Director of Engineering - AI

LinkedIn is seeking a Director of Engineering - AI to lead their Marketing Solutions (LMS) AI Engineering Team, which powers their $6B+ B2B advertising platform. This is an exceptional opportunity to shape the future of AI-driven advertising technology at global scale.

The role combines technical leadership with people management, requiring someone who can both architect sophisticated AI systems and build high-performing teams. You'll lead a world-class group of applied researchers and ML engineers developing cutting-edge AI solutions that help businesses reach and engage professional audiences effectively.

As Director, you'll be responsible for driving technical strategy and implementation across LinkedIn's advertising ecosystem. This includes building and scaling the technology stack powering advertiser experiences, ad serving platforms, and innovative ad products. You'll need to balance technical excellence with business impact while managing teams of 40+ individuals.

The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in AI/ML techniques, particularly in advertising applications, along with proven experience leading large engineering organizations. You'll need to be equally comfortable diving into technical architecture discussions and developing your team's leadership capabilities.

Key focus areas include:

• Driving adoption of cutting-edge AI/ML solutions
• Building scalable systems handling massive data volumes
• Developing best practices and engineering standards
• Leading cross-functional initiatives and alignment
• Growing technical and leadership talent

LinkedIn offers an excellent compensation package including base salary, annual bonus, equity, and comprehensive benefits. The hybrid work environment provides flexibility while maintaining team collaboration.

This is a unique opportunity to:

• Lead AI innovation at massive scale
• Shape the future of B2B advertising technology
• Build and mentor world-class technical teams
• Drive business impact through cutting-edge engineering
• Work with industry-leading AI/ML talent

If you're passionate about applying AI to real-world problems, leading technical teams, and working at scale, this role offers an exceptional platform to make your mark on the future of professional advertising.