Sr Director - AI Platform Engineering - D&A

equifax; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Healthcare package

Paid time off

Job summary

Equifax is seeking an AI Engineering Lead to architect and own a next-generation Agentic AI Platform. You will lead design and implementation of an autonomous agent fabric, enabling complex workflows with specialized AI agents in a secure enterprise environment.

This leadership role requires deep CS fundamentals, data analytics expertise, and experience deploying Generative/Agentic AI at scale. The role emphasizes collaboration across functions with 4 days in-office in Alpharetta, GA and Friday

Qualifications

• BS degree in a STEM field or equivalent discipline.
• 10+ years in a related role focusing on predictive models and analytics.
• Experience designing or deploying Generative AI or Agentic AI in enterprise/production.

Responsibilities

• Serve as internal/external SME on data structures, analytics, algorithms, and deployable solutions across multiple projects.
• Lead analytical strategy to create industry impact and business advantage.
• Evaluate data sources and design code to improve productivity and update existing code.
• Lead programs that generate revenue through predictive models, risk assessment, fraud detection, or recommendation engines.
• Evaluate external data sources and perform due diligence.
• Review and guide deliverables of senior data scientists for quality and accuracy.
• Communicate results to C-level and external stakeholders; articulate industry impact.
• Act as SME consultant for COE/BU/Regions and share best practices globally.

Skills

Data structures

Analytics

Algorithms/models

CS fundamentals

Data preparation

Education

BS in STEM

Tools

None

Job description

Equifax is where you can power your possible. If you want to achieve your true potential, chart new paths, develop new skills, collaborate with bright minds, and make a meaningful impact, we want to hear from you.

We are seeking a visionary AI Engineering Lead to serve as the primary architect and technical owner of our next-generation Agentic AI Platform. In this role, you will lead the design and implementation of an enterprise-grade "Agent Harness & Orchestrator"-a scalable fabric designed to replace rigid, linear pipelines with autonomous, specialized AI agents capable of executing complex, multi-step engineering and analytical workflows.

This is an elite technical leadership position. You will move beyond simple LLM wrapping to build a production-ready multi-agent ecosystem. Your team will design Agentic platform to support the construction of agents with dedicated "Skills" (tool-calling, deterministic execution, data synthesis) and "Knowledge" (RAG, domain-specific memory, state management). You will bridge the gap between cutting-edge AI research and robust systems engineering, creating a platform that allows autonomous agents to collaborate, self-correct, and deploy workflows reliably at scale within a highly secure and regulated enterprise environment.

We believe great things happen when teams connect. Our schedule is built around 4 days of high-impact, in-office collaboration (Monday-Thursday) , paired with Friday Flexibility to wrap up your week remotely.

This role reports to our office Alpharetta, GA office.

This position does not offer immigration sponsorship (current or future) including F-1 STEM OPT extension support.

This is a direct-hire role and is not open to C2C or vendors.

What you'll do

• Serves as internal and external SME on data structures, analytics, algorithms/models, and strong computer science fundamentals to lead data preparation, analytics, and development of deployable solutions across multiple projects


• Lead the analytical strategy that creates significant industry impact, educating and promoting business solutions for increased competitive advantage.


• Evaluate new data sources, provide recommendations on the value of data sources, and design code to improve the productivity of Equifax, enhance and update code where needed.


• Leads multiple programs of solutions that generate significant Equifax revenue, collaborating with other stakeholders to support the development of predictive models, risk assessments, fraud detection, recommendation engines, etc. influencing decisions on the solution and enabling teams to execute.


• Contributes to evaluation of external data sources, provide due diligence recommendations


• Evaluates the technical work of highly experienced data scientists guiding them on deliverable quality and accuracy


• Communicates results to c-level management and external stakeholders, able to communicate the industry impact of the work


• Serve as SME consultant for COE / Business Unit / Regions, share best practices globally

What experience you need

• BS degree in a STEM major or equivalent discipline


• 10+ years of experience in a related role required, with extensive industry experience with predictive models


• Experience designing or deploying Generative AI or Agentic AI solutions in an enterprise or production environment


• Extensive engineering or technology background with specific knowledge of Data & Analytics


• Excellent executive presence and communication skills, proven ability to work across business units and with internal stakeholders


• Additional role-based certifications may be required depending upon region/BU requirements

What could set you apart

• Cloud certification strongly preferred


• Financial services experience

We offer comprehensive compensation and healthcare packages, 401k matching, paid time off, and organizational growth potential through our online learning platform with guided career tracks.

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Function: Function - Data and Analytics

Primary Location: USA-Atlanta JV White

Schedule: Full time