Director of AI

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/ $225000 - $265000 annum

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$225000 - $265000

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Permanent

Director of AI

Remote (U.S.-based)

$225,000 - $265,000 Salary + Bonus

About the Company

Our client is a global education leader undergoing a major digital transformation - evolving from traditional publishing into an AI-driven provider of personalized learning and data-powered educational experiences.

They're leveraging LLMs to reimagine how students learn, with a mission to create measurable impact on learning outcomes rather than just optimizing engagement metrics.

About the Role

We're seeking a Director of AI to lead generative AI strategy and product development within the Higher Education business unit. This person will work cross-functionally with Product, Data, and Engineering teams to scale AI applications that personalize learning and improve student outcomes.

You'll guide a small but growing team and serve as a technical and strategic leader - balancing vision with hands-on expertise in AI systems delivery.

Key Responsibilities

  • Define and execute the GenAI roadmap for the Higher Education business unit.
  • Lead development of AI-powered learning tools and personalization systems.
  • Partner closely with Product and Data leaders to assess feasibility and deliver results.
  • Manage and mentor a high-performing team of ML engineers and data scientists.
  • Drive ethical AI practices, ensuring safety, accuracy, and transparency in model outputs.

Desired Experience

  • PhD, MS, or equivalent experience in Applied Math, Physics, Statistics, or a related field.
  • 7-10 years of progressive experience in AI / ML, moving from hands-on contributor to leadership.
  • Proven success in shipping GenAI applications to production.
  • Strong technical fluency in Python, PyTorch/TensorFlow, LLM integration (OpenAI, LangChain, RAG), and MLOps principles.
  • Background in education, edtech, or mission-driven tech preferred.
  • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

CONTACT

Meredith Markowitz
She/Her/Hers

Senior Internal Recruiter

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