Senior Director, AI Engineering (AI/Deep Learning): Leading the engineering organization building scalable AI and data systems for a real-time intelligence platform with an accent on model quality, end-to-end deployment, and human-centered product impact. Focus on designing real-time multimodal AI solutions, connecting research with production engineering, and optimizing complex model workflows across NLP, computer vision, information retrieval, and knowledge graphs.
Location: US-based remote role or onsite at the New York City office
Salary: $229,600β$337,000 annual base salary, plus discretionary bonus and company equity.
Company
hirify.global develops an AI-powered real-time intelligence platform that detects emerging events, risks, and threats from multimodal public data.
What you will do
Lead engineers and scientists building the AI and data engine behind real-time event detection and intelligence products.
Translate advanced AI, deep learning, and machine learning research into scalable production solutions.
Partner with product managers, researchers, and business stakeholders to define model and platform performance requirements.
Own quality and cost metrics for individual models and integrated end-to-end AI performance.
Develop and improve model workflows, evaluations, outputs, and production approaches.
Drive human-centered solutions that improve context, end-user impact, and real-world business outcomes.
Requirements
Graduate degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
At least 7 years of software engineering experience in cloud-native environments, including AWS and Kubernetes.
At least 5 years of experience leading software engineers in an AI team.
Experience with deep learning frameworks, LLMs, agent harnesses, and compound AI systems, including PyTorch and related tooling.
Hands-on experience developing and deploying machine learning, deep learning, or LLM systems at large scale in NLP, computer vision, information retrieval, or a related field, preferably in real time.
Strong communication skills and a demonstrated record of delivering multiple complex AI projects end to end.
Culture & Benefits
Flexible work arrangements with offices worldwide.
Generous paid time off and sick leave.
Professional development funds and manager development programs.
Employee resource groups and an inclusive, equity-focused workplace.
Competitive benefits package supporting employee health and well-being.
Opportunity to build AI products used to identify critical events and emerging risks around the world.