Director of AI Engineering, SEON
Fraud prevention and AML compliance
Job no longer available
Fraud prevention and AML compliance
201-500 employees
Job no longer available
201-500 employees
Company mission
To help online businesses reduce the cost, time, and challenges faced due to fraud.
Role
Who you are
- Educational Background: Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Data Science or a related field
- Professional Experience: Proven experience in a leadership role within engineering or data science, preferably in a tech scaleup organization. Experience managing cross-locational teams is highly desirable
- Technical Expertise: Strong foundation in data science and machine learning methodologies, experience in designing and delivering large scale Generative AI applications in cloud environments (AWS, GCP, or Azure) is required
- SaaS Experience: Track record of working on cloud-based SaaS products is required
- Identity Verification Experience: Experience building identity verification or KYC products is a strong plus
- Strategic Thinking: Ability to develop and execute a long-term AI strategy that aligns with business goals and drives innovation
- Leadership Skills: Demonstrated leadership abilities across multiple locations. Experience in hiring, mentoring, and developing high-performing engineering teams
- Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate data-driven insights and strategies to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a track record of driving projects from concept through completion
- Adaptability: Flexible and adaptable in a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment
What the job involves
- As the Director of AI Engineering at SEON, you will be responsible for heading up AI-driven innovation and engineering across all our locations
- This includes spearheading the formation of an applied research group, setting strategic direction for AI initiatives that align with our goal of becoming the AI-driven command center for risk and compliance teams, and effective utilization of state-of-the-art technologies to enhance our fraud prevention products, and deliver value to our customers
- This includes spearheading the recruitment and development of a robust team skilled in AI engineering and data science, setting strategic direction for data initiatives that align with our goal of transitioning into an AI-centric company
- The role involves close collaboration with other departments to integrate data-driven decision-making and AI capabilities across the organization, thereby playing a pivotal role in our rapid growth and evolution
- Strategic Leadership and Vision: Develop and implement a comprehensive AI strategy that aligns with the company’s objectives to transition into an AI-focused organization. Provide vision and leadership for developing and supporting AI initiatives
- Team Building and Management: Lead the recruitment, development, and management of the AI engineering and applied AI research teams across all locations. Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the team
- AI Infrastructure, Architecture and Governance: Oversee the design, development, and management of robust, highly scalable, and compliant AI infrastructure and product capabilities that support the company’s AI initiatives
- Cross-functional Collaboration: Serve as the principal AI leader and consultant to the Product and Engineering teams, ensuring seamless, high-impact integration of AI innovation into SEON’s core product suite
- Innovation and Research: Keep abreast of industry trends and advancements in AI and data science. Advocate for and lead the adoption of cutting-edge technologies and methodologies to maintain and enhance the company’s competitive edge
Our take
SEON is an online fraud prevention platform designed to assist businesses in combating fraud and minimizing risks related to online transactions. The platform stands out by offering a seamless integration process, allowing businesses to quickly implement its tools and solutions.
By leveraging a combination of technologies, data sources, and machine learning algorithms, SEON ensures real-time detection and prevention of fraudulent activities. Its effectiveness and reliability have earned the trust of prominent global brands such as Afterpay, Patreon, KLM, and Pokerstars.
With a strong focus on providing efficient and adaptable fraud prevention, SEON continues to innovate and evolve its offerings, helping businesses across various industries safeguard themselves and their customers from the ever-evolving threat of online fraud.
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Company
Funding (last 2 of 6 rounds)
Sep 2025
$80m
SERIES C
Apr 2022
$94m
SERIES B
Total funding: $187.9m
Company benefits
- ESOP: Employee stock ownership plan.
- Vacation: National holidays, generous holiday allowance.
- Flexible hours: Flexible work schedule that allows teammates to alter their workday.
- Enhanced parental leave: Enhanced parental leave policies for all the parents on the team.
- Private health insurance: Private health insurance including coverage for spouse and dependents.
- Hybrid working environment: We encourage our colleagues to work from home a few days a week, and spend the rest of the time in the office collaborating with the SEON team.
- Employee assistance and mental health support: Access to an employee assistance and mental health support platform.
- Lunch and breakfast: Monthly company breakfast and weekly lunch allowance.
- Learning and development: Access to a variety of opportunities for learning and development (including external L&D).
- Weekly language courses: You can learn 40+ languages including Hungarian, English, Spanish, Portuguese & Bahasa.
- Book allowance: You can order business books to grow your knowledge and support your curiosity to learn more.
Company HQ
East Cesar Chavez, Austin, TX
Leadership
Tamas Kadar
(Co-Founder & CEO)Graduated from the Corvinus University of Budapest with a BSc in ICT Business Analyst. Is currently a Council Member and Contributor on the Forbes Technology Council.
Bence Jendruszak
(COO)Graduated from the EBS Business School with a degree in General Management. Previously worked as a Controlling Intern at HILTI and as a Junior Consultant at HyperTeam.
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