Confidential
Vice President, AI & Machine Learning Engineering
Palo Alto, California, US
Role snapshot
Confidential is hiring a Vice President, AI & Machine Learning Engineering on a full-time basis. This is a role based in Palo Alto, California, US.
- Company
- Confidential
- Location
- Palo Alto, California, US
- Job type
- Full-time
- Posted
- Nov 1, 2026
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About the role
Vice President, AI & Machine Learning Engineering
About the Company
A highly regarded AI team building products used by hundreds of thousands of users daily
Industry
Computer Software
Type
Privately Held
About the Role
The Company is seeking a Vice President of AI and Machine Learning Engineering to lead a dynamic team in the development of AI-powered products with a focus on rapid, production-ready solutions. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving the engineering process, from concept to deployment, and must be capable of delivering high-quality, scalable systems in a short time frame. The role is not research-oriented; instead, it demands a hands-on approach to engineering, with an emphasis on practical application and real-world impact. Key responsibilities for the Vice President of AI and Machine Learning Engineering include overseeing the development of enterprise chatbots, agent frameworks, text-to-code applications, and natural language interfaces. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in AI and ML engineering, a deep understanding of LLMs and foundation models, and experience in building applications with LLM APIs. Proficiency in AWS, Kubernetes, and distributed systems is essential, as is a solid foundation in software engineering and system design. The role requires the ability to work autonomously, deliver end-to-end solutions, and a background in NLP, computer vision, or advanced AI research is highly valued. The role at the company is a senior leadership position that offers the opportunity to work on some of the most visible AI initiatives within the organization. The Vice President will have significant autonomy and ownership, and will partner directly with senior leadership on high-priority projects. The focus is on turning cutting-edge AI into production-ready products that have a measurable impact. The company is looking for exceptional engineers who are passionate about AI and are capable of operating at a high level of technical excellence.
Functions
- Engineering