Sr. Director, Engineering

Jobgether; Remote; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm is seeking a Sr. Director of Engineering - Applied AI to lead innovative AI engineering across multiple product lines. This role entails driving strategic AI initiatives, mentoring technical leaders, and collaborating extensively with product and design teams to deliver impactful AI-driven automation solutions. Candidates should possess extensive leadership experience in applied AI and a proven track record of building LLM or ML-powered features. This position is fully remote across NAMER and EMEA.

Benefits

Competitive compensation with bonus and equity opportunities

Fully remote working environment

Comprehensive benefits package

Opportunities for continuous learning and leadership development

Dynamic, inclusive work environment

Qualifications

• Extensive leadership experience overseeing engineering organizations focused on applied AI.
• Proven track record in user-facing LLM or ML-powered features.
• Ability to balance long-term vision with pragmatic execution.
• Deep understanding of customer needs and intuitive solutions.
• Experience in architecting scalable, resilient AI systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the AI engineering organization, overseeing multiple teams.
• Drive applied AI innovation through experimentation.
• Co-own AI strategy with cross-functional partners.
• Guide architectural decisions for AI infrastructure.
• Foster a culture of innovation and mentorship.

Skills

Leadership experience in applied AI and ML systems

Building and shipping LLM or ML-powered features

Strategic thinking and communication

Experience with scalable AI systems

Mentoring technical leaders

Job description

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Sr. Director, Engineering - Applied AI in NAMER, EMEA.

In this role, you will drive the strategic and technical direction of AI engineering across multiple product lines, shaping how advanced AI capabilities power user-facing automation experiences. You will lead high-impact engineering teams, guiding experimentation, architecture decisions, and end-to-end delivery of AI-driven solutions. Working closely with product, design, and go-to-market teams, you will help define the roadmap, unify core AI initiatives, and turn bold ideas into scalable outcomes. This role requires a blend of deep technical expertise, strong leadership, and a passion for building the next generation of intelligent automation experiences. You will play a central part in accelerating innovation and ensuring that AI execution aligns with broader business strategy.

Accountabilities

• Lead the AI engineering organization, overseeing multiple teams responsible for delivering high-impact AI features and systems.
• Drive applied AI innovation by experimenting with emerging models, techniques, and approaches to bring production-ready capabilities to users.
• Co‑own AI strategy with cross‑functional partners, ensuring alignment between technical execution and business objectives.
• Guide architectural decisions, evolving AI infrastructure to ensure reliability, scalability, and technical rigor.
• Foster a culture of innovation, excellence, mentorship, and continuous improvement across all engineering teams.
• Collaborate closely with product, design, and business stakeholders to translate ambitious concepts into tangible product outcomes.
• Champion customer‑centric thinking and ensure solutions create measurable value for internal and external users.

Requirements

• Extensive leadership experience overseeing engineering organizations focused on applied AI, ML systems, or large‑scale technical product delivery.
• Proven track record building and shipping user‑facing LLM or ML‑powered features, including hands‑on experience with model tuning and integration.
• Strong ability to balance long‑term vision with pragmatic execution in fast‑evolving AI environments.
• Deep understanding of customer needs, paired with a passion for creating intuitive, impactful solutions.
• Demonstrated success mentoring and developing technical leaders, strengthening engineering culture, and raising talent density.
• Strong strategic thinking, communication, and cross‑functional partnership skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Experience architecting scalable, resilient AI systems and driving engineering excellence across large teams.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation ranges depending on region, including bonus and equity opportunities.
• Fully remote working environment across NAMER and EMEA.
• Transparent and equitable pay practices aligned with individual impact and demonstrated performance.
• Comprehensive benefits package tailored to each region, covering health, wellbeing, and work‑life balance.
• Opportunities for continuous learning, leadership development, and high‑impact career progression.
• Dynamic, inclusive environment that values diversity, innovation, and flexible work arrangements.

Why Apply Through Jobgether?

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