Director of Artificial Intelligence (AI) - Remote at Verisart

San Antonio, Texas, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Financial Services, FinTechIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree (Required); MS degree preferred in a technical or numerical field
5+ years of experience in Banking, FinTech, or Marketing
15+ years’ experience designing and developing various Applications and/or Data Engineering pipelines
5+ years’ experience leading Data engineers and App Developers and building Financial Services Solutions in big data infrastructure
Experience in LangGraph, LangChain, RAG Chatbots, Vector Databases, NLP-based automation, MCP Server Development, Embedding-based Search, LLM Integration
Experience in Microservices Architecture, Kubernetes, OpenShift, AWS and/or Azure, Spring Boot, Node.js, CI/CD, DevOps Automation, Cloud-Native Design
Experience using Trino, Superset, Starburst SQL Server, ETL Tools, S3, Airflow, Iceberg, PySpark, Hive (preferred)
Publications or patents in AI-related areas (preferred)
Experience in Data Modeling, DB capacity/growth planning, and SQL performance tuning
Experience working in a global or multi-site environment
Strong track record of developing and deploying AI solutions in a business setting; expertise in machine learning frameworks, big data analytics, and cloud computing platforms
Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
Proven ability to manage complex projects and cross-functional teams
In-depth understanding of AI ethics, privacy, and regulatory considerations
Experience with budget management, vendor negotiations, and strategic planning

Responsibilities

Lead the design, development, and deployment of AI and machine learning solutions to optimize business processes and enhance products and services (30%)
Build, mentor, and manage a high-performing team of AI engineers, ML Ops Engineers, and Researchers (20%)
Collaborate in developing and implementing the overall AI strategy, roadmap, and governance for the organization (10%)
Collaborate with executive leadership and business units to identify opportunities for AI-driven innovation and efficiency (10%)
Oversee the selection and integration of AI technologies and platforms, ensuring scalability, reliability, and security (10%)
Help establish ethical guidelines and best practices for responsible AI development and deployment (5%)
Monitor emerging trends, technologies, and regulatory developments in AI and assess their impact on the organization (5%)
Manage partnerships with academic institutions, industry leaders, and technology vendors to advance the organization’s AI capabilities (5%)
Drive thought leadership through presentations, publications, and participation in industry forums (5%)

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

AIMachine LearningML OpsAI StrategyLeadershipTeam ManagementEthical AIAI GovernanceScalabilitySecurity

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this position remote?

Yes, this is a fully remote position.

What is the salary range for the Director of AI role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What key skills and experience are required for this role?

Candidates need 15+ years in designing applications or data engineering pipelines, 5+ years leading data engineers and app developers in financial services with big data, and hands-on experience with LangGraph, LangChain, RAG Chatbots, Vector Databases, NLP automation, MCP Server Development, Embedding-based Search, LLM Integration, Microservices, Kubernetes, OpenShift, AWS/Azure, Spring Boot, Node.js, CI/CD, and DevOps.

What education is required for the Director of AI position?

A Bachelor's Degree is required, with an MS degree preferred, in a technical or numerical field, plus 5+ years of experience in Banking, FinTech or Marketing.

What does the role involve in terms of team leadership?

The role includes building, mentoring, and managing a high-performing team of AI engineers, ML Ops Engineers, and Researchers.

Verisart

Blockchain-based digital certificates for art authentication

About Verisart

Verisart provides digital certificates that authenticate the history and creation of art and collectibles using blockchain technology. Their service allows artists, collectors, galleries, and museums to create secure and tamper-proof records of ownership and provenance. The certificates are generated through a user-friendly platform accessible via mobile devices or computers, requiring only two steps to create museum-quality records. Unlike traditional methods, Verisart's certificates are encrypted and timestamped on a decentralized ledger, ensuring high security and transparency. The company differentiates itself by focusing on the art market and offering a straightforward solution for certificate management. Verisart's goal is to set a global standard for art certification, making records of creation and ownership easily verifiable and protected.

Los Angeles, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2015Year Founded

$4.9MTotal Funding

CONVERTIBLECompany Stage

Crypto & Web3, Consumer GoodsIndustries

1-10Employees

Risks

Blockchain technology evolution may outpace Verisart's current platform capabilities.

Growing competitors like OpenSea could dilute Verisart's market share.

Cryptocurrency market volatility affects Verisart's revenue stability.

Differentiation

Verisart offers patented NFT minting and certification since 2015.

The platform allows creators to choose their blockchain and create smart contracts.

Verisart integrates COA for verifying authenticity of digital and physical art.

Upsides

Increased interest in fractional ownership boosts Verisart's fractionalized NFT offerings.

AI-generated art demand aligns with Verisart's authentication capabilities.

Digital art exhibitions increase need for Verisart's digital certification services.

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