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Distinguished AI Engineer
Virtual Vocations Inc
2 hours ago
Full-time
On-site
New York City, New York, United States
Setting the multi-year AI technology strategy for Rapid7's security platform, the full-time Distinguished AI Engineer will influence organization-wide strategy, drive innovation in LLM and agentic AI systems, and elevate engineering excellence through mentorship and thought leadership.
Key responsibilities
Define the AI technology vision, architecture strategy, and multi-year roadmap across key operational areas Shape company-wide investment strategies for AI model development, partnerships, and capabilities Mentor and develop senior technical talent, fostering a culture of excellence and innovation within the organization
Required qualifications
16+ years of software or ML engineering experience, with 2+ years in leading production LLM or agentic AI systems Preferred PhD in Computer Science, Machine Learning, AI, or equivalent industry experience Authoritative expertise in LLMs, transformer architecture, and AI systems evaluation and optimization Experience in scaling AI workloads in production environments, ideally on AWS Recognized industry expert in AI, demonstrated through publications, patents, or leadership in standards bodies
Define the AI technology vision, architecture strategy, and multi-year roadmap across key operational areas Shape company-wide investment strategies for AI model development, partnerships, and capabilities Mentor and develop senior technical talent, fostering a culture of excellence and innovation within the organization
Required qualifications
16+ years of software or ML engineering experience, with 2+ years in leading production LLM or agentic AI systems Preferred PhD in Computer Science, Machine Learning, AI, or equivalent industry experience Authoritative expertise in LLMs, transformer architecture, and AI systems evaluation and optimization Experience in scaling AI workloads in production environments, ideally on AWS Recognized industry expert in AI, demonstrated through publications, patents, or leadership in standards bodies