Director of AI

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US Remote / $220000 - $260000 annum

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Salary
SALARY:

$220000 - $260000

Location

LOCATION

US Remote

Job Type
JOB TYPE

Permanent

Director of AI

Remote (U.S.) | $220K-$260K base + bonus

A global leader in education technology is seeking a Director of AI to define and execute the company's Generative AI (GenAI) strategy-shaping how millions of learners engage with personalized, data-driven educational experiences. This is a rare opportunity to lead a high-visibility team building production-grade AI products that directly impact teaching and learning worldwide.

The Opportunity

You'll lead a team of AI and Data Science professionals developing cutting-edge GenAI applications across a portfolio of digital learning platforms. Reporting to the Chief Data Officer, you'll combine strategic leadership with technical depth-guiding initiatives from prototype to production while ensuring ethical, scalable, and measurable outcomes.

What You'll Do

  • Lead, mentor, and scale a world-class AI and Data Science team.
  • Define the vision and roadmap for Generative AI initiatives across products.
  • Partner with Product and Engineering to deliver end-to-end AI solutions.
  • Translate complex technical concepts into clear, actionable business insights.
  • Champion responsible and secure AI development aligned with educational integrity.

What You Bring

  • PhD (or equivalent experience) in AI, Data Science, or a related field.
  • 7+ years of experience delivering ML or GenAI systems in production.
  • Proven success leading high-performing technical teams.
  • Strength in cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder influence.
  • Exceptional communication skills-able to balance vision with execution.

Bonus Points

  • Experience in education, learning science, or other mission-driven industries.
  • Background in LLMOps, agent orchestration, or AI ethics/governance.

Why Join

  • Build meaningful AI products that make learning smarter, faster, and more human.
  • Work with a world-class data and engineering organization backed by significant investment in GenAI innovation.
  • Competitive compensation: up to ~$265K base + bonus + equity.
  • 100% remote within the U.S.

CONTACT

Joshua Poore

Associate Director

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