DaVita Kidney Care · 1 day ago
Director, AI Engineering & Operations
United States
Full-time
Remote
Director/Executive
$129K/yr - $205K/yr
10+ years expDaVita Kidney Care is seeking a Director of AI Engineering & Operations to spearhead the development and execution of their AI strategy. This role involves leading a high-performing team to oversee the entire AI lifecycle, ensuring alignment with business objectives and driving innovation across the organization.
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Responsibilities
Develop and execute a comprehensive AI roadmap aligned with business goals
Identify key AI capabilities and prioritize projects based on business impact
Collaborate with executives to translate business needs into actionable AI strategies
Stay abreast of emerging AI technologies and trends, evaluating potential organizational impact
Make strategic decisions on building versus acquiring AI capabilities to meet current and future business needs
Oversee architecture and design for scalable AI systems and deployment frameworks
Provide technical guidance on AI model selection, optimization, and evaluation methodologies
Ensure responsible AI, quality standards, best practices, and ethical considerations are integrated into AI development
Guide AI development, model building, training, and implementation processes
Lead and collaborate with a high-performing team of AI engineers, data scientists, and ML engineers
Foster a culture of innovation and continuous learning
Develop specialized AI talent within the organization
Delegate tasks effectively, manage project timelines, and monitor team performance
Oversee the full AI lifecycle from data integration to model deployment and monitoring
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate AI solutions into existing systems
Manage project budgets, resource allocation, and delivery timelines
Ensure timely and successful implementation of AI initiatives
Oversee the establishment and execution of operational frameworks for AI initiatives across functions, ensuring seamless integration across business units
Establish organizational AI & Automation best practices and guidelines
Ensure quality, security, and regulatory compliance in all AI initiatives
Implement responsible AI principles throughout the development lifecycle
Collaborate with stakeholders and project managers to turn business goals into technical solutions
Work closely with internal stakeholders to champion AI initiatives, ensuring they are well-integrated with the company's strategic vision
Coordinating with development teams across the organization to integrate AI capabilities
Provide expert technical guidance, mentorship, and coaching to team members
Drive AI adoption, oversee capability development, and ensure successful integration of AI solutions across the organization
Track record of incubating emerging AI capabilities into structured, reusable offerings
Define and champion the vision, strategy, and roadmap for Data Engineering, Integrations, and AI Engineering Operations
Design and implement the long-term roadmap of technology architecture, engineering, development, and operations
Other Duties as Assigned
Qualification
Required
Masters' in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, or related field with a strong focus on machine learning
A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field is also acceptable
10+ years of experience in engineering or technology leadership
5+ years of experience in a leadership role or managing technical teams
Deep knowledge of AI/ML frameworks, cloud platforms, CI/CD tools, data engineering principles, and modern security practices
Expertise in GenAI technologies, including LLMs, orchestration frameworks, agent runtimes, and model integration techniques
Experience with AI applications such as predictive maintenance, defect detection, process optimization, and supply chain analytics
Expertise in A2A, ADK, MCP and Agentic AI
Expertise in Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Google Vertex AI and Azure AI Foundry
Fluent in the written and verbal skills necessary to successfully perform the essential functions, duties, and responsibilities of the position
Ability to lift minimum of 5 lbs to a max of 50 lbs unassisted and able to stand, sit, stoop, walk, stretch, reach, and use full range of body motions
Manual dexterity as required for specific equipment and ability to use computer keyboard and peripherals
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, paid time off, PTO cash out
Support for you and your family: Family resources, EAP counseling sessions, access Headspace®, backup child and elder care, maternity/paternity leave and more
Professional development programs: DaVita offers a variety of programs to help strong performers grow within their career and also offers on-demand virtual leadership and development courses through DaVita’s online training platform StarLearning
Company
DaVita Kidney Care
DaVita means “to give life,” reflecting our proud history as leaders in dialysis—an essential, life-sustaining treatment for those living with end stage kidney disease (ESKD).
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.5B2025-05-20Post Ipo Debt· $750M
2024-08-08Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2021-02-24Post Ipo Debt· $750M
Leadership Team
Javier Rodriguez
CEO
Joel Ackerman
Chief Financial Officer
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