Vice President – AI, Center of Excellence

Mastercard

. Lead end-to-end AI engineering delivery from solution design through development, production deployment, adoption, and value realization .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeSan Francisco • California • United StatesLead💰 $254,000 - $407,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading AI engineering initiatives, focusing on solution design, production readiness, and the integration of Responsible AI principles. Proven ability to drive enterprise-scale AI product delivery while ensuring compliance, security, and operational excellence.

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AI Engineering LeadershipEnterprise AI Product DeliveryAgentic AI ApplicationsHybrid Cloud ArchitecturesCross-Functional Engineering Execution

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Hard Skills

AI EngineeringGenerative AILarge Language Models (LLMs)Multi-Agent OrchestrationWorkflow AutomationDistributed SystemsAPIsEnterprise IntegrationProduction TechnologyDigital Platforms

Soft Skills

People LeadershipCoachingAccountabilityBuilding High-Performing TeamsDriving Talent Development

Tools & Technologies

Cloud-Native ArchitecturesOperational Performance ToolsLifecycle Management SystemsObservability ToolsSecurity Compliance Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer ScienceMaster’s Degree Preferred

Industry Keywords

Responsible AIGovernanceComplianceRisk ManagementSecurity Policies

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudDistributed Systems

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead end-to-end AI engineering delivery from solution design through development, production deployment, adoption, and value realization
Build and scale reusable AI assets, agent patterns, multi-agent orchestration, workflow automation, shared components, and evolving AI capabilities
Drive execution against prioritized business needs and deliver measurable business value
Partner with AI Platform Engineering, Infrastructure, Data, Security, Architecture, Risk, Product, and business teams
Own production readiness, including reliability, resiliency, observability, scalability, lifecycle management, and operational performance
Embed Responsible AI, security, privacy, governance, compliance, and auditability throughout the AI engineering lifecycle
Drive adoption and measure product performance, customer impact, productivity, risk reduction, and business outcomes
Lead and develop a global organization of AI engineering leaders, architects, and AI engineers
Build talent, accountability, and engineering excellence

Requirements

What you’ll need

Years of leadership experience in AI engineering, software or product engineering, or enterprise technology delivery
Proven success delivering and scaling enterprise AI products, agentic AI applications, intelligent automation, or mission-critical digital platforms
Strong technical understanding of agentic AI, generative AI, large language models (LLMs), multi-agent orchestration, workflow automation, and new and evolving AI capabilities
Experience with hybrid cloud and cloud-native architectures, distributed systems, APIs, enterprise integration, and modern AI engineering
Experience leading production technology in highly regulated environments with accountability for security, resiliency, governance, compliance, and risk
Demonstrated ability to drive complex, cross-functional engineering delivery and execution at enterprise scale
Proven people leadership experience, including leading leaders, building high-performing global engineering organizations, coaching and developing talent, and driving accountability
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, Information Systems, or a related field required
Master’s degree preferred
Abide by Mastercard’s security policies and practices
Ensure confidentiality and integrity of accessed information
Report suspected information security violations or breaches
Complete periodic mandatory security trainings

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual bonus or commissions may be available depending on the role
Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
Flexible spending account and health savings account
16 weeks of new parent leave
Up to 20 days of bereavement leave
80 hours of Paid Sick and Safe Time
25 days of vacation time
5 personal days
10 annual paid U.S. observed holidays
401k with a best-in-class company match
Deferred compensation for eligible roles
Fitness reimbursement or on-site fitness facilities
Eligibility for tuition reimbursement