Director of AI & Machine Learning

APPIT Software Solutions is hiring a Director of AI & Machine Learning in San Francisco, USA
. Lead APPIT Software's AI and machine learning strategy from San Francisco, building intelligent products that leverage LLMs, predictive analytics, and computer vision to solve complex enterprise challenges.

• Define and own the AI/ML product strategy, identifying high-impact opportunities to embed intelligence across APPIT's product suite including lead scoring, anomaly detection, and workflow automation
• Build and lead a world-class AI/ML team of 15-25 researchers and engineers, establishing a culture of innovation, rigorous experimentation, and responsible AI practices
• Architect scalable ML infrastructure including model training pipelines, feature stores, experiment tracking, and real-time inference systems handling millions of predictions daily
• Drive applied research in LLM fine-tuning, retrieval-augmented generation, and agentic AI systems to create differentiated enterprise solutions
• Establish partnerships with academic institutions, open-source communities, and cloud AI platform providers to accelerate innovation velocity
• Present AI strategy and results to the executive team and board, translating complex technical capabilities into clear business value narratives with ROI metrics

• 12+ years of experience in machine learning and AI with at least 4 years in Director or Head of AI roles at technology companies
• Publication record in top-tier venues (NeurIPS, ICML, ACL, CVPR) or equivalent industry research impact with deployed ML systems at scale
• Deep expertise in modern ML stack:
  PyTorch, transformer architectures, distributed training, MLOps platforms (MLflow, Kubeflow, Sage Maker)
• Proven experience deploying production ML systems handling high-throughput, low-latency inference with robust monitoring and drift detection
• Strong understanding of LLM ecosystems including fine-tuning, prompt engineering, RAG architectures, and emerging agentic frameworks
• Exceptional ability to communicate complex AI concepts to non-technical stakeholders and align AI initiatives with business priorities

• PhD in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Statistics, or related quantitative field
• Experience building AI products in CRM, marketing analytics, or enterprise SaaS domains
• Contributions to open-source ML frameworks or published patents in AI/ML technologies

APPIT Software Solutions is a leading technology company building AI-powered enterprise products. Join 150+ professionals working on cutting‑edge solutions in AI/ML, cloud computing, and digital transformation. We offer competitive salaries, flexible work arrangements, and opportunities for career growth across our global offices.