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AI Engineering Manager

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Senior level
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Senior level
The AI Engineering Manager will lead AI/ML initiatives, define product vision, oversee systems architecture, ensure responsible AI practices, and mentor teams while driving strategic AI opportunities and governance frameworks.
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Strategic Thinking & Leadership

  • Partner with business leaders to identify high-impact AI opportunities and translate them into scalable AI/ML solutions.

  • Define and communicate AI product vision, roadmaps, and measurable success metrics.

  • Drive AI strategy across predictive analytics, Generative AI, and intelligent automation initiatives.

  • Establish governance frameworks for Responsible AI, model explainability, fairness, and compliance.

  • Lead cross-functional AI programs and influence executive stakeholders through compelling insights and presentations.

Technical Leadership & Expertise

  • Architect and oversee end-to-end AI/ML and GenAI systems, including:

    • Predictive analytics models

    • Deep learning and neural networks

    • NLP and computer vision solutions

    • Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) systems

    • Agentic AI frameworks and multi-agent orchestration systems

  • Strong proficiency in Google Cloud Platform (GCP) services for AI/ML (Vertex AI, BigQuery, Dataflow, Cloud Storage)

  • Deep expertise in machine learning algorithms including ensemble methods, neural networks, regression models, simulation and optimization techniques, NLP, and image processing

  • Experience building AI systems using TensorFlow, PyTorch, Keras, and Python-based ecosystems

  • Experience with LLMs, foundation models, prompt engineering, fine-tuning, and evaluation pipelines

  • Implement scalable MLOps and LLMOps practices including CI/CD for ML, model versioning, monitoring, and automated retraining

  • Proficiency in Git, Docker, API-based deployments, and scalable cloud AI services

  • Apply strong software engineering practices within AI systems including testing, modular design, observability, and documentation

  • Drive research and innovation in advanced AI techniques to enhance enterprise capabilities

  • Support architectural reviews and ensure best practices across AI systems

  • Implement Responsible AI principles including governance, model explainability, fairness, and ethical AI compliance

Delivery Focus

  • Own end-to-end AI product delivery in partnership with Product, Engineering, and Data teams.

  • Ensure production-grade deployment of AI models using containerization (Docker), orchestration, and scalable cloud infrastructure.

  • Influence investment decisions using measurable impact metrics and ROI analysis.

  • Establish monitoring frameworks for model drift, performance degradation, and system reliability.

Team Development & Community Leadership

  • Lead and mentor AI engineers and data scientists.

  • Build AI engineering standards, reusable frameworks, and shared tooling across SSDA.

  • Promote knowledge sharing through Communities of Practice.

  • Foster a culture of experimentation, continuous learning, and engineering excellence.

  • Support talent development in emerging AI domains including GenAI and agent-based systems.

Responsibilities

Strategic Thinking & Leadership

  • Partner with business leaders to identify high-impact AI opportunities and translate them into scalable AI/ML solutions.

  • Define and communicate AI product vision, roadmaps, and measurable success metrics.

  • Drive AI strategy across predictive analytics, Generative AI, and intelligent automation initiatives.

  • Establish governance frameworks for Responsible AI, model explainability, fairness, and compliance.

  • Lead cross-functional AI programs and influence executive stakeholders through compelling insights and presentations.

Technical Leadership & Expertise

  • Architect and oversee end-to-end AI/ML and GenAI systems, including:

    • Predictive analytics models

    • Deep learning and neural networks

    • NLP and computer vision solutions

    • Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) systems

    • Agentic AI frameworks and multi-agent orchestration systems

  • Strong proficiency in Google Cloud Platform (GCP) services for AI/ML (Vertex AI, BigQuery, Dataflow, Cloud Storage)

  • Deep expertise in machine learning algorithms including ensemble methods, neural networks, regression models, simulation and optimization techniques, NLP, and image processing

  • Experience building AI systems using TensorFlow, PyTorch, Keras, and Python-based ecosystems

  • Experience with LLMs, foundation models, prompt engineering, fine-tuning, and evaluation pipelines

  • Implement scalable MLOps and LLMOps practices including CI/CD for ML, model versioning, monitoring, and automated retraining

  • Proficiency in Git, Docker, API-based deployments, and scalable cloud AI services

  • Apply strong software engineering practices within AI systems including testing, modular design, observability, and documentation

  • Drive research and innovation in advanced AI techniques to enhance enterprise capabilities

  • Support architectural reviews and ensure best practices across AI systems

  • Implement Responsible AI principles including governance, model explainability, fairness, and ethical AI compliance

Delivery Focus

  • Own end-to-end AI product delivery in partnership with Product, Engineering, and Data teams.

  • Ensure production-grade deployment of AI models using containerization (Docker), orchestration, and scalable cloud infrastructure.

  • Influence investment decisions using measurable impact metrics and ROI analysis.

  • Establish monitoring frameworks for model drift, performance degradation, and system reliability.

Team Development & Community Leadership

  • Lead and mentor AI engineers and data scientists.

  • Build AI engineering standards, reusable frameworks, and shared tooling across SSDA.

  • Promote knowledge sharing through Communities of Practice.

  • Foster a culture of experimentation, continuous learning, and engineering excellence.

  • Support talent development in emerging AI domains including GenAI and agent-based systems.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in a related field (Data Science, Machine Learning, Computer Science, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, IT, or equivalent).

  • 5 to 8 years of experience applying analytical methods and AI/ML solutions in enterprise environments.

  • 5 to 8 years of experience using Python-based AI/ML technologies.

  • Experience leading AI or Data Science teams.

  • Experience acting as a senior technical lead facilitating solution trade-offs and architectural decisions.

  • Experience using Cloud AI Platforms (GCP preferred).

  • Hands-on experience with Generative AI technologies and enterprise AI deployment.

Preferred Requirements

  • Master’s or PhD in Data Science, Machine Learning, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, or Computer Science.

  • Experience managing and growing high-performing AI teams.

  • Expert-level knowledge in advanced predictive analytics and AI techniques (Genetic Algorithms, Ensemble Learning, Neural Networks, NLP, Simulation, Design of Experiments).

  • Strong working knowledge of GCP and enterprise AI architecture patterns.

  • Expertise in open-source technologies such as Python, R, Spark, SQL.

  • Experience building enterprise-grade GenAI and agent-based AI solutions.

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