Director, Machine Learning Engineering
GEICO
Palo Alto, California
Part-Time
$150,000
RemoteDirector
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Director – Runtime Intelligence & Personalization
Overview
We areseekinga strategic and execution-oriented Director to lead our Runtime Intelligence & Personalization function. This leader will own the vision, strategy, and delivery of intelligent runtime systems that power context-aware, personalized experiences across products and platforms.
This role sits at the intersection of AI/ML, platform engineering, and product strategy, responsible for building scalable systems thatleveragecontext, memory, and retrieval to deliver differentiated, real-time intelligence.
Key Responsibilities
Strategy & Vision
Define and execute the roadmap for runtime intelligence capabilities, including context building, memory systems, and RAG-based architectures
Translate business and customer needs into scalable, AI-powered personalization strategies
Partner with executive stakeholders to align runtime intelligence investments with enterprise priorities
Act as a thought leader in shaping next-generation personalization and AI-driven experiences
Platform & Capability Ownership
Lead development of core runtime capabilities:
Context orchestration and state management
Memory systems (short-term and long-term)
Retrieval systems (RAG, knowledge integration)
Personalization frameworks
Drive design and implementation of high-scale, low-latency systems
Ensure systems are secure, observable, and reliable in production environments
Observability & Optimization
Establish observability standards across runtime intelligence systems (latency, quality, accuracy, cost)
Define KPIs and metrics to evaluate system performance and business impact
Lead continuous optimization of runtime performance, cost, and response quality
Implement feedback loops for model and system improvement
Execution & Delivery
Oversee end-to-end delivery of runtime intelligence platforms, ensuring scalability and reliability
Drive cross-functional execution across engineering, data science, and product teams
Manage prioritization, trade-offs, and execution in a complex, fast-paced environment
Leadership & Team Development
Build, lead, and scale high-performing teams across engineering, ML, and platform functions
Develop talent strategy, including hiring, coaching, and organizational design
Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement
Lead through senior managers and technical leaders to deliver outcomes at scale
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Partner with Product, Design, Data, and Infrastructure teams to deliver integrated solutions
Influence senior stakeholders and drive alignment across competing priorities
Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to executive and non-technical audiences
Qualifications
Required
10–15+ years of experience in engineering, platform, or AI/ML roles, with significant leadership experience
Proventrack recordbuilding and scaling distributed systems, AI platforms, or personalization systems
Deepexpertisein areas such as:
Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG)
Context and memory architectures
Real-time inference systems
Strong business acumen with the ability to translate strategy into execution
Demonstrated success leading large, complex, cross-functional initiatives
Preferred
Experience with LLMs, generative AI, and agent-based systems
Background in observability, experimentation frameworks, or system optimization
Experienceoperatingin high-scale, customer-facing environments
Core Competencies
Strategic Thinking & Vision
AI/ML & Platform Leadership
Operational Excellence & Execution
Cross-Functional Influence
Talent Development & Leadership
Data-Driven Decision Making
Annual Salary
$150,000.00 - $300,000.00The above annual salary range is a general guideline. Multiple factors are taken into consideration to arrive at the final hourly rate/ annual salary to be offered to the selected candidate. Factors include, but are not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the role, the selected candidate’s work experience, education and training, the work location as well as market and business considerations.
The GEICO Pledge:
Great Company: Protecting customers through life’s twists and turns with innovation and integrity.
Great Careers:Personalized development programs, mentorship, and certification assistance.
Great Culture:Inclusive and collaborative culture rooted in shared success.
Great Rewards:Competitive pay, benefits, and flexibility to support your well-being and future.
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