Associate Director, Software Engineering

The team's mission is to design and integrate an intelligent AI Assistant, employing Generative AI technology, into our existing web application ecosystem. As Associate Director, you will lead a diverse team of highly skilled engineers and data scientists who are passionate about utilizing cutting-edge technology to achieve transformative business outcomes.

With the advent of Generative AI, we are witnessing a paradigm shift in software development and business intelligence. This leadership role positions you at the helm of our AI transformation initiative, driving strategic decisions that will directly impact our competitive advantage and deliver transformative solutions to our customers across global markets.

• Strategic Leadership

  : Drive the technical vision and roadmap for next-generation AI applications across the organization

• Organizational Influence

  : Shape company-wide AI adoption strategies based on the latest research and industry trends

• Team Development

  : Build, mentor, and lead a world-class engineering team while fostering a culture of innovation

• Executive Visibility

  : Present to senior leadership and influence key technology investment decisions

• Market Impact

  : Position the organization as a leader in AI-driven business intelligence solutions

What We're Looking For
We are seeking a highly skilled Associate Director to lead our Generative AI engineering initiatives. This leadership role combines deep technical expertise in back-end development with strategic team management, specifically focusing on C#, Java, and Python technologies. You will drive the architecture, development, and integration of AI capabilities, particularly Large Language Models (LLMs) like GPT, into our existing web application ecosystem while leading a team of talented engineers to deliver transformative AI solutions.

Requirements

• Education

  : Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field; master's preferred

• Leadership Experience

  : 3+ years of engineering management experience with teams of 4+ people

• Technical Expertise

  : 7+ years of experience building enterprise-scale software with C#, .NET, and modern web frameworks

• AI/ML Background

  : 2+ years of hands-on experience with Large Language Models, machine learning frameworks, or AI application development

• Cloud Proficiency

  : Advanced experience with AWS services; deep knowledge of serverless architectures (Lambda, SQS, API Gateway)

• Frontend Knowledge

  : Strong understanding of modern frontend frameworks (Angular, React, Vue) and their integration with AI services

Preferred Qualifications

• AI Expertise

  : Extensive experience with LLMs, OpenAI API, Azure AI Services, or similar platforms

• Framework Experience

  : Proficiency with LangChain, Semantic Kernel, or other AI orchestration frameworks

• Enterprise Architecture

  : Experience designing and implementing large-scale, distributed AI systems

• Agile Leadership

  : Proven track record of leading teams in Agile/Scrum environments

• Business Acumen

  : Experience translating business requirements into technical solutions and communicating technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders

Leadership Competencies

• Vision & Strategy

  : Ability to develop and communicate compelling technical visions that align with business goals

• People Development

  : Proven track record of growing and developing high-performing engineering teams

• Innovation

  : Demonstrates creative problem-solving and drives innovation in a rapidly evolving field

• Collaboration

  : Excellence in cross-functional partnership and influence without authority

• Adaptability

  : Thrives in ambiguous environments and can pivot strategies based on changing business needs.