Director of Artificial Intelligence, IgniteTech (Remote) - $200,000/year USD

Elite AI Visionaries Only: Forge the Future of an Industry

At Ignite, we’re not just adopting AI—we’re wielding it as a competitive weapon. While others debate theoretical applications, we’re delivering transformative business outcomes through strategic AI implementation.

As our Director of Artificial Intelligence, you’ll architect our AI future—translating visionary concepts into market-defining solutions. You’ll lead pioneering research in Generative AI, cultivate elite technical talent, and ensure every AI initiative delivers measurable business impact.

What You Will Be Doing

• Craft and execute Ignite’s AI strategy, ensuring perfect alignment between cutting-edge technology capabilities and business imperatives
• Spearhead research initiatives that push the boundaries of AI application, with particular focus on Generative AI technologies that create competitive advantage
• Design and validate sophisticated AI architectures that solve complex business challenges while meeting rigorous technical standards
• Build and mentor a world-class AI team, elevating their capabilities and establishing Ignite as a destination for elite AI talent

What You Won’t Be Doing

• Oversee day-to-day project management of established AI initiatives; your focus is strategic direction and breakthrough innovation
• Conduct purely academic research without clear paths to business application and measurable outcomes
• Work with teams satisfied with incremental improvements—this role demands revolutionary thinking and transformative results

Director Of Artificial Intelligence Key Responsibilities

• Transform Ignite’s business trajectory through strategic AI initiatives that create sustainable competitive advantage and measurable business impact.

Basic Requirements

• Extensive experience in the AI sector, with demonstrated success leading innovation initiatives and managing high-performing technical teams
• Proven track record of leadership excellence, having built and mentored AI teams that consistently deliver business-critical outcomes
• Advanced operational proficiency with generative AI technologies, including development of custom solutions, workflow automation, and deployment of specialized models (basic usage limited to research or content generation is insufficient)
• Technical mastery of Python and core AI/ML technologies, with the ability to evaluate technical approaches and guide architectural decisions

About IgniteTech

World-class talent. 100% global remote.

Ready to be a part of the top talent that IgniteTech has curated from thousands of applicants throughout the world? Come join us.

Through our portfolio of leading enterprise software solutions, we ignite business performance for thousands of customers globally. We’re big believers in the remote-work-from-anywhere lifestyle, which creates freedom for our team members and enables us to hire the best and brightest from around the world. A career with IgniteTech is challenging and fast-paced and we’re always looking for energetic and enthusiastic team members.

We’re an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity employer and we value the strength that diversity brings to our workplace.


There is so much to cover for this exciting role, and space here is limited. Hit the Apply button if you found this interesting and want to learn more. We look forward to meeting you!

Working with us

This is a full-time (40 hours per week), long-term position. The position is immediately available and requires entering into an independent contractor agreement with Crossover as a Contractor of Record. The compensation level for this role is $100 USD/hour, which equates to $200,000 USD/year assuming 40 hours per week and 50 weeks per year. The payment period is weekly. Consult www.crossover.com/help-and-faqs for more details on this topic.

Crossover Job Code: LJ-5262-AR-BuenosAi-DirectorofArti.004