Director of AI Engineering - Remote

Overview

Talkiatry is seeking a Director of AI to drive AI innovations that make high quality mental healthcare more accessible. In this role, you’ll be the founding member of our AI technical team, defining and executing its roadmap, and lead cross-functional efforts spanning engineering, clinical, compliance, and product teams.

In Short

• Define and lead the AI roadmap across experimentation, model evaluation, deployment, and iteration.
• Architect systems to support safe and scalable LLM interactions.
• Develop strategies for model selection and cost-effective inference at scale.
• Design and implement experiments to evaluate AI innovations.
• Build and scale a high-performing AI team across various domains.
• Serve as the AI technical authority in discussions with stakeholders.
• Partner with legal and clinical teams to ensure compliance.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in AI/ML roles, with leadership experience.
• Track record of shipping production-grade AI systems.
• Deep technical fluency in LLMs and safe interaction design.
• Experience building or managing AI teams.
• Familiarity with ethical AI and compliance standards.
• Pragmatic approach to experimentation and iteration.
• Exceptional communication skills.

Benefits

• Top-notch team committed to reshaping mental health care.
• Collaborative environment encouraging innovation.
• Flexible hybrid location with work-from-home options.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• 401K with match and generous PTO.
• Opportunities for skill enhancement and career advancement.
• Make a tangible difference in the lives of patients and providers.