AI / ML Engineering Lead – Build the Future of Intelligent Platforms
About the Role :
We are seeking a visionary AI / ML Engineering Lead to drive the creation of a next-generation platform that will transform the way millions of customers experience H&R Block’s services. This is not just another engineering role—it’s an opportunity to build an AI / ML ecosystem from the ground up, solve real-world, large-scale business challenges, and shape a long-term initiative that redefines how our company does business.
If you’re passionate about harnessing AI to deliver meaningful impact, this is your chance to work on problems at national scale that touch the lives of nearly every U.S. citizen.
What You’ll Do :
- Architect & Build from Scratch : Lead the design and implementation of an enterprise-grade AI / ML platform that becomes the backbone for innovation across the company.
- Solve Complex, Real-World Problems : Tackle challenging business scenarios that require advanced machine learning, knowledge representation, and automation—problems that matter at scale.
- Drive End-to-End AI Solutions : Oversee the full lifecycle of AI systems—from data ingestion, model training, and knowledge graph construction to deployment, monitoring, and continuous improvement.
- Champion Engineering Excellence : Define and enforce best practices in ML Ops, CI / CD, testing, and model governance for scalable, reliable, and high-performing solutions.
- Collaborate & Inspire : Partner with cross-functional experts across domains, while mentoring and elevating engineering talent to build a culture of technical excellence and innovation.
- Think Long Term : Contribute to a multi-year journey aimed at fundamentally reshaping business processes and customer experience through intelligent automation.
What We’re Looking For :
Deep Technical Expertise : 10+ years in software engineering, with 5+ years leading AI / ML initiatives in production environments. Exposure to Data Science will be ana added advantageAI / ML Mastery : Proven experience in building and deploying machine learning models and ML Ops frameworks.Knowledge Representation : Strong background in knowledge graphs, semantic modeling, and graph technologies.Engineering Leadership : Skilled in software architecture, microservices, APIs, and cloud deployment (Azure / AWS / GCP).NLP & Advanced Techniques : Familiarity with natural language processing, document comparison, and semantic analysis.Collaboration & Influence : Ability to lead diverse, cross-functional teams and communicate effectively with both technical and business stakeholders.Why Join Us?
Impact at Scale : Your work will directly influence how millions of customers interact with our products and services.Innovation Opportunity : Be at the forefront of designing a platform that sets new benchmarks for AI in the industry.Long-Term Vision : Join a strategic program with leadership sponsorship and multi-year commitment to transformation.Culture of Excellence : Work alongside passionate engineers, data scientists, and domain experts in a high-impact environment.This role is ideal for those who thrive at the intersection of cutting-edge technology, real-world impact, and visionary problem-solving. If you’re ready to push boundaries and help shape the future of AI in a way that truly matters, we want to hear from you.