Introduction

At our Extreme, we create effortless networking experiences that empower people and organizations to advance. We are seeking a

Director of AI Engineering

to lead the design, development, and delivery of our next-generation AI-native systems.

This role requires a

proven leader who combines technical depth with organizational vision

. You will not only set the direction for AI strategy but also ensure that ideas move from research to scalable, production-ready deployments. Your leadership will drive the successful launch of enterprise-grade AI solutions that transform network design, optimization, security, and support.

Key Responsibilities

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• Define the AI engineering vision and long-term roadmap; ensure alignment with business strategy and customer outcomes. 
• Build, inspire, and scale a world-class AI engineering team, cultivating a culture of innovation, collaboration, and execution. 
• Mentor senior engineers and emerging leaders, raising the technical and leadership bar across the organization. 
• Champion responsible AI practices and set quality standards for reliability, ethics, and compliance. 
• Drive the full lifecycle of AI systems: from research exploration and prototyping through enterprise-scale production launches. 
• Ensure seamless integration of AI into core products, balancing cutting-edge innovation with pragmatic delivery. 
• Establish and enforce best practices for deployment, monitoring, and lifecycle management of AI systems in production. 
• Measure impact and ensure that AI solutions deliver tangible business value. 
• Provide architectural direction for scalable AI systems leveraging LLMs, multi-agent systems, and generative models. 
• Guide technical decisions, ensuring systems are reliable, secure, and cloud-native. 
• Evaluate emerging technologies and frameworks; make informed adoption decisions that strengthen competitive differentiation. 
• Maintain enough hands-on involvement to earn respect from engineers, while staying focused on strategic leadership. 
• Partner with product management, engineering, and network experts to define and deliver AI-driven features. 
• Communicate strategy, progress, and impact to executives, customers, and partners with clarity and influence.