Manager, AI Engineering (Remote) at Drata

United States

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Requirements

  • Deep understanding of machine learning, deep learning, and AI technologies
  • Hands-on experience with ML frameworks (ex: TensorFlow, PyTorch) and deployment at scale
  • Knowledge of LLM technologies, including fine-tuning, prompt engineering, and RAG systems
  • Understanding of ML infrastructure, including cloud platforms, containerization, and CI/CD
  • Experience with data engineering, feature stores, and MLOps
  • Ability to translate business requirements into technical AI solutions
  • Experience working with product management and business stakeholders
  • Understanding of compliance, security, and regulatory requirements

Responsibilities

  • Lead, mentor, and grow a team (~7 people) of engineers, ML specialists, and data scientists
  • Recruit and hire top-tier AI/ML talent
  • Establish career development paths and growth opportunities for team members
  • Foster a culture of continuous learning, experimentation, and technical excellence
  • Define and execute the technical roadmap for AI/ML initiatives across the platform
  • Collaborate with product leadership to translate business requirements into technical AI solutions
  • Stay current with AI/ML research and industry trends
  • Establish technical standards, best practices, and guidelines for AI/ML development
  • Drive architectural decisions for scalable AI systems and infrastructure
  • Oversee end-to-end delivery of complex AI/ML projects from concept to production
  • Manage project timelines, resource allocation, and risk mitigation strategies
  • Coordinate with cross-functional teams including Product, Engineering, Security, and Compliance
  • Establish metrics and KPIs to measure AI/ML project success and business impact
  • Ensure projects align with company objectives and compliance requirements
  • Partner with product managers to define AI-driven features and capabilities
  • Work with compliance teams to ensure AI solutions meet regulatory and ethical standards
  • Collaborate with infrastructure teams to build scalable ML platforms and deployment pipelines
  • Engage with business stakeholders to communicate AI capabilities and limitations
  • Support sales and marketing teams with technical expertise for AI-related initiatives
  • Drive innovation in AI applications for compliance automation and security
  • Encourage experimentation with emerging AI technologies and methodologies
  • Promote knowledge sharing through tech talks, publications, and conference participation
  • Balance innovation with practical delivery of business value

Skills

Drata

Automates security and compliance processes

About Drata

Drata provides a platform that automates security and compliance processes for companies, helping them achieve and maintain continuous compliance with standards like SOC 2, ISO 27001, and HIPAA. The platform works by integrating with over 75 different technologies to continuously monitor a company's security posture and collect evidence needed for compliance audits. This automation reduces the need for manual tasks, such as taking screenshots and managing spreadsheets, making the compliance process more efficient. Drata primarily serves fast-growing technology and SaaS companies that face challenges in managing compliance due to rapid growth and complex regulations. Unlike its competitors, Drata focuses on providing a comprehensive, integrated solution that ensures clients are always audit-ready. The goal of Drata is to simplify compliance management, allowing businesses to save time and resources while building trust with their customers.

San Diego, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2020Year Founded
$319.2MTotal Funding
SERIES_CCompany Stage
Enterprise Software, CybersecurityIndustries
501-1,000Employees

Benefits

Health benefits
Learning enrichment stipends
Flexible PTO
Work from home stipend
401k
Parental leave

Risks

Integration challenges from acquisitions like oak9 may disrupt service delivery.
AI-generated responses in compliance may face client resistance over accuracy concerns.
Rapid platform expansion could strain infrastructure, risking service outages.

Differentiation

Drata automates compliance with over 75 technology integrations, streamlining audit readiness.
Founded in 2020, Drata focuses on continuous compliance for fast-growing tech companies.
Drata's AI-driven solutions reduce manual compliance tasks, enhancing efficiency and accuracy.

Upsides

Drata's acquisition of oak9 integrates compliance into the software development lifecycle.
AI Questionnaire Automation accelerates sales cycles by minimizing security review delays.
Strategic alliances, like with 360 Advanced, expand Drata's market reach and service offerings.

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