Head of AI Engineering
Quick answer
The International Rescue Committee is hiring a hybrid/remote Head of AI Engineering paying $185k-$200k (US) or 87k-100k GBP (UK) to lead the technical team building AI-powered humanitarian solutions.
- Role
- Head of AI Engineering
- Organization
- International Rescue Committee (IRC)
- Location
- Not specified (Hybrid/Remote available)
- Work setup
- Hybrid
- Level
- Senior
- Compensation
- US: $185,000-$200,000 USD; UK: 87,000-100,000 GBP
- Category
- Engineering & Technology
The role
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is seeking a Head of AI Engineering to lead a technical team focused on deploying AI solutions in humanitarian contexts. This role involves designing and shipping agentic systems, predictive analytics, and AI diagnostics for use in low-resource environments. The successful candidate will oversee technical strategy, engineering team growth, and deep collaboration with program leaders and global AI partners. This position provides an opportunity to apply cutting-edge AI technologies to address some of the world's most critical humanitarian challenges.
What you'll do
- Translate organizational AI strategy into a prioritized technical roadmap.
- Manage, mentor, and grow a team of engineers, AI specialists, and QA staff.
- Oversee the full development lifecycle of program-specific AI and software solutions.
- Serve as technical lead for strategic partnerships with frontier AI labs like Anthropic and OpenAI.
- Ensure high-availability architectures and robust DevOps practices for humanitarian applications.
What it takes
- 7-10+ years in software engineering or technical product development.
- 3+ years of experience leading engineers as a manager or tech lead.
- Hands-on experience building production AI systems such as LLM applications, RAG, or agentic frameworks.
- Solid full-stack engineering foundation with cloud architecture expertise (Azure preferred).
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with non-technical program leaders.
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Comprehensive US benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 403b retirement savings plan with matching, 10 sick days, 10 holidays, 20-25 days of PTO, disability & life insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program.
Frequently asked questions
Is this position remote?
The role is based in a standard office environment but offers hybrid or remote flexibility.
What is the compensation for this role?
The salary range for US-based candidates is $185,000-$200,000 USD, and for UK-based candidates, it is 87,000-100,000 GBP.
What are the key leadership requirements?
Candidates must have 7-10+ years of engineering experience, with at least 3 years in a management or tech lead role, and a proven track record of growing high-performing teams.
Does the IRC provide benefits?
Yes, US employees receive a comprehensive benefits package, including medical/dental/vision insurance, 403b retirement matching, and generous paid time off.
How to apply
Apply directly on International Rescue Committee (IRC)'s site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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