Director of Artificial Intelligence (AI) - Hybrid in San Antonio at Vericast

United States

$175k - $200k

<h3>Company Description</h3><p>Vericast is the financial institution (FI) performance partner. We help banks and credit unions drive growth, improve efficiency, increase engagement and navigate change through the power of data, technology and people. Our advanced analytics, data-driven insights and integrated solution set enable better execution with agility, precision and scale. That’s why thousands of financial institutions look to Vericast and our 150 years of financial services expertise to help them achieve more.</p><h3>Job Description</h3><p><strong>This is a hybrid position. We are looking for candidates who are comfortable and available to come in to our office at 15955 La Cantera Pkwy San Antonio, TX 78256 2-3 days per week. Mondays and Fridays are work from home.</strong></p><p>The <strong>Director of Artificial Intelligence (AI)</strong> is a senior leadership role responsible for developing and executing the organization’s AI vision and strategy. This individual will oversee the design, deployment, and management of AI solutions across the enterprise, ensuring alignment with business objectives, ethical standards, and technological best practices. The Director will lead cross-functional teams, collaborate with stakeholders, and drive innovation in the field of AI to deliver impactful and scalable results.</p><p><strong>KEY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES</strong><br/>  Lead the design, development, and deployment of AI and machine learning solutions to optimize business processes and enhance products and services (30%)<br/>  Build, mentor, and manage a high-performing team of AI engineers, ML Ops Engineers, and Researchers (20%)<br/>  Collaborate in developing and implementing the overall AI strategy, roadmap, and governance for the organization (10%)<br/>  Collaborate with executive leadership and business units to identify opportunities for AI-driven innovation and efficiency (10%)<br/>  Oversee the selection and integration of AI technologies and platforms, ensuring scalability, reliability, and security (10%)<br/>  Help establish ethical guidelines and best practices for responsible AI development and deployment (5%)<br/>  Monitor emerging trends, technologies, and regulatory developments in AI and assess their impact on the organization (5%)<br/>  Manage partnerships with academic institutions, industry leaders, and technology vendors to advance the organization’s AI capabilities (5%)<br/>  Drive thought leadership through presentations, publications, and participation in industry forums<br/> (5%)</p><h3>Qualifications</h3><p><strong>EDUCATION</strong><br/>  <strong>Bachelor's Degree (Required).</strong> MS degree preferred.<br/>  Degree in a technical or numerical field with 5+ years of experience in Banking, FinTech or<br/> Marketing.</p><p><br/> <strong>EXPERIENCE</strong><br/>  15+ years’ experience designing and developing various Applications and/or Data Engineering<br/> pipelines.<br/>  5+ years’ experience in leading Data engineers and App Developers and building Financial Services<br/> Solutions in big data infrastructure.<br/>  Experience in LangGraph, LangChain, RAG Chatbots, Vector Databases, NLP-based automation,<br/> MCP Server Development, Embedding-based Search, LLM Integration is required.<br/>  Experience in Microservices Architecture, Kubernetes, OpenShift, AWS and/or Azure, Spring Boot,<br/> Node.js, CI/CD, DevOps Automation, Cloud-Native Design is required.<br/>  Experience using Trino, Superset, Starburst SQL Server, ETL Tools, S3, Airflow, Iceberg,<br/> PySpark, Hive preferred.<br/>  Publications or patents in AI-related areas preferred.<br/>  Experience in Data Modeling, DB capacity/growth planning and SQL performance tuning.<br/>  Experience working in a global or multi-site environment.</p><p><br/> <strong>KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES</strong><br/>  Strong track record of developing and deploying AI solutions in a business setting. Expertise in<br/> machine learning frameworks, big data analytics, and cloud computing platforms.<br/>  Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.<br/>  Proven ability to manage complex projects and cross-functional teams.<br/>  In-depth understanding of AI ethics, privacy, and regulatory considerations.<br/>  Experience with budget management, vendor negotiations, and strategic planning.<br/> <br/> <strong>COMMUNICATION AND CONTACTS</strong><br/>  This position works closely with IT and marketing counterparts (e.g. Managers and Directors of<br/> Solutions and Strategy Director of Product Marketing and team members with the Client<br/> Management and Operations divisions). This position collaborates closely with internal leadership<br/> (VP’s and SVP’s in Technology and Marketing Solutions), stakeholders and external clients/vendors.<br/> S/He will also work closely with Sales to ensure that Marketing Solutions capabilities are<br/> understood and accurately and frequently communicated.</p><p><br/> <strong>DECISION MAKING</strong><br/> • Responsible for managing a team of AI/ML Engineers and Contractors, to execute multiple AI, ML<br/> projects concurrently. Use judgment to identify, prioritize, structure, and solve complex business problems.</p><h3>Additional Information</h3><p><strong>Base salary: $175,000-$200,000</strong></p><p><strong>Position is eligible for an annual bonus incentive program.</strong></p><p><strong>*Applications will be accepted through January 4, 2026, after which the posting will be closed and no longer available for submissions.*</strong></p><p><strong>The ultimate compensation offered for the position will depend upon several factors such as skill level, cost of living, experience, and responsibilities.</strong></p><p>At Vericast, we don’t just accept differences - we celebrate them, we support them, and we thrive on them for the benefit of our employees, our clients, and our community. As an Equal Opportunity employer, Vericast considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other classifications protected by law. Applicants who have disabilities may request that accommodations be made in order to complete the selection process by contacting our Talent Acquisition team at <a href="mailto:talentacquisition@vericast.com">talentacquisition@vericast.com</a>. EEO is the law. To review your rights under Equal Employment Opportunity please visit: <a href="http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf">www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf</a>.</p><p>#LI-KK1 #LI-REMOTE</p>