Director, Applied AI Engineering [US - Remote] - CDK

About Us
CDK Global is a leading provider of cloud-based software to dealerships and Original Equipment Manufacturers ("OEMs") across automotive and related industries. The Company's cloud-based, software as a service ("SaaS") platform enables dealerships to manage their end-to-end business operations including the acquisition, sale, financing, insuring, repair, and maintenance of vehicles. By automating and streamlining critical workflows, the integrated platform of modern solutions enables dealers to sell and service more vehicles by creating simple and convenient experiences for customers and improves their financial and operational performance.

The Role

Preferred Location(s):

• Near Austin, TX
• Near Hoffman Estates, IL
• Near Portland, OR
• Open to US-Remote for right candidate

CDK is on a mission to transform into a Data-driven and AI-First Company. The CDK Global technology team is looking for a strong AI leader to make our AI vision successful by delivering innovative AI solutions embedded within our core products to provide value to our customers.

We are seeking an experienced AI Engineering leader with a customer-centric mindset, a solid background in innovation, creating and implementing AI/ML solutions, driving growth and collaborating across the company to expedite incubation, development and delivery of new AI/ML based business capabilities across our core products.

In this role, you will be responsible for driving applied AI solutions embedded in products in collaboration with product and technology leaders across the company. You will have the opportunity to work closely with product leaders throughout the organization to identify challenges that can be addressed through innovative AI/ML-based solutions and collaborate with our internal teams and customers to deliver those solutions through iterative value creation.

In this role, you will lead the following critical areas for the successful delivery of AI/ML solutions for our businesses:

1) AI/ML Innovation and Delivery - Lead a team of skilled data engineers, ML engineers, and data scientists to develop innovative AI/ML models using our data and AI platform capabilities. This includes product ideation, design, development, MVP creation, and deploying scalable AI solutions to production.

2) AI Value Engineering - Foster a culture of value engineering-based AI solution development to drive innovation within CDK. This involves customer discovery, MVP sc

CDK Global is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Compensation packages are based on several factors, including but not limited to skills, experience, certifications, and work location. The total compensation package for this position may also include annual performance bonus, benefits and/or other applicable incentive compensation plans. We offer Medical, dental, and vision benefits in addition to:

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401K Matching Program
• Tuition Reimbursement

At CDK, we believe inclusion and diversity are essential in inspiring meaningful connections to our people, customers and communities. We are open, curious and encourage different views, so that everyone can be their best selves and make an impact.

CDK is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an inclusive workforce where everyone is valued. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, creed or religion, age, disability (including pregnancy), results of genetic testing, service in the military, veteran status or any other category protected by law.

Applicants for employment in the US must be authorized to work in the US. CDK may offer employer visa sponsorship to applicants.