Head of AI and Machine Learning Engineering
Core
Lead the strategy and execution of AI/ML systems to automate complex work, improve customer experiences, and support decision-making for small businesses.
Role type
Senior technical executive (Head of AI/MLE)
Builds
End-to-end AI/ML systems, ML platforms, and risk modeling capabilities for small business workflows.
Domain
Fintech / Small business HR & Payroll
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Strategic leadership of AI/ML organizations, classical ML and GenAI/LLM expertise, production-scale deployment, software engineering and systems background, platform tooling and guardrails, executive-level investment judgment, cross-functional influence.
Preferred skills
Fintech or regulated environment experience, advanced degree in CS/Data Science.
Technologies
Classical ML, GenAI/LLMs, statistical modeling, risk modeling, retrieval, agents, observability.
Responsibilities
Define and execute AI/ML systems strategy, partner with senior leaders to identify customer value, shape AI-native product building, develop ML platform capabilities, drive technical judgment on investments, set KPIs for AI/ML performance, stay current on AI/ML advancements.
Seniority
Executive (VP/Director level), hands-on strategic leadership