Sr. Director, Engineering - Applied AI

About This Role

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Sr. Director, Engineering - Applied AI in Switzerland.

This is a strategic leadership role at the forefront of applied artificial intelligence, focused on building and scaling impactful, customer-facing AI solutions. You will lead multiple engineering teams, driving innovation in AI orchestration and automation technologies. The role blends deep technical expertise with organizational leadership, requiring a balance between experimentation and delivery at scale. Working in a fully remote and globally distributed environment, you will collaborate closely with product, design, and go-to-market teams. You will shape the future of AI-powered platforms, translating emerging technologies into real-world applications. This position is ideal for a visionary engineering leader passionate about delivering meaningful AI-driven experiences.

Accountabilities

• Lead and scale multiple engineering teams focused on applied AI and automation technologies
• Define and execute the technical strategy for AI orchestration and platform capabilities
• Drive the development and deployment of user-facing AI and machine learning features
• Foster a culture of innovation, experimentation, and engineering excellence
• Collaborate cross-functionally with product, design, and business teams to align on strategy and execution
• Guide architectural decisions, ensuring scalability, reliability, and performance of AI systems
• Mentor and develop engineering leaders and teams, maintaining a high bar for talent and performance
• Translate emerging AI trends into practical, high-impact product solutions
• Champion customer-centric development by aligning technical initiatives with user needs and business outcomes

Requirements

• Extensive experience in engineering leadership roles, with a strong focus on AI, machine learning, or data-driven platforms
• Proven track record of building and delivering AI-powered products at scale
• Hands-on experience with LLMs, machine learning systems, and end-to-end product integration
• Strong technical background with the ability to make architectural and strategic decisions
• Experience leading and growing high-performing, distributed engineering teams
• Ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, ambiguous environments with evolving technologies
• Strong collaboration and communication skills across technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Experience partnering with product and design teams to deliver cohesive solutions
• Passion for innovation and continuous improvement in AI technologies and applications

Benefits

• Competitive executive-level compensation package with equity and performance-based bonuses
• Fully remote work environment with global flexibility
• Opportunity to shape the future of AI-driven products at scale
• Collaborative and inclusive culture focused on innovation and impact
• Professional development and learning opportunities
• Flexible work schedule promoting work-life balance
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits