Director of Engineering - AI

LinkedIn is the world's largest professional network platform that helps professionals achieve more in their careers through connections, opportunities, and insights.
$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 is seeking a Director of Engineering - AI to lead their Marketing Solutions (LMS) AI Engineering Team. This is a pivotal role within LinkedIn's $6B+ B2B Advertising Platform, focusing on leveraging AI technology to power their advertising business.

The position offers an exciting opportunity to work at the intersection of AI and advertising technology, leading a team of world-class applied researchers and ML/AI engineers. You'll be responsible for developing cutting-edge AI solutions that help businesses reach, engage, and convert professional audiences at scale.

As Director, you'll shape the technical direction of LinkedIn's advertising ecosystem, making architectural decisions that impact millions of users. You'll lead a large team of 40+ individuals, including first and second-line managers, fostering a culture of innovation and technical excellence.

The role requires a strong technical background in AI/ML, particularly in advertising applications, combined with proven leadership experience. You'll work with big data technologies and high-QPS systems, making decisions that balance business impact, operational efficiency, and cost effectiveness.

LinkedIn offers a flexible hybrid work environment, competitive compensation including base salary, annual bonus, and equity, plus comprehensive health benefits. The company's mission of creating economic opportunities for every member of the global workforce provides a meaningful context for your work.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a technical leader who wants to make a significant impact at scale, working with cutting-edge AI technology while leading and developing top talent in the field. You'll be at the forefront of innovation in B2B advertising, helping shape the future of professional marketing solutions.

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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
  • Improve craftsmanship by developing best practices and strategies
  • Lead cross-team/cross-functional discussions and drive alignment on product/technology strategy
  • Define quality and efficiency standards for 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

  • Bachelor's degree in quantitative field (Computer Science, Operational Research, Statistics, Economics or related)
  • 5+ years of experience in management positions
  • Strong background in AI/ML techniques with applications to Advertising domain
  • Experience managing teams of 40+ individuals and first/second-line managers
  • Good understanding of large-scale engineering systems
  • Strong leadership abilities and communication skills
  • Experience with big data technologies (Hadoop, Spark, distributed key-value stores)
  • 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
  • Time away benefits
  • Annual performance bonus
  • Stock benefits
  • Hybrid work option

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