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Director of Artificial Intelligence

EliosHouston, TXApril 22nd, 2026
Director of Artificial IntelligenceOverviewWe are seeking a Director of Artificial Intelligence to define and lead the next generation of intelligent systems across our organization. This is a high-impact leadership role focused on translating emerging AI capabilities into real-world business value.You will operate at the intersection of strategy, engineering, and innovation—owning how AI is envisioned, built, and deployed at scale. This is not a research role. It is a builder’s role for someone who understands how to turn cutting-edge AI into production systems that drive measurable outcomes.The ideal candidate brings both technical depth and executive presence—someone who can engage with leadership, guide engineering teams, and architect systems that are scalable, reliable, and differentiated.What You’ll DoDefine the AI VisionEstablish and own the company’s AI strategy, roadmap, and long-term visionIdentify high-leverage opportunities to apply AI across products, operations, and decision-makingTranslate business priorities into actionable AI initiativesBuild & Scale Intelligent SystemsLead the design and deployment of production-grade AI systems, including LLM-powered applications and agentic workflowsArchitect scalable, modular systems that integrate with existing platforms and data infrastructureEnsure solutions are reliable, performant, and built for real-world usageOwn End-to-End DeliveryOversee the full lifecycle of AI initiatives—from concept to deployment to continuous improvementDrive rapid experimentation while maintaining a high bar for quality and correctnessEstablish best practices for evaluation, monitoring, and iteration of AI systemsLead and Elevate the TeamBuild, mentor, and lead a high-performing team of AI engineers, data scientists, and applied researchersSet technical standards and create a culture of ownership, speed, and accountabilityPartner cross-functionally with Product, Engineering, and Business leadersBridge Business and TechnologyAct as a strategic partner to executive leadership, advising on AI capabilities and investmentsCommunicate complex AI concepts in clear, actionable termsEnsure alignment between technical execution and business impactWhat You BringProven experience building and deploying AI/ML systems in production environmentsDeep understanding of modern AI capabilities, including LLMs, agent frameworks, and applied machine learningStrong software engineering foundation (Python or similar) and experience with scalable system designExperience working with cloud platforms and data infrastructure (AWS, GCP, or Azure)Track record of leading teams and delivering complex technical initiativesAbility to operate at both a strategic and hands-on levelIdeal Candidate ProfileThinks in systems, not just modelsObsessed with turning AI into tangible business outcomes—not just experimentationComfortable navigating ambiguity and building from zero to oneBalances speed with rigor in non-deterministic systemsNaturally bridges technical teams and executive stakeholdersWhy This RoleOpportunity to define AI at the organizational level—not just contribute to itHigh visibility with direct impact on business strategy and growthFreedom to build, experiment, and implement without unnecessary constraintsWork with a team that values speed, ownership, and innovation