Senior Technical Director (AI)

TL;DR

Senior Technical Director (AI): Leading the machine learning and algorithmic strategy for enterprise mainframe operational analytics products with an accent on high-volume telemetry and system performance. Focus on architecting large-scale ML systems, driving technical best practices, and mentoring senior engineering talent to deliver scalable, explainable AI solutions.

Location: Must be based in the United States

Salary: $200,500–$270,000

Company

A leading provider of enterprise modernization software focused on applying AI to mission-critical systems.

What you will do

• Define and lead the machine learning and algorithmic strategy across infrastructure, application, and data modernization business lines.
• Architect large-scale ML and data processing systems operating on high-volume operational data like z/OS telemetry and log streams.
• Act as a hands-on technical leader, guiding teams through the full feature lifecycle from problem framing to operationalization.
• Establish technical standards for model training, evaluation, explainability, and lifecycle management.
• Collaborate with domain experts to translate system knowledge into scalable, data-driven intelligence.
• Mentor senior technical staff and contribute thought leadership on applied AI and enterprise analytics.

Requirements

• 12+ years of experience in software engineering, ML systems, or advanced algorithm development.
• Proven track record of delivering ML or algorithmic systems into production at scale.
• Strong coding skills in Python and Java with foundations in optimization and statistics.
• Experience building analytics solutions tied to system behavior, performance, or observability.
• Demonstrated ability to lead through technical influence across organizational boundaries.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Nice to have

• Strong experience with mainframe systems (z/OS, SMF, RMF, Db2).
• Familiarity with distributed computing frameworks like Spark, Flink, or Ray.
• PhD in Computer Science, Machine Learning, or a related field.
• Experience designing explainable or compliance-aware ML solutions.

Culture & Benefits

• Unlimited vacation time plus paid holidays and sick leave.
• Comprehensive health and wellness coverage for employees and dependents.
• Fidelity 401(k) and Roth retirement savings with matching contributions.
• Monthly student debt benefit program.
• Tuition and certificate reimbursement opportunities.
• Leadership and skills training programs.