Director, AI Engineering & Operations

Director, AI Engineering & Operations

DaVita Kidney Care – Denver, Colorado

$129,000 – $205,000 per year.

• Lead the development and execution of DaVita's AI strategy, aligning with business objectives.
• Build and manage a high‑performing team of AI, data, and ML engineers.
• Oversee the full AI lifecycle from data integration to model deployment and monitoring.
• Design scalable AI systems and provide technical guidance on model selection and optimization.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional stakeholders to integrate AI solutions into existing systems.
• Champion responsible AI, governance, quality standards, and ethical considerations.
• Drive AI adoption, oversee capability development, and integrate AI across the organization.

• Master's in Computer Science, AI, or related field (Bachelor's also acceptable).
• 10+ years in engineering or technology leadership; 5+ years managing technical teams.
• Deep knowledge of AI/ML frameworks, cloud platforms (GCP, Azure), CI/CD, data engineering, and security.
• Experience with GenAI technologies, LLMs, orchestration, agent runtimes, and model integration.
• Strong strategic thinking, leadership, and communication skills.

• AI/ML frameworks, GCP Vertex AI, Azure AI Foundry, Google Cloud, Azure, A2A, ADK, MCP, Agentic AI.
• Predictive maintenance, defect detection, process optimization, supply chain analytics.
• Data engineering principles, modern security practices, CI/CD tools.

Fluent in written and verbal communication.

DaVita provides reasonable accommodations to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties.

Level III – Moderate noise. No exposure to blood or hazardous conditions beyond normal office environment.

• Lift 5–50 lbs unassisted; stand, sit, stoop, walk, stretch, reach, and use full range of motion.
• Manual dexterity required for computer use.

• Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, paid time off, PTO cash out.
• Family resources, EAP counseling, Headspace®, backup child care, maternity/paternity leave.
• Professional development programs and on‑demand virtual courses.

DaVita is an equal opportunity employer. Individuals are recruited, hired, and promoted without regard to race, religion, age, sex, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics.