Manager, AI Engineering and Vendor Operations
Core
Lead AI engineering teams and manage vendor operations for NPR's AI Labs, shaping technical strategy and ensuring responsible AI deployment.
Role type
Manager, AI Engineering and Vendor Operations
Builds
AI-powered metadata services, AI coding frameworks, and vendor-managed AI tooling
Domain
Media / Public Broadcasting / AI Infrastructure
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
Python, Large Language Models (LLMs), Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), Semantic Search, SQL, Cloud Data Warehouses (BigQuery, Snowflake), Model Evaluation, Prompt Engineering, API Integration, Vendor Security Assessment, Data Privacy
Preferred skills
Media organization experience, Procurement/Legal collaboration, Team onboarding
Technologies
Azure, AWS, GCP, Claude, Gemini, Gemma, Llama
Responsibilities
Manage and mentor entry/mid-level AI engineers; Lead technical planning and sprint execution for AI projects; Develop AI coding frameworks and standards; Review code and architecture for quality and security; Build automated testing and model evaluation practices; Coordinate production support and incident reviews; Evaluate AI vendors and tools for build-vs-buy decisions; Manage vendor relationships and lifecycle; Track vendor usage, spend, and budget compliance.
Seniority
Manager, hands-on IC with team leadership
