[Remote] Director of Gen AI & Agentic AI Engineering

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. AmeriSave Mortgage Corporation is a technology-driven mortgage lender committed to transforming the way consumers access financial products. They are seeking a Director of Gen AI & Agentic AI Engineering to lead the design, development, and deployment of enterprise-grade AI applications, guiding the development of intelligent agents and optimizing lending workflows.

Responsibilities

• Lead Gen AI Development: Architect and deploy Gen AI applications using LLMs and agentic frameworks for mortgage lending use cases
• RAG Pipeline Innovation: Build and optimize Retrieval-Augmented Generation pipelines with hybrid retrieval, semantic chunking, and vector search
• Cloud-Native Integration: Integrate AI solutions with Azure OpenAI, GCP Vertex AI, and other cloud-native services
• Multimodal Intelligence: Work with unstructured data (PDFs, HTML, audio, images) and multimodal models
• LLMOps Leadership: Implement LLMOps practices including prompt versioning, caching, observability, and cost tracking
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with product managers, data engineers, and UX teams to deliver scalable, user-centric solutions
• Mentorship & Strategy: Mentor engineers, lead technical design reviews, and contribute to long-term AI strategy
• Technology Evaluation: Continuously assess emerging Gen AI technologies (e.g., Gemini, Claude, open-source models) to identify best-in-class solutions for today and tomorrow

Skills

• 8+ years in software engineering or data science, with 3+ years in Gen AI or LLM-based systems
• Strong programming skills in TypeScript, Python, or similar languages
• Experience with REST API development, containerization, and cloud platforms (Azure, GCP)
• Deep understanding of AI governance, model safety, and prompt engineering
• Proven ability to lead teams and deliver enterprise-grade AI applications
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills
• Experience with BytePro LOS and Asterisk telephony systems
• Familiarity with mortgage compliance frameworks such as HMDA, TRID, RESPA, and ECOA
• Experience with rules engines such as FICO Blaze Advisor, IBM Operational Decision Manager (ODM), or Red Hat Decision Manager
• Experience in fintech, lending, or mortgage tech
• Contributions to open-source Gen AI or document AI projects
• Knowledge of compliance workflows (e.g., KYC, income verification)
• Experience with multimodal AI and agentic frameworks

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee discounts
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• 12 paid holidays per year
• Paid training
• Referral program
• Referral bonuses

Company Overview

AmeriSave Mortgage, NMLS ID #1168, is one of the largest privately owned online mortgage lenders in the country, with strong consumer direct, traditional retail and Third Party Origination (TPO) channels. It was founded in 2002, and is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, with a workforce of 5001-10000 employees. Its website is http://www.amerisave.com.

Company H1B Sponsorship

AmeriSave Mortgage Corporation has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 1 in 2025, 2 in 2024, 1 in 2022, 1 in 2021. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.