Senior Director, AI Engineering

Equinix

📍 toronto, on, Canada

Full-time Engineering Posted May 26, 2026

Job Description

Job Summary We are seeking a Senior Director of AI Engineering to lead and scale a high‑performing Machine Learning Engineering (MLE) organization. This leader will be responsible for building production‑grade AI/ML systems that power next‑generation generative and predictive capabilities across the enterprise. The role combines deep technical leadership, organizational scale, and strong business alignment to translate AI innovation into measurable impact. Reporting to Yang Song within Digital and Innovation Office, this role will work closely with the Data & Engineering team around technology and development. This is a hands‑on technical leadership role responsible for building and scaling production‑grade AI systems. This role is critical to transforming AI from experimentation into a scalable, enterprise capability. You will define how AI is built, deployed, and leveraged across the organization—unlocking faster decisions, smarter automation, and sustained competitive advantage.