Director of Applied AI Engineering

To lead the development of AI capabilities in a regulated financial services environment, the full-time remote Director of Applied AI Engineering will build and manage a high-performing team, drive the transition of AI solutions to production, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards while collaborating with various business stakeholders. Key responsibilities Build and lead the Applied AI engineering team, defining operational models and technical standards Partner with stakeholders to identify operational challenges and develop effective AI solutions Architect and maintain production AI systems, ensuring robust evaluation and compliance with security standards Required qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent work experience 10+ years of experience in software engineering or machine learning, including customer-facing roles 2+ years of experience building production systems using large language models 4+ years of hands-on management experience with a proven track record in team development Strong leadership skills with the ability to operate in fast-paced environments