Hybrid Senior Director, AI & Software Engineering

at Brookaire Company

• Job title: Senior Director, AI & Software Engineering
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior
• Salary: $140,700 - $280,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Charlottesville, United States

About the role

• Senior Director overseeing AI engineering and standards at CFA Institute. Leading complex AI initiatives and multidisciplinary teams to advance enterprise AI capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead execution of CFA Institute’s AI and data engineering roadmap, including platforms, MLOps, and AI-enabled products.
• Serve as enterprise steward for AI engineering platforms, ensuring alignment with architecture and responsible AI principles.
• Translate emerging AI technologies into scalable, production-grade business solutions.
• Own platform engineering outcomes, operating discipline, and technical coherence across strategic initiatives.
• Establish and enforce AI engineering standards for quality, explainability, bias mitigation, performance, reliability, and monitoring.
• Oversee MLOps and DevSecOps, including model CI/CD, feature management, observability, and lifecycle automation.
• Manage a portfolio of AI engineering initiatives, ensuring predictable delivery, quality, and risk management.
• Lead AI-related incident response, vulnerability management, and remediation.
• Partner with Product, Data, Legal, Risk, and business leaders to ensure ethical, compliant AI deployment.
• Build organizational capability through AI talent development, coaching, and knowledge sharing.
• Lead and develop high-performing AI engineering teams with a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Manage strategic vendors and partners to ensure quality, continuity, and value realization.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree or equivalent experience in computer science, data science, AI, or related field preferred.
• 10–15+ years of progressive experience in software, data, or AI engineering, including enterprise-scale platforms.
• 3–6+ years of experience leading and managing senior engineering teams and complex delivery portfolios.
• Demonstrated experience delivering production-grade AI solutions at scale.
• Strong understanding of responsible AI, model governance, and regulatory considerations.
• Exceptional communication, analytical, and leadership skills.
• Proven ability to partner effectively with engineering, security, and business stakeholders at senior levels
• Strong strategic thinking and roadmap development skills
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing capabilities
• Deep understanding of balancing security, compliance, and customer experience
• Outstanding communication, problem solving, and analytical skills
• High level of organizational agility and ability to manage complex, interdependent priorities.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage for you and your family
• Generous leave and time off
• Competitive retirement plans
• Flexible work options
• Wellness, education, and support programs
• Eligibility for an annual incentive bonus
• 12% employer contribution to a 401(k) or pension plan