**VP, Data/AI Engineering****About SailPoint:**SailPoint is the leader in
for the cloud enterprise. Our identity security solutions secure and enable thousands of companies worldwide, giving our customers unmatched visibility into the entirety of their digital workforce, ensuring workers have the right access to do their job – no more, no less.Built on a foundation of AI and ML, our Identity Security Cloud Platform, Atlas delivers the right level of access to the right identities and resources at the right time—matching the scale, velocity, and changing needs of today’s cloud-oriented, modern enterprise.**About the role:**SailPoint is on a fast-paced growth trajectory and seeks an innovative and hands-on leader to join their team as the VP, Data/AI Engineering, who will play a critical role in shaping and delivering on the future technology vision for the organization. Given the innovation agenda in the future combined with the complexity of the SailPoint platform and product portfolio, SailPoint requires a leader who has been at the cutting edge of technology with a deep architectural and technical understanding of handling massive amounts of real-time data.
The VP, Data/AI Engineering will be instrumental in building the best-in-class organization needed to support the businesses' goal of growing from $1B to $5B+ in ARR and be viewed as the clear #1 in identity, and top 3 companies in all of cybersecurity.
The VP, Data/AI Engineering will lead SailPoint’s global AI and machine learning initiatives, guiding distributed teams across multiple regions to build robust, scalable AI/ML solutions that power their products and critical business functions. The VP, Data/AI Engineering’s primary focus will be on backend and data-intensive areas, ensuring AI/ML systems are designed and deployed with the highest standards of technical excellence, performance, and scalability.
Reporting to the Head of Engineering as a member of the technical leadership for SailPoint, this role offers a unique opportunity to blend deep technical expertise with leadership skills, driving impactful change in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. The VP, Data/AI Engineering will be an inspiring people leader and a talent magnet that can attract, train, and retain best-in-class talent. They will be instrumental in creating a best-in-class team culture that aligns with SailPoint's "Four I" values.**Responsibilities:*** AI & ML Leadership: Shape the strategic vision and roadmap for AI and ML initiatives, ensuring global alignment with business goals and cutting-edge technology trends. Drive consistency and collaboration across geographically dispersed teams.* Technical Oversight: Provide strong technical leadership in AI and ML engineering globally, particularly in areas like NLP, semantic search, summarization, and data-driven product development.* System Architecture & Integration: Oversee the design and integration of complex AI and ML systems within their global software architecture. Ensure seamless interaction of these systems with other business-critical platforms and services across all regions.* System Integrity & Security: Ensure the integrity, performance, and security of AI/ML systems globally. Implement best practices in data governance, model interpretability, and compliance with industry standards in all operational regions.* Innovation & Continuous Improvement: Drive innovation in AI and ML practices on a global scale, continuously seeking opportunities to improve their technology stack, processes, and methodologies. Encourage innovative thinking and continuous improvement with a shared sense of purpose, ensuring a cohesive team environment across regions.* MLOps & Data Platform Collaboration: Collaborate closely with MLOps, Platform Engineering, and Enterprise Data Platform teams to develop and optimize the global AI and ML infrastructure, including MLOps pipelines, data architecture, and model lifecycle management. Leverage modern cloud-based technologies and frameworks to ensure scalability, reliability, and efficiency across different regions.* Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including product management, product engineering, and other business units, to align AI and ML initiatives with broader global company objectives.* Team Leadership & Development: Lead and mentor a high-performing, globally distributed team of AI/ML engineers and data scientists. Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement, while ensuring effective communication and coordination across time zones.* Talent Acquisition & Retention: Play a key role in hiring, training, and retaining top engineering talent worldwide. Cultivate an environment where team members are motivated, feel valued, and are encouraged to achieve their full potential, regardless of location.* Culture Carrier: Cultivate a high-performing team culture that aligns with SailPoint's "Four I" values, focusing on attracting, retaining, and developing top talent.**Desired Outcomes:*** In partnership with the Head of Engineering and the Executive Vice President of Product & Chief Technology Officer, own the outcome for delivering against one of SailPoint's stated growth strategies by continuing to innovate and expand the portfolio infusing valuable AI & ML technology.* Establish a best-in-class AI & ML team empowered to build cutting-edge technology and successfully delivering the AI and ML technology needed to enable SailPoint to embrace an increase in real-time streaming data.* Elevate SailPoint's platform and product portfolio by driving innovation and infusing new technologies to be the clear leader in the identity space and a top three organization in the cybersecurity industry globally.* Additionally, support the organization-wide goals of driving new customer growth, expand existing customer relationships, continuing to leverage and expand the network of partners and alliances, and expand the global footprint.**Ideal Candidate Profile:**The SailPoint VP, Data/AI Engineering will be an innovative, hands-on leader with a deep insight into AI & ML and deploying these effectively in data-rich environments. This leader will possess a proven track record of delivering AI & ML solutions in environments with real-time data movement and streaming data. With a comprehensive grasp of cutting-edge technologies, the VP, Data/AI Engineering will be instrumental in implementing a robust strategy that supports SailPoint’s ambitious goals of driving customer growth and solidifying its position as a leader in identity and cybersecurity. They will be adept at identifying where the team needs to be upleveled and establish a team capable of handling a tenfold increase in real-time data streaming while ensuring top-tier availability.
The VP, Data/AI Engineering will focus on fostering an environment of innovation, collaboration, and excellence. An inspiring people leader, this individual will prioritize building a best-in-class team culture that aligns with SailPoint's core values. They will attract, train, and retain top talent and effectively integrate agile methodologies to streamline development and deployment processes.**Professional Experience:*** **AI & ML Leadership**
+ 10+ years of experience in software engineering, with a focus on AI and ML technologies, with 5+ years managing large-scale global teams. Proven experience in leading AI and ML teams in fast-paced, high-growth technology environments with large data sets. Experienced managing and mentoring globally distributed teams, setting team priorities, establishing roadmaps, and defining key performance indicators (KPIs) in collaboration with a broader leadership team.* **AI and Data Experience**
+ A proven track record of working with large amounts of data and using AI and ML to create differentiated product outcomes. Deep expertise in ML, with a
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