Senior Technologist, Agentic AI Delivery

Senior Technologist, Agentic AI Delivery Full-time Job Type (exemption status): Exempt position - Please see related compensation & benefits details below Salary Range: 207,500.00-276,700.00 Business Function: Applications Engineering Role Overview We are seeking a visionary Sr. Technologist to lead delivery of next‑generation Agentic AI initiatives. You will oversee multiple autonomous AI agent systems that interact with complex enterprise workflows, external APIs, and real‑time data. Your role is to translate cutting‑edge AI research into reliable, scalable, and secure production systems, while providing strategic clarity to executive leadership. Strategic Leadership & Execution Define and execute the technical strategy for multi‑agent AI systems. Own delivery roadmaps for high‑priority Agentic AI use cases. Communicate progress, risks, and metrics to the C‑suite. Allocate engineering resources across competing projects. Technical Delivery & Architecture Transition agentic prototypes to production with robust guardrails and fail‑safes. Establish standards for reliability, observability, and scalability. Optimize AI infrastructure for cost, latency, and performance. Ensure compliance with data privacy and security standards. Team & Culture Mentor high‑performing teams of engineers and AI researchers. Collaborate with Product, Data Science, and Security teams to define capabilities and constraints. Foster a culture of innovation while maintaining production reliability. Requirements Technical Expertise Hands‑on experience designing and deploying autonomous AI agents. Deep knowledge of LLMs, GenAI, vector databases, embeddings, and prompt engineering. Strong background in distributed systems, microservices, and cloud infrastructure (AWS/GCP/Azure). Experience with MLOps, observability, and AI security mitigation. Leadership & Soft Skills Strong executive communication and stakeholder management. Proven crisis management experience with autonomous systems. Strategic thinking to align technical execution with business goals. Preferred 12+ years in software engineering. Experience launching enterprise or consumer AI products. Background in RLHF or domain‑specific LLM fine‑tuning. Familiarity with AI regulatory frameworks (e.g., EU AI Act, NIST AI RMF). Timely delivery of Agentic AI use cases. Reduced failure rates and hallucinations in production. Measurable business impact from deployed agents. High leadership satisfaction with transparency and predictability. Why Join Us? Direct C‑suite visibility and influence on AI strategy. Access to cutting‑edge compute resources and a culture of experimentation. Opportunity to build a world‑class team and set industry standards for agentic AI delivery. Compensation & Benefits Employee pay within the salary range may depend on relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, performance, geography, shift, equity, and business needs. The salary range reflects possible compensation for this role; actual pay may differ and is applicable for California, Colorado, New York, or remote jobs in those states. Non‑exempt positions eligible for overtime pay, shift differential pay, and other applicable benefits. Eligibility for bonuses under WD’s Short Term Incentive Plan (STI) or Sales Incentive Plan (SIP), and potential participation in the annual Long‑Term Incentive program. Comprehensive benefits package: paid vacation, paid sick leave, medical/dental/vision insurance, life, accident and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, employee assistance program, optional benefits (e.g., supplemental life, AD&D, legal plan, pet insurance), tuition reimbursement, transit benefits, Applause Program, employee stock purchase plan, and WD 401(k) plan. Equal Opportunity/EEO Statement WD is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, gender identity, age, national origin, sexual orientation, medical condition, marital status, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics. Harassment of any individual on these characteristics is prohibited. Our policy applies to all aspects of employment, and we comply with applicable laws. The pay transparency policy is available here. 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