Associate Director, AI Engineering - Live Operations
Verizon · Basking Ridge, NJ · 1 mo ago
Engineering$126k–$242k/yrFull-time
What You’ll Be Doing...
- Maintain and optimize deployed models for accuracy, safety, and efficiency.
- Monitor real-world model performance and implement continuous evaluation loops.
- Establish incident response protocols and automated safety guardrails.
- Create fallback architectures for seamless user experiences.
- Automate continuous deployment pipelines for model updates.
- Lead cross-functional teams and build a culture of technical excellence.
Where you'll be working...
This hybrid role includes work from home and assigned office days, set by the manager.
What We’re Looking For...
- Experience managing teams of data scientists in a production or operations capacity.
- Direct experience with deep learning frameworks and distributed computing systems.
- Understanding of software engineering code and underlying mathematical algorithms.
- Proficiency in developing real-time safety filters and automated fallback systems.
Benefits and Compensation
- Health and wellness benefits including medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability, life insurance, and more.
- 401(k) savings plan with company matching.
- Up to 8 company-paid holidays and 6 personal days per year.
- Paid parental leave, adoption assistance, and tuition assistance.
- Compensation varies based on location and qualifications, potentially earning more in an incentive-based structure.