Director of Artificial Intelligence

5 days ago

Gothenburg, Västra Götaland, Sweden TechNET IT Recruitment Ltd Full time

Director of AI Engineering

Gothenburg, Sweden – Full-Time, Permanent

Extensive package, including relocation

Are you an experienced AI engineering leader ready to build high-impact, enterprise-grade AI solutions? We're seeking a Director of AI Engineering to lead a talented team focused on delivering advanced, scalable AI services that support major strategic initiatives.

This is a role for a hands-on technical leader who thrives at the intersection of engineering excellence, applied AI, and modern software delivery.

The Opportunity

As Director of AI Engineering, you will:

  • Lead and develop a high-performing team of AI Engineers
  • Drive delivery of sophisticated AI products and reusable AI services
  • Establish engineering standards and golden-path frameworks for scalable AI development
  • Collaborate closely with product, architecture, and senior leadership stakeholders
  • Stay ahead of emerging AI innovations and incorporate them into production solutions
  • Shape technical strategy while remaining deeply hands-on in code, design, and architecture

This is a strategic yet technical leadership role suited to someone who wants to make meaningful impact across a global organisation.

What You'll Bring

  • Senior background as an AI engineer or AI engineering manager
  • Strong hands-on experience in applied machine learning and modern software engineering
  • Advanced proficiency in Python and cloud-based ML development
  • Experience building APIs, microservices, and production-scale ML systems
  • Proven track record of leading engineering teams and delivering complex AI products
  • Solid understanding of architecture, CI/CD, testing, optimisation, and scaling
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
  • Experience working in regulated or quality-driven environments is beneficial

Compensation & Benefits

Total Package Value:

  • 1,149,652 SEK annually (approx. €104,600)
    Includes base salary, target bonus, and wellness allowance.

Base Salary (listed separately):

  • 1,041,502 SEK annually (approx. €94,720)

Bonus:

  • 10% annual target (0–20% range)

Additional Benefits:

  • 4,000 SEK annual wellness allowance
  • 37 paid vacation days
  • Comprehensive relocation package for international candidates (support includes visa assistance, relocation logistics, settling-in support, and guidance on housing, taxation, schooling, and Swedish systems)

There is no car allowance or long-term incentive element for this grade.

Why Gothenburg?

Gothenburg is a growing European technology hub, offering an excellent quality of life, a strong international community, and easy access to nature, culture, and coastal living. Sweden is consistently ranked among the best countries globally for work–life balance, family support, safety, and overall wellbeing.

How to Apply

If you are a technically strong, forward-thinking AI engineering leader who wants to build impactful, real-world AI systems at scale, we would welcome your application.

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