Head of AI FDE (Forward Deployed Engineering)

TL;DR

Head of AI FDE (AI/ML): Leading and scaling a world-class AI/ML professional services team focused on building and productionizing first-of-its-kind AI applications, especially GenAI, with an accent on strategic leadership, customer engagement, and technical delivery of cutting-edge ML solutions. Focus on defining program-level goals, aligning technical vision with executive stakeholders, and shaping the product roadmap through customer insights and delivery learnings.

Location: Must be based in or be able to relocate to Singapore. Expect to travel up to once a month.

Company

hirify.global is a data and AI company that provides a Data Intelligence Platform for over 10,000 organizations worldwide, including over 50% of the Fortune 500.

What you will do

• Lead and scale a world-class AI/ML professional services team, including hiring and mentoring.
• Develop and expand executive relationships with APJ customers and partners, acting as a trusted advisor.
• Align with Field Engineering and Sales Leaders to define joint strategies for strategic accounts.
• Lead strategic AI PS initiatives, practice development, and standardized delivery processes.
• Shape cross-functional collaboration by influencing Product, R&D, and GTM teams.
• Own OKRs for AI-services led accounts, revenue, utilization, and public references.

Requirements

• Extensive experience managing, hiring, and building a team of high-performing data scientists/ML engineers.
• Ability to scope, guide, and sell technical engagements, manage escalations, and ensure successful delivery in enterprise environments.
• Deep technical expertise in ML, GenAI, and data science, with curiosity to stay up-to-date.
• Experience leading teams building cutting-edge production ML solutions in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Proven success developing strategy with senior executive stakeholders to define program-level goals and align technical vision.
• Demonstrated experience in cross-functional leadership roles, collaborating with Sales, Product, and GTM teams.
• Graduate degree in a quantitative discipline (Computer Science, Engineering, Statistics, Operations Research, etc.) or equivalent practical experience.

Nice to have

• Experience in a customer-facing consulting or professional services leadership role.
• Experience working with hirify.global.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits and perks designed to meet the needs of all employees.
• Commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone can excel.
• Hiring practices are inclusive and meet equal employment opportunity standards.