[Remote] AI Engineering Associate Director

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. NTT DATA is a $30 billion business and technology services leader, serving 75% of the Fortune Global 100. They are seeking an AI Engineering Associate Director to drive AI initiatives in healthcare and public sector, defining solutions and partnering with C-suite leaders to deliver innovative offerings.ResponsibilitiesDesign, develop, and implement AI and generative AI solutions across primarily healthcare, life science and public sector domainsBuild AI-enabled applications, services, APIs, copilots, chat interfaces, workflow automations, dashboards, and decision-support toolsDevelop solutions using modern AI engineering patterns, including retrieval-augmented generation, embeddings, vector search, prompt engineering, model orchestration, agentic workflows, natural language processing, document intelligence, predictive analytics, and machine learningPartner with solution architects, data scientists, cloud engineers, software developers, and business stakeholders to translate requirements into technical designs and working solutionsBuild and maintain data pipelines, integration services, feature preparation workflows, knowledge bases, and model-ready datasetsIntegrate AI models and services from major cloud providers, commercial model providers, open-source frameworks, and enterprise platformsCreate proofs of concept, prototypes, demos, and technical assets that validate feasibility, demonstrate business value, and support client conversationsSupport the sales cycle by contributing to demo environments, technical walkthroughs, proposal content, estimates, and reusable solution componentsDevelop reusable accelerators, code libraries, templates, prompt assets, deployment patterns, and implementation playbooksApply responsible AI practices, including model evaluation, guardrails, privacy controls, bias testing, explainability, monitoring, auditability, and human-in-the-loop designCollaborate with security, privacy, legal, compliance, and architecture teams to ensure AI solutions meet enterprise and client requirementsParticipate in testing, debugging, performance tuning, deployment, documentation, and operational handoffStay current on emerging AI technologies, frameworks, tools, and engineering practices, and translate relevant innovations into practical solutionsSkillsBachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, engineering, data science, analytics, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience6+ years of experience in software engineering, data engineering, AI engineering, machine learning engineering, analytics engineering, or technical consultingHands-on experience building AI, machine learning, generative AI, analytics, automation, or data-driven applicationsPractical experience with generative AI patterns such as prompt engineering, retrieval-augmented generation, embeddings, vector databases, LLM integration, model evaluation, and API-based model orchestrationProficiency in Python and SQL, with experience using common data, AI, and application development libraries or frameworksExperience with at least one major cloud platform such as Azure, AWS, or Google CloudExperience working with APIs, databases, data pipelines, structured data, unstructured data, and enterprise integration patternsFamiliarity with software engineering practices such as Git, CI/CD, testing, code review, documentation, containerization, and deploymentAbility to build technically credible solutions while communicating clearly with both technical and non-technical audiencesStrong collaboration skills and ability to work with cross-functional teams in consulting, client delivery, product, or enterprise technology environments15+ years of experience in designing and developing AI/ML solutions with at least 10 years of experience in state/local government and/or educationDeep understanding of public sector challenges and operations, AI, digital transformationDemonstrated success shaping and winning large-scale transformation or managed services deals ($10M+)Strong executive presence with the ability to engage C-suite leadersExperience leading cross-functional global teams and driving innovation at scaleBenefitsMedical, dental, and vision insuranceFlexible spending or health savings accountLife and AD&D insuranceShort and long term disability coveragePaid time offEmployee assistanceParticipation in a 401k program with company matchAdditional voluntary or legally-required benefitsRemote or hybrid work options, these arrangements are subject to change based on client requirementsIn-office attendance may be required for meetings or events, depending on business needsCompany OverviewNTT DATA, Inc. is a trusted global innovator of business and technology services. It was founded in 2019, and is headquartered in Tokyo, JP, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is https://services.global.ntt/.Company H1B SponsorshipNTT DATA, Inc. has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 18 in 2026, 144 in 2025, 182 in 2024, 257 in 2023, 871 in 2022, 809 in 2021, 1266 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.