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 arrangement, combining remote work flexibility with office collaboration.

The role involves leading a team of world-class applied researchers and ML/AI engineers who develop cutting-edge AI solutions for advertising systems. You'll be responsible for building and maintaining the technology stack that powers LinkedIn's advertising business, including advertiser experiences, ad serving platform, and ad products. The position requires strong technical leadership in AI/ML, particularly in advertising applications, combined with proven people management experience.

As Director, you'll shape the technical direction of LinkedIn's advertising AI systems while developing and mentoring a large team of talented engineers and researchers. The role demands both deep technical expertise in machine learning and big data technologies, as well as strong leadership skills to drive cross-functional collaboration and innovation.

Key technical areas include working with large-scale systems, big data technologies (Hadoop, Spark), and advanced AI/ML applications. You'll be responsible for architectural decisions that balance business impact, operational efficiency, and cost effectiveness. The position offers competitive compensation ($218,000 - $357,000) plus benefits, and the opportunity to impact LinkedIn's mission of creating economic opportunities for the global workforce.

The ideal candidate will bring both technical depth in AI/ML and proven leadership experience managing large engineering teams. You'll work at the intersection of cutting-edge AI technology and business impact, helping organizations reach and engage professional audiences at scale through innovative marketing solutions.