Director of Engineering - AI

LinkedIn is seeking a Director of Engineering - AI to lead their Marketing Solutions (LMS) AI Engineering Team. This is a crucial role within LinkedIn's $6B+ B2B Advertising Platform, focusing on leveraging AI technology to power their advertising business. The position offers a hybrid work environment, combining remote work flexibility with office collaboration.

The role involves leading a team of world-class applied researchers and ML/AI engineers who solve cutting-edge AI problems to help businesses reach and engage professional audiences at scale. The director will be responsible for building and scaling the technology stack that powers LinkedIn's advertising business, including advertiser experiences, ad serving platform, and ad products.

As Director of Engineering - AI, you'll be instrumental in building a strong technology-driven culture and overseeing top talent in the field. The position requires a blend of technical expertise in AI/ML, particularly in advertising applications, and strong leadership skills to manage teams of 40+ individuals including first/second-line managers.

Key technical aspects include working with large-scale engineering systems, big data technologies like Hadoop, Spark, and distributed systems. The role demands experience with high QPS systems and handling massive amounts of high-frequency data. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in computer science or related fields, with publications and patents being highly valued.

The position offers competitive compensation ($218,000 - $357,000) and comprehensive benefits, including health and wellness programs, equity, and 401k. This is an exceptional opportunity to shape the future of AI applications in digital advertising while working with one of the world's leading professional networks.