The company is looking to solve complex cybersecurity challenges by developing innovative AI solutions that empower organizations to proactively detect, respond to, and prevent security risks and threats in real time. The Director of AI Engineering will lead the development of these solutions and shape how AI powers the future of security at Rapid7.
Requirements
- 10+ years of experience in data science, machine learning, or AI, with at least 5 years in a leadership role
- Proven track record of building and leading high-performing, cross-functional AI or ML teams at scale
- Strong experience driving AI/ML product development from research through to production deployment
- Deep understanding of the AI/ML lifecycle, including model development, MLOps, experimentation, and monitoring
- Experience partnering closely with Product, Engineering, and executive leadership to shape strategy and influence outcomes
- Strong background in managing risk, prioritizing initiatives, and aligning technical work with business goals
Responsibilities
- You will lead end-to-end development of AI solutions, from research and prototyping to production deployment
- You will guide the team in balancing speed with quality, always maintaining a high bar for impact and reliability
- You will scale and manage a globally distributed team of top-tier Data Scientists, AI Engineers, MLOps Engineers and Software Engineers.
- You will help establish a culture of technical excellence, strategic thinking, and data-informed decision-making
- You will set the vision and execution strategy for the AI Center of Excellence, ensuring scalable, secure, and impactful outcomes
- You will collaborate across functions including Product, Engineering, User Experience, Information Security, Legal and others to align AI work with company priorities
Other
- You will play a critical leadership role, responsible for not just development, but also for driving cross-functional strategy, execution, and risk management.
- You will partner closely with leaders across the business to turn AI innovation into meaningful, secure customer outcomes.
- Excellent communication and storytelling skills, with the ability to influence across technical and non-technical audiences
- Experience working in cybersecurity or a similarly complex, fast-paced domain is a plus
- Comfort operating in global, matrixed organizations and building teams across geographies
