As the Sr. Director, AI, you will be a hands-on technical leader responsible for productizing and scaling AI solutions that meet business and regulatory requirements. This role will require deep technical expertise in AI/ML frameworks, cloud platforms, and emerging AI trends while maintaining a focus on building agentic workflows and delivering business impact. The ideal candidate will have product management experience, be proficient in Python, and have a track record of leading technical teams in fast-paced environments.

We know that you can’t have great technology services without amazing people. At MetroStar, we are obsessed with our people and have led a two-decade legacy of building the best and brightest teams. Because we know our future relies on our deep understanding and relentless focus on our people, we live by our mission: A passion for our people. Value for our customers. 

If you think you can see yourself delivering our mission and pursuing our goals with us, then check out the job description below! 

What You'll Do

In this role, you will design, build, and deploy AI models, ensuring they are scalable, secure, and aligned with business needs. You will lead the AI product lifecycle, from ideation to deployment, ensuring continuous improvement and measurable business impact. As a hands-on technical leader, you will code and troubleshoot solutions while mentoring junior staff. Additionally, you’ll collaborate with internal teams, external partners, and government stakeholders to align AI initiatives with go-to-market strategies, ethical AI practices, and regulatory requirements. You will drive innovation, ensure AI solutions are impactful, and represent MetroStar at industry events and client meetings to maintain thought leadership in the AI space.

What You'll Need to Succeed

• An active, government issued Top-Secret security clearance OR the ability to obtain.
• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, or a related field.
• 10+ years of overall experience in AI, machine learning, and productionizing AI solutions.
• Expertise in Python and Python libraries (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn).
• Hands-on experience with open-source technologies and machine learning frameworks. Proficiency in additional AI/ML frameworks and libraries such as Keras, XGBoost, or Hugging Face.
• Hands-on experience with cloud-native AI/ML services, including building serverless architectures, ML pipelines, and managing data lakes.
• Knowledge of advanced algorithms such as Reinforcement Learning, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs).
• Proven track record of building and operationalizing AI models, particularly in GenAI, LLMs, Computer Vision, and Supervised/Unsupervised learning.
• Experience designing and building autonomous AI agents and workflows that can operate without continuous human intervention.
• Experience in AI and/or SaaS product management, including defining product roadmaps, gathering user requirements, and ensuring models meet business objectives.
• Proven ability to lead small agile teams and mentor junior developers.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including proposal writing and presenting to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience working with government contracting, compliance requirements, and the ability to navigate complex regulatory environments.
• Ability to define and measure key performance indicators (KPIs) for AI projects.
• Experience developing go-to-market strategies for AI products and solutions in collaboration with business leadership.

Like we said, we are big fans of our people. That’s why we offer a generous benefits package, professional growth, and valuable time to recharge. Learn more about our company culture and benefits. Plus, check out our accolades.

Don’t meet every single requirement? 

Studies have shown that women, people of color and the LGBTQ+ community are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification.  At MetroStar we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic culture, so, if you’re excited about this role, but your previous experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to go ahead and apply.  We pride ourselves on making great matches, and you may be the perfect match for this role or another one we have. Best of luck! – The MetroStar People & Culture Team

What we want you to know:

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

MetroStar Systems is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of MetroStar Systems.

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