Director of Applied AI Engineering

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Director of Applied AI Engineering based in the United States. We are looking for a strategic and hands-on Director of Applied AI Engineering to build and lead a high-performing team that transforms artificial intelligence capabilities into production-ready business solutions. In this leadership role, you will drive the development and deployment of AI-powered applications that improve operational efficiency, customer experiences, and business performance. You will oversee the full AI delivery lifecycle, from workflow discovery and rapid prototyping to production deployment, evaluation, and ongoing optimization. Working across product, sales, marketing, operations, and risk functions, you will ensure AI solutions address real business needs while meeting rigorous security and compliance standards. You will establish the technical architecture, engineering practices, and responsible AI guardrails needed to scale adoption safely. This is an opportunity to shape an emerging AI engineering function in a fast-paced financial technology environment, combining technical leadership, team development, and measurable business impact.