Director, Software Engineering - Observability / AI Data Center Control Plane

ServiceNow•Santa Clara, CA

2d•Remote

About The Position

The Director of AI Data Center Control Plane leads the engineering implementation of AI-first solutions across Big Data, Observability, and other data center control plane interfaces. These solutions leverage AI and data science principles to optimize system performance, ensure reliability, and enable data-driven decision-making within the organization. This strategic role involves overseeing the design, implementation, and management of robust data platforms, integrating AI/ML capabilities, and ensuring the ethical and compliant use of data. The Director acts as a visionary leader, translating complex data insights into actionable strategies that support key business objectives and foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.

Requirements

12+ years of progressive experience in engineering with 5+ years industry experience in DevOps architecture, technology consulting experience, Leading DevOps Architectural Designs, software delivery leadership in an Agile & DevOps practice, handling Application Build, Configuration Management, Deployment & Release Engineering and experience developing and leading enterprise initiatives
5+ years of experience in data science, machine learning, and artificial intelligence
Strong technical expertise in observability tools, AIOps platforms, data modeling, and cloud-based solutions
Strong executive presence and ability to influence at senior levels.
Demonstrated success in scaling engineering organizations globally.
Expertise in engineering best practices, software architecture, quality engineering strategies, and automation frameworks.
Experience driving AI/ML adoption in software development and testing functions.
Ability to balance strategic thinking with execution focus.
Experience with automation/configuration and setting up complete end-to-end fully integrated delivery systems
Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and change leadership skills.
Working understanding of code and script (PHP, Python, Groovy, Perl and/or Ruby) particularly used within build pipeline automation.
Proven track record of delivering high-quality enterprise software products at scale.
Able to communicate a compelling vision and need for change that generates excitement, enthusiasm, and commitment to the process

Nice To Haves

Architected solution and deep expertise on Cloud (Azure, AWS, GCP), setting up CI/CD for PaaS (Cloud Foundry, OpenShift) is a big plus

Responsibilities

Partnering with Product Owners to execute the product vision and strategy for observability, big data, and agentic data center platform solutions.
Driving innovation, establishing KPIs, fostering a data-driven culture, and engaging with stakeholders.
Leading cross-functional teams, advocating for new technologies, providing technical guidance, overseeing AI/ML solution development, and working with partners to improve data infrastructure.
Develop and implement a comprehensive data and AI observability strategy aligned with organizational goals and industry best practices.
Drive the vision for robust data platforms that support advanced AI/ML models and facilitate data-driven decision-making across the organization.
Drive the engineering lifecycle for AI-powered observability features and solutions (e.g., model drift detection, bias monitoring, lineage tracking).
Collaborate with engineering and UX teams to build scalable, user-centric monitoring and observability solutions for Platform, Product, and Agentic AI services.
Implement and enforce best practices for AI/ML observability including metrics, logging, tracing, and model performance tracking.
Ensure the adoption of cutting-edge technologies and methodologies to enhance observability capabilities and improve system reliability.
Oversee the implementation of strong data governance policies and standards to ensure data quality, integrity, and compliance with regulations (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, CCPA).
Implement mechanisms for model monitoring, auditing, and compliance reporting to ensure the responsible and ethical use of AI models.
Lead, mentor, and inspire a high-performing team of engineers and data scientists.
Foster a culture of innovation, continuous learning, and cross-functional collaboration within the team.
Engage with internal and external stakeholders to understand business needs and promote AI and data observability solutions.
Keep up-to-date with the latest trends and advancements in AI, machine learning, observability tools, and data governance.
Actively learn from experts and peers in the field through professional organizations, conferences, and online platforms.