Director AI Software Engineering

This role requires an expert-level grasp of trade-offs involving delivery of Agentic AI solutions on Cloud infrastructure. You will develop and manage high-performing engineers and organize a large group of contractors to deliver on scope, quality and time.

You will manage a growing group of full-time employees and contractors focused on delivery. You will be responsible for researching and rolling out the latest technologies and methodologies adopted from industry - wide practices to deliver software using AI techniques.

Provide day - to - day work direction for team members engaged in projects and delivery.

You will actively present leadership updates to GE Vernova executives and internal customers.

You’ll work with others to define future technology rollout and architecture for products and services.

Quickly learn, internalize and develop a strong understanding of key priorities and how to map them to execution plans.

You’ll be expected to align with stakeholders to ensure that data and process changes required in systems are implemented in accordance with project objectives and timelines.

Facilitate and coach software engineering teams on requirements estimation and work sizing .

Drive a continuous learning culture to help guide continuous improvements.

Provide leadership on Lean/Agile principles and development practices.

Utilize tools to track progress, identify key risk areas for specific implementations, and assist in resolving conflicting priorities through proactive communication with stakeholders about requirements and timelines.

Operate as an engaged AI leader who serves as a subject matter expert and technical expert for assigned programs and development initiatives.

Work with system leaders and functional teams to ensure products and services adhere to compliance and controllership standards.

The AI Foundry builds AI solutions behind GE Vernova’s internal AI productivity applications. We are the owners and advocates of internal AI usage within the company. We deliver our applications using the principles of responsible AI and drive the pace of innovation. We look across the company for reuse, break down technical barriers and drive collaboration with our business partners. We have a mandate to deliver bottom-line impact , and this role is key to achieving that outcome.

Experience managing other engineering managers.

Demonstrated ability to engage, influence, and collaborate with senior executive stakeholders (VPs, Directors) across multiple distinct business units.

Proven track record of leading large, complex, cross-functional engineering organizations with large groups of contractors in a high-growth, fast-paced environment.

Experience deploying RAG pipelines in production environments.

Strong systems - level thinking in decision - making and problem - solving .

Experience working in global organizations.

Experience with serverless technologies; including AWS AgentCore and Langchain.

Experience working with AWS services and cloud platforms.

Note: This Job Description is intended to provide a high-level guide to the role. However, it is not intended to amend or otherwise restrict/expand the duties required from each individual employee as set out in their respective employment contract and/or as otherwise agreed between an employee and their manager.