Director, Software Engineering, Machine Learning
Description For Director, Software Engineering, Machine Learning
LinkedIn is seeking a Director of Software Engineering, Machine Learning to lead their Content Abuse Engineering charter in Bangalore, India. This is a pivotal leadership role within LinkedIn's Trust organization, focused on maintaining platform safety through cutting-edge AI technology.
The role combines technical expertise in machine learning with strong leadership capabilities, requiring 15+ years of ML experience and 10+ years of people management. The selected candidate will lead teams working on sophisticated AI applications including embedding-based retrieval, generative AI, and core foundational models.
As a director, you'll be responsible for both technical strategy and team leadership, managing multiple engineering teams and first-line managers. The position requires deep expertise in machine learning, particularly in areas like NLP, computer vision, and large language models. You'll work on critical systems that help keep LinkedIn's platform safe and trusted for millions of professionals worldwide.
The role offers the opportunity to shape LinkedIn's AI initiatives in India while working with cross-functional teams to define and execute content moderation strategies. LinkedIn provides a flexible hybrid work environment and comprehensive benefits including health programs and parental leave.
This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced engineering leader who combines technical depth in AI/ML with proven people leadership skills and a passion for solving complex problems at scale. The role offers the chance to make a significant impact on LinkedIn's trust and safety infrastructure while building and leading high-performing engineering teams.
Responsibilities For Director, Software Engineering, Machine Learning
- Lead the Content Abuse Engineering charter
- Lead AI and apps engineers and managers
- Own multiple charters including embedding based retrieval, generative AI, AI productivity, core foundational models
- Partner with cross functional leads to define roadmaps for content moderation
- Work closely with LinkedIn India leadership to build LinkedIn's brand in India
- Lead and inspire the team to perform at a high level
- Convert vague problems into well-defined solutions
- Deliver end-to-end solutions for high QPS systems
Requirements For Director, Software Engineering, Machine Learning
- 15+ years experience in machine learning, particularly in NLP, computer vision, generative AI, large language models, or similar areas
- MS or PhD in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence or related engineering experience
- 10+ years experience in people management
- 5+ years managing teams of 30+ individuals and first-line managers
- Strong background in machine learning and data mining techniques
- Good understanding of large scale engineering systems
- Experience in content moderation
- Strong leadership abilities
- Good relationship building and people skills
Benefits For Director, Software Engineering, Machine Learning
- Generous health and wellness programs
- Time away for employees of all levels
- Hybrid work option
- Trust to work where it works best for you and your teams
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