Sr. Director, Engineering - Applied AI
Descrizione dell'offerta
This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Sr. Director, Engineering - Applied AI in Italy.
This is a strategic leadership role at the forefront of applied artificial intelligence, focused on building and scaling impactful, customer-facing AI solutions. You will lead multiple engineering teams, driving innovation in AI orchestration and automation technologies. The role blends deep technical expertise with organizational leadership, requiring a balance between experimentation and delivery at scale. Working in a fully remote and globally distributed environment, you will collaborate closely with product, design, and go-to-market teams. You will shape the future of AI-powered platforms, translating emerging technologies into real-world applications. This position is ideal for a visionary engineering leader passionate about delivering meaningful AI-driven experiences.
Accountabilities
- Lead and scale multiple engineering teams focused on applied AI and automation technologies
- Define and execute the technical strategy for AI orchestration and platform capabilities
- Drive the development and deployment of user-facing AI and machine learning features
- Foster a culture of innovation, experimentation, and engineering excellence
- Collaborate cross-functionally with product, design, and business teams to align on strategy and execution
- Guide architectural decisions, ensuring scalability, reliability, and performance of AI systems
- Mentor and develop engineering leaders and teams, maintaining a high bar for talent and performance
- Translate emerging AI trends into practical, high-impact product solutions
- Champion customer‑centric development by aligning technical initiatives with user needs and business outcomes
Requirements
- Extensive experience in engineering leadership roles, with a strong focus on AI, machine learning, or data‑driven platforms
- Proven track record of building and delivering AI‑powered products at scale
- Hands‑on experience with LLMs, machine learning systems, and end‑to‑end product integration
- Strong technical background with the ability to make architectural and strategic decisions
- Experience leading and growing high‑performing, distributed engineering teams
- Ability to operate effectively in fast‑paced, ambiguous environments with evolving technologies
- Strong collaboration and communication skills across technical and non‑technical stakeholders
- Experience partnering with product and design teams to deliver cohesive solutions
- Passion for innovation and continuous improvement in AI technologies and applications
Benefits
- Competitive executive‑level compensation package with equity and performance‑based bonuses
- Fully remote work environment with global flexibility
- Opportunity to shape the future of AI‑driven products at scale
- Collaborative and inclusive culture focused on innovation and impact
- Professional development and learning opportunities
- Flexible work schedule promoting work‑life balance
- Comprehensive health and wellness benefits