Blend · 2 months ago
Director of Data Science (AI Speciality)
United States
Full-time
Remote
Director/Executive
10+ years expBlend360 is a premier AI services provider, committed to co-creating meaningful impact for our clients through the power of data science, AI, technology, and people. They are seeking a highly accomplished and dynamic Director of AI & Generative Solutions to lead technical design and client engagement in advanced AI projects while driving innovation and business development.
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Responsibilities
Advanced AI Solution Design & Architecture: Lead the technical design, development, and architecture of cutting-edge AI and Generative AI solutions. This includes selecting appropriate models (LLMs, diffusion models, etc.), designing data pipelines for AI training and inference, and architecting scalable and robust AI systems
Strategic Client Engagement & Technical Advisory: Serve as a trusted technical advisor to national and international clients, guiding them from strategic planning stages through to the pilot and full-scale implementation of complex AI and GenAI projects. Confidently present and articulate Blend360's technical capabilities and the strategic implications of AI solutions to senior client stakeholders
Technical Implementation & Oversight: Provide hands-on technical leadership and guidance throughout the entire project lifecycle, from proof-of-concept to pilot and full-scale production deployment. Ensure technical excellence, adherence to best practices, and the delivery of high-quality, performant AI solutions
Thought Leadership & Innovation: Drive thought leadership in the evolving landscape of GenAI, large language models (LLMs), agentic AI systems, and emerging AI techniques. Research and evaluate new technologies, contribute to internal IP development, and publish insights that position Blend360 at the forefront of AI innovation
Business Development Support & Technical Scoping: Actively participate in presales activities, providing deep technical expertise for proposal development, solution architecture, and technical scoping. Support the identification and capitalization on new business opportunities by demonstrating our technical capabilities and value proposition
AI Strategy & Roadmapping: Collaborate with clients to understand their business challenges and translate them into actionable AI strategies and technical roadmaps. Develop bespoke GenAI solutions, facilitate seamless integration, and advise on organizational changes necessary for AI adoption
Project Leadership & Execution: Lead and manage specific technical workstreams within complex projects, ensuring deliverables meet the strategic goals, technical excellence, and quality standards expected by our clients. Drive cross-functional collaboration with data scientists, machine learning engineers, and other specialists to ensure successful technical outcomes
Service Evolution & Go-to-Market: Contribute to the continuous development and technical refinement of Blend360's AI and Generative Solutions offerings. Support go-to-market strategies by providing technical insights and expertise for effective positioning in the market
Qualification
Required
10+ years of proven experience in technical consulting, solution architecture, or a similar role, with a strong recent focus (at least 5-7 years) on the design, development, and implementation of advanced AI/ML and Generative AI solutions
Deep and practical technical expertise in Generative AI (GenAI) technologies
Large Language Models (LLMs): Architecture (e.g., Transformers), fine-tuning, prompt engineering, RAG (Retrieval Augmented Generation), and deployment strategies
Proficiency with core AI/ML frameworks and libraries such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, Hugging Face Transformers, LangChain, LangGraph, Crew.ai or equivalent
Programming experience in Python, with experience in developing and deploying production-grade AI applications
Experience with cloud-based AI platforms (e.g., AWS SageMaker, Google Cloud AI Platform, Azure ML) and MLOps practices for scaling and managing AI models
Demonstrated ability to engage confidently with clients at all levels, translating complex technical concepts into clear business value and articulating technical solutions effectively
Proven track record in supporting business development, including technical presales, solution architecture for proposals, and identifying new opportunities
Exceptional strategic consulting abilities, with a knack for translating ambiguous business problems into workable AI/GenAI solutions and developing clear technical roadmaps for implementation
Strong analytical, architectural, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to navigate complex data environments and design robust technical solutions
Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, capable of working effectively with cross-functional technical and business teams
Ability to lead technical projects and make strategic architectural decisions in a fast-paced, evolving environment
A strong desire to stay at the cutting edge of AI advancements and continuously learn and apply new technologies
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, or a closely related quantitative field
Preferred
Familiarity with diffusion models, GANs, or other generative architectures is a plus
A Ph.D. in a related field is a significant plus
Company
Blend
Blend is a premier AI services provider, committed to co-creating meaningful impact for its clients through the power of data science, AI, technology, and people.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$100MKey Investors
Recognize Partners
2022-08-09Private Equity· $100M
Leadership Team
Patrick Hennessy
Chief Executive Officer
Rob Fuller
Chief Solutions Officer
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