Partnerize is seeking a Director, AI Automation Engineering to establish in-house AI capabilities, own the technical strategy, and guide the transition from external consultants to a world-class internal team, to transform the way businesses grow through partnership automation.
Requirements
- Deep experience in Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and expert-level knowledge of Vertex AI (e.g., Vertex AI Pipelines, Model Registry, Feature Store, Agent Engine)
- Proven hands-on experience architecting and leading the implementation of AI Agent Frameworks using tools like LangGraph, LangChain, or the Google ADK
- Expert-level understanding of LLM concepts, including planning, tool use, and autonomous task execution, coupled with demonstrable expertise in RAG system design, vector databases (e.g., Redis), and embedding models
- Fluency in Python and a strong background in DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure-as-code (IaC) for AI systems
- Strong command of prompt engineering and generative AI model evaluation metrics (e.g., factuality, coherence)
- Full-stack capabilities, including experience with Vercel/Next.js/React UIs, are a significant plus
- Experience with Vertex AI, Model Registry, Feature Store, Agent Engine, LangGraph, LangChain, or the Google ADK
Responsibilities
- Build and lead the team turning our AI vision into a production-grade, scalable reality
- Mentor, lead and develop a small, high-performing team of AI Automation Engineers, setting the technical direction and fostering a strong engineering culture
- Own the technical knowledge transfer and operational handover from our external consultant partners to your internal FTE team, ensuring project continuity and building long-term, in-house expertise
- Lead the technical knowledge transfer and operational handover from our external consultant partners, acting as the primary internal subject matter expert to ensure long-term, in-house success
- Working with our Sr Dr of Data Science & VP of Architecture, serve as the primary technical owner and strategist for the design, construction, and long-term evolution of our enterprise-wide Agentic AI Framework
- Champion a culture of rapid experimentation and technical excellence
- Act as the senior technical mentor for the AI Automation Engineers, guiding their work, performing advanced architecture and code reviews, and upskilling the team on complex AI/ML concepts
Other
- 7+ years of experience in a senior technical leadership role (e.g., Staff/Principal Engineer, Architect), with a demonstrated ability to own and lead complex, ambiguous projects from concept to production
- A passion for mentorship and a proven ability to raise the technical bar for an entire team
- A strong track record of owning and delivering cross-functional technical projects and platforms
- Ability to think strategically, balancing long-term technical health with short-term business goals and managing the risks of a rapidly evolving AI landscape
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to manage consultant relationships and translate complex AI concepts to senior business partners
