Head of AI Engineering
Quick answer
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is hiring a Head of AI Engineering for a senior technical leadership role in a hybrid/remote position with some travel, paying 185,000-200,000 USD (US Pay Rate); 87,000-100,000 GBP (UK Pay Rate).
- Role
- Head of AI Engineering
- Organization
- The International Rescue Committee (IRC)
- Location
- Hybrid/Remote, with some travel
- Work setup
- Remote
- Level
- Senior
- Compensation
- 185,000-200,000 USD (US Pay Rate); 87,000-100,000 GBP (UK Pay Rate)
- Category
- Engineering & Technology
The role
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is hiring a Head of AI Engineering to lead the technical team that builds AI-powered, program-facing solutions in some of the world's hardest places.
What you'll do
- Translate IRC's AI strategy and program priorities into a prioritized technical roadmap
- Manage and develop a team of engineers, applied AI engineers, and QA specialists
- Act as a genuine thought partner to program leaders
- Serve as the technical lead on IRC's strategic partnerships with frontier AI organizations
- Lead the design and development of AI-driven and program-specific technology solutions
What it takes
- 7-10+ years in software engineering or technical product development, with 3+ years leading engineers as a manager or tech lead
- A track record of building or growing strong engineering teams
- Genuinely motivated by humanitarian impact
- Leads with humility and deep respect for the people closest to the problem
- Technically curious and forward-looking
- Experience deploying AI in low-resource, low-bandwidth, or offline contexts
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Safeguarding, Conflicts of Interest, Fiscal Integrity, and Reporting Wrongdoing and Protection from Retaliation
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
Hybrid/Remote, with some travel
What is the compensation range?
185,000-200,000 USD (US Pay Rate); 87,000-100,000 GBP (UK Pay Rate)
What are the key qualifications required?
7-10+ years in software engineering, 3+ years leading engineers, experience building production AI systems, full-stack foundation, cloud architecture experience, data security and privacy knowledge, and humanitarian experience.
How do I apply?
Apply through the IRC careers website by the application deadline.
Is the job remote?
The job is hybrid/remote with some travel required.
How to apply
Apply directly on The International Rescue Committee (IRC)'s site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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