Assistant Director - Applied AI Engineer

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for an Assistant Director - Applied AI Engineer in the United States. This role sits at the intersection of applied artificial intelligence, full-stack engineering, and real-world business transformation. You will design and build end-to-end AI-powered applications that directly improve critical workflows and decision-making processes. The position requires both strong technical depth and product thinking, as you translate ambiguous business challenges into scalable, production-ready solutions. You will work closely with cross-functional stakeholders to embed AI into everyday operations, enabling smarter, faster, and more automated outcomes. The environment is highly collaborative, research-informed, and focused on delivering measurable impact through practical AI systems. You will also play a leadership role in shaping engineering standards, mentoring peers, and driving technical excellence across projects. Accountabilities This role is responsible for designing, building, and owning applied AI solutions that address high-impact business problems and improve real operational workflows. • Identify high-friction business problems and translate them into well-structured technical and AI-driven solutions. • Design and build end-to-end full-stack applications powered by modern AI and machine learning technologies. • Own technical architecture, design decisions, and trade-offs across assigned projects. • Deploy production-grade AI systems and ensure ongoing performance, scalability, and reliability. • Partner closely with users and stakeholders to understand workflows and convert insights into technical requirements. • Review, test, and approve code to maintain high standards of quality, maintainability, and consistency. • Mentor and guide engineers, contributing to team growth, engineering practices, and technical excellence. • Continuously improve internal tools, development processes, and applied AI engineering standards. Requirements This role requires strong full-stack engineering expertise combined with deep applied AI experience and the ability to operate in ambiguous, high-impact problem spaces. • 8+ years of experience in software engineering, with strong full-stack development capabilities. • Proven experience building and deploying production AI/ML solutions, including agentic AI systems. • Strong understanding of modern AI frameworks, machine learning techniques, and applied AI architectures. • Experience designing scalable, reliable software systems across the full technology stack. • Ability to translate complex, ambiguous business problems into clear technical solutions. • Strong technical leadership skills with experience owning architecture and engineering decisions. • Excellent communication skills, especially when explaining technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. • Experience mentoring engineers and contributing to engineering best practices and standards. • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent practical experience). • Strong product mindset with the ability to align engineering work with business outcomes. Benefits • Competitive base salary range: $116,500 - $192,300 (depending on experience and location). • Incentive compensation eligibility in addition to base pay. • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage. • Paid parental leave and generous paid time off policies. • 401(k) retirement plan with employer contribution options. • Life, disability, and accident insurance coverage. • Employee stock purchase plan with discount opportunities. • Tuition reimbursement and professional development support. • Inclusive, innovation-driven environment focused on applied AI impact. How Jobgether Works We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team. We appreciate your interest and wish you the best! Why Apply Through Jobgether? Data Privacy Notice: By submitting your application, you acknowledge that Jobgether will process your personal data to evaluate your candidacy and share relevant information with the hiring employer. This processing is based on legitimate interest and pre-contractual measures under applicable data protection laws (including GDPR). You may exercise