Manager, AI/ML Engineering (AI/ML)

TL;DR

Manager, AI/ML Engineering (AI/ML): Translating business needs into pragmatic AI/ML solutions for internal operations with an accent on LLM-based applications, predictive models, and automation. Focus on guiding design and implementation of scalable AI systems, establishing processes for model development, deployment, and monitoring while managing a team of engineers and data scientists.

Location: Utah-based hybrid position requiring some regular in-office days each week. Employment contingent on passing background and credit check.

Company

Building a people intelligence platform that transforms HR through innovation and sustainable growth.

What you will do

• Manage and develop a team of AI/ML engineers and data scientists, including coaching, performance management, and hiring.
• Define and prioritize AI/ML work with internal partners across HR, Support, Finance, and GTM.
• Translate business problems into technical requirements and execution plans.
• Drive delivery of AI/ML solutions, including planning, prioritization, and tracking outcomes.
• Guide design and implementation of AI/ML systems like LLM applications, predictive models, and automation.
• Partner with engineering, data, and platform teams to deploy and maintain solutions in production.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in software engineering, data science, or AI/ML.
• 3+ years leading AI/ML projects and managing individual contributors.
• Experience delivering AI/ML or data-driven systems in production.
• Ability to define technical approaches from unclear business requirements.
• Experience working with cross-functional partners outside of engineering.
• Working knowledge of modern AI/ML methods (e.g., LLMs, applied ML, data pipelines, evaluation).
• Ability to communicate technical concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.

Nice to have

• Experience building AI/ML solutions for internal business operations (HR, support, finance, GTM).
• Familiarity with responsible AI practices (evaluation, monitoring, guardrails).
• Experience scaling teams, processes, or platforms in high-growth environments.
• Strong systems thinking balancing short-term delivery with long-term sustainability.
• Comfort operating in ambiguity.

Culture & Benefits

• Great company culture recognized by Inc. and Salt Lake Tribune.
• Comprehensive health, life, and disability insurance.
• Generous leave: 4 weeks vacation, 12 company holidays, parental leave, volunteer time off.
• 401k with up to 6% company match.
• $2000 Paid-Paid Vacation bonus and EAP through Headspace.