Director Of AI

TL;DR

Director Of AI (AI Engineering): Leading and mentoring a team to design and deploy machine learning systems for personalised learning at scale with an accent on adaptive content recommendations, real-time feedback, and intelligent tutor-student matching. Focus on designing scalable models, driving data strategy, and creating strong feedback loops to improve educational outcomes.

Location: Remote (USA)

Salary: $230,000 - $300,000

Company

hirify.global is transforming how students learn by combining AI-powered tutoring with expert instruction to deliver personalised and inclusive learning experiences.

What you will do

• Lead and mentor a team of data scientists and ML engineers focused on AI-driven personalised learning.
• Own AI and data strategy for core student-facing products ensuring pedagogical and user outcomes.
• Design and scale adaptive models for personalised feedback and outcome prediction.
• Champion a data-driven culture balancing statistical rigour with practical learner impact.
• Collaborate with Product and UX teams to surface meaningful insights and predictions.
• Implement frameworks to evaluate educational impact beyond accuracy, focusing on retention and engagement.

Requirements

• Location: Must be based in the USA or able to work remotely within the USA
• Extensive experience in data science and machine learning with leadership track record.
• Proven deployment of ML systems with real-world impact, preferably in edtech or consumer tech.
• Strong knowledge of statistical learning, predictive modelling, and personalisation techniques.
• Experience with experimentation and metrics frameworks focused on real educational impact.
• Ability to build cross-functional alignment between data, product, and business stakeholders.