Technical Lead Director - AI/ML Product Development

About Us

Simon Data was founded in 2015 by a team of successful serial entrepreneurs with a passion for transforming data to drive real-world results. We are building a best-in-class enterprise Customer Data Platform that empowers marketers to create personalized data-driven experiences for the customers. We’re scrappy problem solvers who believe in tackling big challenges with disruptive thinking and giving our customers the support they need to deliver great next-generation experiences at scale.

At Simon, we firmly believe that business success starts and ends with people. We all do our best work when we are surrounded by other friendly top performers who want to succeed together. This attitude is core to our values. When you trust your team, invest in their development, and give them ownership, great things happen.

If you’re excited about combining leadership with cutting-edge AI to shape the future of our product, we’d love to hear from you!  

The Role

We’re looking for an experienced Engineering Tech Lead Director to lead the charge in utilizing AI/ML for product development. This role empowers marketers with tools to create campaigns, audiences, and user journeys while seamlessly syncing data across platforms.  Your mission will be to harness the transformative power of generative AI to elevate our products, making them more intuitive, predictive, and effective. You will be using your people management, technical leadership, and strategic thinking skills to guide a team of talented engineers, helping them grow in their careers while delivering AI-powered features that create real value for our customers.  

What You’ll Do

Lead Innovation in AI 

• You will lead engineers in designing and deploying sophisticated generative AI models that not only enhance our core product but set new benchmarks in the industry. Your work will directly influence the scalability and effectiveness of our customer data platform, implementing generative AI models that enhance data composability and customer engagement.

Strategic Execution

• Align team priorities with company objectives to ensure that LLM initiatives have a meaningful business impact.  

• Promote technical excellence, best practices, and scalability across projects.  

• Continuously assess the performance of AI-driven features and implement improvements based on feedback.  

Lead and Develop Your Team

• Manage a high-performing engineering team through hiring, mentoring, and coaching.  

• Foster a collaborative and inclusive environment that supports growth, learning, and innovation.  

• Conduct regular one-on-ones and performance reviews, providing clear feedback and career development plans.  

Empower Skill Development

• Identify and provide growth opportunities for team members, helping them advance their technical and leadership skills.  

• Encourage knowledge sharing within the team to stay ahead in AI and software development trends.  

• Advocate for a culture of continuous improvement and learning.  

Qualifications

• 10+ years of software development experience , with at least 5 years having a strong focus on AI and Machine Learning

• 5+ years of experience in people leadership with direct reports (e.g., Technical Lead Manager or Tech Lead with experience in growing others’ careers).

• Strong technical expertise in Python and data systems (Snowflake experience is a plus).  

• Solid understanding of AI/ML principles and their application to customer-facing products.  

• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to bridge the gap between technical and business stakeholders.  

• A passion for fostering growth and development within your team while delivering impactful technical solutions.  

What We Offer

• 100% coverage of medical premiums for employee AND family

• Flexible PTO 

• Generous Maternity and Paternity Leave

• Remote work, quarterly wellness, and client support stipends

• Professional Development stipend

In compliance with the state and city salary transparency requirements, the potential salary for this position is from $250,000 to $300,000 which represents a range commensurate with experience.

Visa sponsorship for this role is currently not available.

Diversity

We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer open to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, Veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.