smart-working-solutions - AI Director / Director of Machine Learning (Remote, Full-Time) [AS256]

• 7+ years of experience in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data Science, or related technical disciplines. • 3+ years of experience in an AI Lead, AI Manager, Head of AI, Director-level, or equivalent leadership position. • Proven experience leading AI/ML initiatives from concept through production deployment. • Strong expertise in Machine Learning theory, algorithms, model development, and system design. • Advanced proficiency in Python and experience developing production-grade AI/ML solutions. • Strong experience with C++ and its application within AI, simulation, or high-performance systems. • Hands-on expertise with modern Machine Learning frameworks, including: • Strong understanding of Generative AI technologies, Large Language Models (LLMs), and AI-assisted workflows. • Experience evaluating, implementing, and integrating AI solutions into real-world products and systems. • Ability to assess AI technologies and communicate their strengths, weaknesses, limitations, and business applicability. • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills. • Experience leading cross-functional teams and influencing technical strategy. • Ability to balance innovation, experimentation, and practical delivery outcomes. • Strong problem-solving skills and a passion for continuous learning and improvement. • Experience mentoring engineers, researchers, and technical teams. • Experience within gaming, interactive entertainment, simulation, or real-time systems environments. • Experience developing or deploying agentic AI systems and autonomous workflows. • Familiarity with locally hosted AI models, fine-tuning strategies, and private AI infrastructure. • Experience working with reinforcement learning, NLP, computer vision, or multimodal AI systems. • Exposure to MLOps, model monitoring, and AI governance frameworks. • Experience integrating AI solutions into production software products at scale. • Knowledge of emerging AI development tools, coding assistants, and AI-driven engineering workflows. • Experience building and scaling AI teams within high-growth or innovation-focused organisations. • Passion for exploring emerging AI technologies and applying them to solve meaningful business and product challenges.