client offered benefits such as medical, dental, and vision coverage, and paid leave where required by applicable law. Eligibility may vary based on factors such as location and hire date and is subject to change.To find out more about Huxley, please visit