AI71 is an applied research team dedicated to creating helpful and responsible AI agents for knowledge workers. Working closely with our industry partners, our cross-functional teams of AI experts build products grounded in the cutting-edge research of our colleagues from the Technology Innovation Institute (TII). We are passionate about bridging the gap between breakthrough AI research and practical real-world applications — building tools that empower people, streamline complex workflows, and make knowledge more accessible.
As the Director of Engineering, you will lead and scale our engineering organization to deliver state-of-the-art AI solutions. You will be responsible for driving the technical execution of our applied research, shaping engineering strategy, and ensuring operational excellence across multiple product teams. This is a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of AI research and product development, influencing the direction of next-gen intelligent systems.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and grow a world-class engineering team, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence.
- Partner closely with research, product, and design teams to deliver intelligent, scalable, and reliable AI-powered solutions.
- Translate advanced research into production-grade systems and services.
- Define and execute engineering strategy and architecture in alignment with company goals.
- Oversee project timelines, technical roadmaps, and delivery milestones.
- Champion best practices in software engineering, including testing, performance, and security.
- Ensure high standards in code quality, system reliability, and platform scalability.
- Collaborate with external partners and internal stakeholders to integrate cutting-edge AI into real-world use cases.
Qualifications
- 12+ years of engineering experience, with at least 5 years in leadership roles managing high-performing technical teams.
- Proven experience in building and scaling complex software systems, preferably involving AI/ML technologies.
- Strong technical background in distributed systems, cloud infrastructure, or large-scale data processing.
- Familiarity with machine learning frameworks and applied AI is a plus.
- Track record of successfully shipping products from concept to production.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Passion for working in a fast-paced, research-driven, and mission-oriented environment.
Why Join Us
- Be part of a cutting-edge AI initiative with a focus on real impact.
- Collaborate with world-class researchers and engineers.
- Influence the future of human-AI collaboration.
- Competitive compensation and benefits.
- A culture that values curiosity, autonomy, and purpose.
