Director of Engineering - AI

LinkedIn is the world's largest professional network platform that helps professionals achieve more in their careers through connections and opportunities.
$218,000 - $357,000
Machine Learning
Principal Software Engineer
Hybrid
5,000+ Employees
5+ years of experience
AI · Enterprise SaaS · Advertising

Description For Director of Engineering - AI

LinkedIn, the world's largest professional network platform, is seeking a Director of Engineering - AI to lead their AI initiatives within the LinkedIn Marketing Solutions (LMS) division. This is a unique opportunity to join a $6B+ revenue business that's the largest and fastest growing scaled B2B Advertising Platform globally.

The role offers a hybrid work arrangement, combining remote work flexibility with in-office collaboration. As the Director of Engineering - AI, you'll lead a world-class team of applied researchers and ML/AI engineers focused on solving cutting-edge AI problems in the advertising domain. You'll be responsible for building and scaling the technology stack that powers LinkedIn's advertising business, including advertiser experiences, ad serving platform, and ad products.

The position requires strong technical leadership, with responsibilities including driving architectural decisions, implementing innovative solutions, and fostering a culture of engineering excellence. You'll manage a large team of 40+ individuals, including first and second-line managers, helping them pursue their passion and transform their careers.

Key technical areas include working with large-scale engineering systems, big data technologies (Hadoop, Spark), distributed key-value stores, streaming processes, and recommender systems. The role demands expertise in AI/ML techniques specifically applied to advertising, along with the ability to handle high QPS systems and massive amounts of high-frequency data.

The compensation package is highly competitive, ranging from $218,000 to $357,000 annually, plus additional benefits including health and wellness programs, equity, and annual performance bonuses. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineering leader who wants to make a significant impact at scale while working with cutting-edge AI technology in the advertising domain.

LinkedIn offers a collaborative and innovative culture, focusing on creating economic opportunities for every member of the global workforce. As a Director of Engineering - AI, you'll play a crucial role in advancing this mission while leading technical innovation in AI and machine learning applications for advertising technology.

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Responsibilities For Director of Engineering - AI

  • Build and ship software, drive architectural decisions across LMS teams
  • Drive adoption of cutting-edge solutions for marketing solutions products
  • Lead cross team/cross-functional discussions and drive alignment on product/technology strategy
  • Define the bar for quality and efficiency of software systems
  • Act as primary domain expert to influence technology choices
  • Lead by example to build culture of craftsmanship and innovation

Requirements For Director of Engineering - AI

  • Bachelors degree in a quantitative field - Computer Science, Operational Research, Statistics, Economics or related fields
  • 5+ years of experience in management positions
  • Strong background in AI/ML techniques with applications to the Advertising domain
  • Experience managing teams of 40+ individuals and first/second-line managers
  • Good understanding of large-scale engineering systems
  • Strong leadership abilities
  • Publications at conferences and patents are highly desirable

Benefits For Director of Engineering - AI

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Equity
  • Health and wellness programs
  • Generous time off
  • Annual performance bonus
  • Stock options
  • Hybrid work option

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