SEON

Director of AI Engineering

SEON

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Austin • Texas • United States

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Job Level

Lead

Tech Stack

AWSAzureCloudGoogle Cloud Platform

About the role

  • Develop and implement a comprehensive AI strategy that aligns with the company’s objectives to transition into an AI-focused organization.
  • Provide vision and leadership for developing and supporting AI initiatives.
  • Lead the recruitment, development, and management of the AI engineering and applied AI research teams across all locations.
  • Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the team.
  • Oversee the design, development, and management of robust, highly scalable, and compliant AI infrastructure and product capabilities that support the company’s AI initiatives.
  • Serve as the principal AI leader and consultant to the Product and Engineering teams, ensuring seamless, high-impact integration of AI innovation into SEON’s core product suite.
  • Keep abreast of industry trends and advancements in AI and data science. Advocate for and lead the adoption of cutting-edge technologies and methodologies to maintain and enhance the company’s competitive edge.

Requirements

  • Proven experience in a leadership role within engineering or data science, preferably in a tech scaleup organization.
  • Experience managing cross-locational teams is highly desirable.
  • Strong foundation in data science and machine learning methodologies.
  • Experience in designing and delivering large scale Generative AI applications in cloud environments (AWS, GCP, or Azure) is required.
  • Track record of working on cloud-based SaaS products is required.
  • Experience building identity verification or KYC products is a strong plus.
  • Ability to develop and execute a long-term AI strategy that aligns with business goals and drives innovation.
  • Demonstrated leadership abilities across multiple locations.
  • Experience in hiring, mentoring, and developing high-performing engineering teams.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a track record of driving projects from concept through completion.
  • Flexible and adaptable in a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment.
Benefits
  • Health insurance
  • 401(k) matching
  • Flexible work hours
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development opportunities
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Hard Skills & Tools
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Soft Skills
leadershipcommunicationanalytical skillsproblem-solvinginnovationcollaborationflexibilityadaptabilityteam managementmentoring