Asst Dir-Applied AI Engineer

PassFort; United States; Remote; USD 117,000 - 169,000; Full time

Job summary

Moody's is seeking an Assistant Director of Applied AI Engineering to remotely drive AI-powered software solutions. You will design, build, and deliver full-stack applications, owning delivery end-to-end and translating user needs into software decisions.

You will lead technical design, mentor engineers, and collaborate with stakeholders to prioritize impactful work, shaping responsible AI adoption across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related technical field or equivalent practical experience.
• Strong background in designing, building, and delivering reliable software across the full stack.
• Hands-on experience with AI workloads and production-grade ML systems.

Responsibilities

• Build and lead the development of AI-powered software solutions from discovery through production.
• Identify high-friction business problems and design software solutions that address them.
• Lead technical design and direction on projects, communicating tradeoffs to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Skills

Full stack

Python

TypeScript

GoLang

AWS

Kubernetes

LLMs in prod

Cloud infra

Enterprise data

Product decisions

AI leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

React

HashiCorp Stack

Job description

Asst Dir-Applied AI Engineer

Remote, United States

At Moody's, we unite the brightest minds to turn today’s risks into tomorrow’s opportunities. We do this by striving to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome to be who they are—with the freedom to exchange ideas, think innovatively, and listen to each other and customers in meaningful ways. Moody’s is transforming how the world sees risk. As a global leader in ratings and integrated risk assessment, we’re advancing AI to move from insight to action—enabling intelligence that not only understands complexity but responds to it. We decode risk to unlock opportunity, helping our clients navigate uncertainty with clarity, speed, and confidence.

If you are excited about this opportunity but do not meet every single requirement, please apply! You still may be a great fit for this role or other open roles. We are seeking candidates who model our values: invest in every relationship, lead with curiosity, champion diverse perspectives, turn inputs into actions, and uphold trust through integrity.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong generalist engineering experience with the ability to design, build, and deliver reliable software across the full stack
• Proficiency in Python or similar for backend services and AI workloads, and TypeScript or React (or comparable frameworks) for frontend development
• Hands on experience with GoLang, AWS and Kubernetes / Hashi Stack are must haves
• Hands-on experience with large language models in production, including retrieval-augmented generation, evaluations, and deployment
• Working knowledge of cloud infrastructure, containerization, and the operational responsibilities that come with owning production services
• Experience working with complex, real-world data sources including documents, contracts, and internal enterprise systems
• Demonstrated product instinct with the ability to translate user needs into software decisions and clearly communicate technical tradeoffs to non-engineers
• Proven ability to lead projects independently and serve as a strong collaborative teammate when appropriate
• Deep expertise in artificial intelligence, with a track record of implementing advanced AI solutions to drive strategic transformation and operational efficiency. Strong experience using AI tools to lead innovation initiatives. Demonstrated leadership in managing AI-related risks, ensuring ethical governance, and fostering a culture of responsible AI adoption across the organization

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience

Responsibilities

Build and lead the development of AI-powered software solutions that solve real business problems across Moody's, from discovery through production

• Identify high-friction problems across the business and design software solutions that address them effectively
• Build full-stack applications powered by modern AI tooling, owning delivery end-to-end
• Lead technical design and direction on assigned projects, articulating tradeoffs clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Spend meaningful time with end users to understand how they work and translate those insights into informed product decisions
• Ship to production and maintain accountability for the quality and performance of systems post-launch
• Review, test, and approve code to ensure quality, consistency, and alignment with engineering standards
• Support and mentor engineers on the team, contributing to their technical growth and development
• Contribute to continuous improvement of team practices, tooling, and standards

About the Team

Our Applied AI Engineering team is responsible for driving innovation and building scalable AI solutions across Moody's. The team identifies high-impact problems across the business and builds the software that solves them — from internal platforms that transform how our legal and operations teams work, to external products that reach our customers directly. By joining our team, you will be part of exciting work at the intersection of enterprise software and applied AI, contributing to enterprise-grade platforms, fostering responsible AI adoption, and enabling cutting-edge technologies that transform business processes globally. We believe better decisions come from putting the right information in front of the right people at the right time — and Applied AI, used with judgment and grounded in real workflows, is how we get there.

For US-based roles only: the anticipated hiring base salary range for this position is $116,500.00 - $169,000.00, depending on factors such as experience, education, level, skills, and location. This range is based on a full-time position. In addition to base salary, this role is eligible for incentive compensation. Moody’s also offers a competitive benefits package, including not but limited to medical, dental, vision, parental leave, paid time off, a 401(k) plan with employee and company contribution opportunities, life, disability, and accident insurance, a discounted employee stock purchase plan, and tuition reimbursement.

Moody's is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender, age, religion or creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital or familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Moody's also provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities or based on a sincerely held religious belief in accordance with applicable laws. If you need to inquire about a reasonable accommodation, or need assistance with completing the application process, please email [e-mail]. This contact information is for accommodation requests only, and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications

For San Francisco positions, qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

This position may be considered a promotional opportunity, pursuant to the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act.

Candidates for Moody's Corporation may be asked to disclose securities holdings pursuant to Moody’s Policy for Securities Trading and the requirements of the position. Employment is contingent upon compliance with the Policy, including remediation of positions in those holdings as necessary.