Head of Software Engineering & AI

Job Description

Head of Engineering & AI – Investment Management – Boston, MA 02111


We are currently seeking candidates for a Head of Engineering & AI position. The Head of Engineering & AI will guide teams across Software Engineering, Cloud, DevOps, Data Engineering, and AI/ML, ensuring modern architecture, strong execution, and consistent delivery. The role blends long-term strategy with hands-on leadership to turn technology and data into meaningful business impact.

This is a full-time permanent position that will pay a base salary of $250K-$350K (depending on experience) plus bonus.

Responsibilities

• Define and communicate the firm’s engineering and AI strategy.
• Lead software, cloud, data, and AI teams; strengthen technical capabilities.
• Improve data quality, accessibility, and system reliability.
• Prioritize and execute high-impact technology initiatives.
• Introduce AI-driven tools and automation into business workflows.
• Manage relationships with cloud and technology vendors.
• Ensure secure, scalable, and compliant operations.
• Oversee budgeting and resource planning for engineering functions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science
• 10+ years across software, data, and cloud environments (AWS preferred).
• 8+ years in engineering leadership roles.
• 2+ years working with modern AI / LLM-powered solutions.
• Strong background in cloud architecture and full-stack development.
• Proven leadership across teams, vendors, and complex initiatives.
• Excellent communication skills with experience presenting to executives.
• Experience with enterprise data strategy and platform development.
• Exposure to scientific, biotech, or data-driven organizations is a plus.

If you are interested in learning more about the role please send your resume Mark at mdoyle@daleyaa.com.

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