# Blend360 — AI Engineering Sr Director

- Generated: September 7, 2026 at 4:52:51 PM EDT
- Original/canonical posting: https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/Blend360/744000138500579-ai-engineering-sr-director
- Jobright source: https://jobright.ai/jobs/info/6a5cccfd4da96a42cfd9d4c2
- Posted: July 29, 2026 at 10:33:24 AM EDT
- Elapsed since posting at generation: 40 day(s), 6 hour(s)
- Valid through: August 29, 2026 at 10:33:24 AM EDT
- Applicants: Not disclosed
- Work model/location: Remote within the United States
- Employment type: FULL_TIME
- Compensation: $200,000–$290,000 base salary
- Travel: Not disclosed
- Positioning track: Technical manager
- Fit outcome: FAIL — 68%

## Direct-match strengths

AI solution architecture, production GenAI, Python, AWS, RAG, agents, technical consulting, client advisory, and complex delivery.

## Hard or material gaps

Hard functional conflict: technical pre-sales, proposal development, opportunity identification, business development, and GTM positioning are central accountabilities, while Keith has explicitly asked to prioritize AI development rather than GTM. The role also asks for 5–7 recent years focused on advanced AI/ML/GenAI implementation and deeper hands-on fine-tuning/PyTorch/Hugging Face evidence than the source record supports.

## Evidence map

1. AI/GenAI solution architecture — direct production evidence.
2. RAG, agents, LangChain, and LangGraph — direct production evidence.
3. Python, AWS, SageMaker, and MLOps — direct evidence.
4. Client technical advisory — direct through 200+ AWS enterprises and NorthBay consulting.
5. Complex project/workstream leadership — direct across enterprise and startup delivery.
6. Five to seven recent years of advanced AI/ML implementation — partial rather than direct at the requested depth.
7. Fine-tuning, PyTorch, and Hugging Face — unsupported as hands-on delivery technologies.
8. Pre-sales, opportunity creation, business development, and GTM — central hard conflict.

## Full normalized job description

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Blend360 is a premier AI services provider, committed to co-creating meaningful impact for our clients through the power of data science, AI, technology, and people. They are seeking a highly accomplished Director, AI & Generative Solutions to lead the design and implementation of innovative AI solutions, serving as a trusted advisor to clients and driving business transformation through advanced AI methodologies.
Responsibilities
Lead the technical design, development, and architecture of cutting-edge AI and Generative AI solutions. This includes selecting appropriate models (LLMs, diffusion models, etc.), designing data pipelines for AI training and inference, and architecting scalable and robust AI systems
Serve as a trusted technical advisor to national and international clients, guiding them from strategic planning stages through to the pilot and full-scale implementation of complex AI and GenAI projects. Confidently present and articulate Blend360's technical capabilities and the strategic implications of AI solutions to senior client stakeholders
Provide hands-on technical leadership and guidance throughout the entire project lifecycle, from proof-of-concept to pilot and full-scale production deployment. Ensure technical excellence, adherence to best practices, and the delivery of high-quality, performant AI solutions
Drive thought leadership in the evolving landscape of GenAI, large language models (LLMs), agentic AI systems, and emerging AI techniques. Research and evaluate new technologies, contribute to internal IP development, and publish insights that position Blend360 at the forefront of AI innovation
Actively participate in presales activities, providing deep technical expertise for proposal development, solution architecture, and technical scoping. Support the identification and capitalization on new business opportunities by demonstrating our technical capabilities and value proposition
Collaborate with clients to understand their business challenges and translate them into actionable AI strategies and technical roadmaps. Develop bespoke GenAI solutions, facilitate seamless integration, and advise on organizational changes necessary for AI adoption
Lead and manage specific technical workstreams within complex projects, ensuring deliverables meet the strategic goals, technical excellence, and quality standards expected by our clients. Drive cross-functional collaboration with data scientists, machine learning engineers, and other specialists to ensure successful technical outcomes
Contribute to the continuous development and technical refinement of Blend360's AI and Generative Solutions offerings. Support go-to-market strategies by providing technical insights and expertise for effective positioning in the market
Skills
10+ years of proven experience in technical consulting, solution architecture, or a similar role, with a strong recent focus (at least 5-7 years) on the design, development, and implementation of advanced AI/ML and Generative AI solutions
Deep and practical technical expertise in Generative AI (GenAI) technologies
Large Language Models (LLMs): Architecture (e.g., Transformers), fine-tuning, prompt engineering, RAG (Retrieval Augmented Generation), and deployment strategies
Proficiency with core AI/ML frameworks and libraries such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, Hugging Face Transformers, LangChain, LangGraph, Crew.ai or equivalent
Programming experience in Python, with experience in developing and deploying production-grade AI applications
Experience with cloud-based AI platforms (e.g., AWS SageMaker, Google Cloud AI Platform, Azure ML) and MLOps practices for scaling and managing AI models
Demonstrated ability to engage confidently with clients at all levels, translating complex technical concepts into clear business value and articulating technical solutions effectively
Proven track record in supporting business development, including technical presales, solution architecture for proposals, and identifying new opportunities
Exceptional strategic consulting abilities, with a knack for translating ambiguous business problems into workable AI/GenAI solutions and developing clear technical roadmaps for implementation
Strong analytical, architectural, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to navigate complex data environments and design robust technical solutions
Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, capable of working effectively with cross-functional technical and business teams
Ability to lead technical projects and make strategic architectural decisions in a fast-paced, evolving environment
A strong desire to stay at the cutting edge of AI advancements and continuously learn and apply new technologies
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, or a closely related quantitative field
Familiarity with diffusion models, GANs, or other generative architectures is a plus
A Ph.D. in a related field is a significant plus
Benefits
Competitive benefits program
Medical
Dental
Vision
401K
PTO
Paid holidays
Commuter benefits
Spending accounts
Life insurance
Disability coverage
EAPs
Company Overview
Blend is a premier AI services provider, committed to co-creating meaningful impact for its clients through the power of data science, AI, technology, and people. It was founded in 2016, and is headquartered in Columbia, Maryland, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is https://blend360.com/.
Company H1B Sponsorship
Blend has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 5 in 2026, 33 in 2025, 30 in 2024, 28 in 2023, 32 in 2022, 21 in 2021, 1 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.

## Artifact metadata

- Resume and cover letter: Not generated under the fit gate.
- Google Drive used: No