Artificial Intelligence Engineer

AI Engineer/Head of AI/Director of AI Strategy and Implementation (open to title)JRN 2533Our client is seeking a highly capable AI leader to help transform how a private family office and its portfolio of businesses operate through the practical application of artificial intelligence. Reporting directly to the CEO, this individual will work across legal, finance, operations, marketing, creative, and administrative functions to identify opportunities, build solutions, and optimize workflows.This is not a strategy-focused role. It is a hands-on builder position for someone who can quickly understand business challenges, identify opportunities for AI-driven improvements, and implement practical solutions that create measurable impact. The ideal candidate combines technical expertise with strong business judgment and thrives in fast-paced, high-trust environments.The successful hire will play a key role in shaping the organization's long-term AI strategy, systems, and technology stack while building tools, automations, dashboards, and workflows that improve efficiency, visibility, and decision-making across the enterprise.RequirementsProfessional ExperienceProven experience applying AI to real-world business operations and workflowsStrong engineering, systems architecture, or technical development backgroundExperience building secure systems, automations, integrations, and data pipelinesAbility to work across legal, financial, operational, administrative, and creative business functionsExperience rapidly prototyping and implementing solutions from concept to deploymentStrong understanding of AI tools, models, and emerging technologiesCore CompetenciesBuilder mentality with the ability to execute independentlyStrong product instincts and comfort operating in ambiguous environmentsExcellent problem-solving and critical-thinking skillsAbility to identify inefficiencies and translate them into scalable solutionsExceptional discretion and ability to handle sensitive informationStrong communication and collaboration skills across executive-level stakeholdersTechnical CapabilitiesExperience building AI-powered tools, workflows, automations, and agentsKnowledge of LLMs, AI platforms, and workflow orchestration toolsExperience creating dashboards, reporting systems, and command-center-style operational toolsAbility to design secure solutions for financial, legal, and operational environmentsFamiliarity with tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, Notion, Google AI Studio, Adobe Firefly, and related platforms preferredDemonstrated SuccessCandidates should be able to provide examples of:AI tools, automations, systems, or workflows they have personally builtThe problems they identified and the solutions they implementedTechnologies, models, and platforms utilizedMeasurable business outcomes and operational improvements achievedApproaches to security, governance, and responsible AI implementationPreferred AttributesEntrepreneurial mindset with a bias toward actionCuriosity and enthusiasm for emerging AI technologiesAbility to move seamlessly between strategic thinking and hands-on executionHigh level of professionalism, integrity, and trustworthinessPassion for building systems that create leverage, efficiency, and scaleLocation: Calabasas, CA – fully in officeCompensation: Up to $250,000 DOE. No bonus; base is the full package.Structure: Consultant to start, to test fit both ways; open to full-time from day one for the right person.Benefits (on full-time conversion): Medical, dental, vision, 401k.Dossier is acting solely as a recruiting and placement firm for this position and is not the employer of record for this role unless otherwise explicitly stated. All hiring decisions, compensation, benefits, and employment terms are determined by the client employer. By applying, you acknowledge that submission of an application does not guarantee placement or employment.Dossier is an equal opportunity recruiting firm and does not discriminate in its recruiting, screening, or placement practices based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.