Senior Director, Ai Engineering

SurveyMonkey

Ottawa, Canada
Base: cad $224,000 - $336,000 py; bonus: may be of...
Hybrid (1 day per week onsite)
10+ years data science experience
5+ years director level leadership
Llm and nlp production integration
SurveyMonkey is seeking a Senior Director of AI Engineering based in Ottawa, Canada, to lead their Machine Learning and Data Science teams. The role requires extensive experience in AI/ML, strategic thinking, and the ability to translate product needs into data science solutions, all while fostering a collaborative environment

Job Summary

  • This role involves defining the long-term data science strategy to drive SurveyMonkey's shift from a traditional SaaS product to an AI-first platform.
  • The successful candidate will lead, mentor, and inspire a high-performing team of data scientists and machine learning engineers while managing recruitment and growth.
  • SurveyMonkey offers a competitive compensation package including bonuses, RRSP matching, flexible spending accounts, and a hybrid work environment requiring up to one day in the Ottawa office.

Matching Summary

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SurveyMonkey is seeking a Senior Director of AI Engineering based in Ottawa, Canada, to lead their Machine Learning and Data Science teams. The role requires extensive experience in AI/ML, strategic thinking, and the ability to translate product needs into data science solutions, all while fostering a collaborative environment.

Salary

Base: CAD $224,000 - $336,000 per year; Bonus: May be offered as part of total compensation; Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, RRSP matching, PTO

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 10+ years data science experience
  • 5+ years director level leadership
  • LLM and NLP production integration
  • AWS or cloud ML platform building
  • MLOps and LLMOps practices
  • Model lifecycle ownership

Nice-to-have

  • Agentic AI architecture experience
  • Strong product thinking skills
  • Excellent communication abilities
  • Culture of innovation and rigor
  • Experience with A/B testing

Key Requirements

  • Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science or related field
  • 10+ years progressive experience in data science
  • 5+ years in Director level leadership role
  • Deep theoretical understanding of machine learning algorithms

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