Director of Applied AI Engineering

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Director of Applied AI Engineering based in the United States. We are looking for a strategic and hands-on Director of Applied AI Engineering to build and lead a high-performing team that transforms artificial intelligence capabilities into production-ready business solutions. In this leadership role, you will drive the development and deployment of AI-powered applications that improve operational efficiency, customer experiences, and business performance. You will oversee the full AI delivery lifecycle, from workflow discovery and rapid prototyping to production deployment, evaluation, and ongoing optimization. Working across product, sales, marketing, operations, and risk functions, you will ensure AI solutions address real business needs while meeting rigorous security and compliance standards. You will establish the technical architecture, engineering practices, and responsible AI guardrails needed to scale adoption safely. This is an opportunity to shape an emerging AI engineering function in a fast-paced financial technology environment, combining technical leadership, team development, and measurable business impact. How Jobgether Works We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team. We appreciate your interest and wish you the best! Why Apply Through Jobgether? Data Privacy Notice: By submitting your application, you acknowledge that Jobgether will process your personal data to evaluate your candidacy and share relevant information with the hiring employer. This processing is based on legitimate interest and pre-contractual measures under applicable data protection laws (including GDPR). You may exercise your rights (access, rectification, erasure, objection) at any time. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.