AI & Data Science Director: ML, LLM, Strategy

Artefact; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Artefact in New York City is seeking a senior AI/ML leader to design and deliver production-grade AI solutions, from classical ML to LLM-powered systems, and to guide context engineering, harnessing, and tuning practices. You will shape architecture, mentor engineers, and collaborate with clients and stakeholders in a fast‑growing startup environment.

Ideal candidates have 8+ years in Data Science/ML, proven LLM experience, strong communication, and a Master\'s degree.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of Data Science and ML experience with production deployments.
• Expertise in generative AI/LLM engineering (context engineering, agent harnesses, RAG, fine-tuning).
• Master's degree in CS/Engineering/Math or related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and delivery of production AI systems (classic ML to LLM apps).
• Define context engineering, harnessing, and tuning practices.
• Partner with clients and stakeholders to shape proposals and solution designs.

Skills

Data Science

Machine Learning

LLM Architecture

Team Leadership

Education

Master's degree

Tools

LangGraph

LangChain

PyTorch

Vertex AI

Job description

Artefact in New York City is seeking a senior AI/ML leader to design and deliver production-grade AI solutions, from classical ML to LLM-powered systems, and to guide context engineering, harnessing, and tuning practices. You will shape architecture, mentor engineers, and collaborate with clients and stakeholders in a fast‑growing startup environment.

Ideal candidates have 8+ years in Data Science/ML, proven LLM experience, strong communication, and a Master\'s degree.