Applied AI Engineer Lead (Irvine)

AI Solutions Architect

Position at loanDepot

Position Summary :

Responsible for leading the design, development, and deployment of AI-driven solutions that address complex business challenges across domains such as computer vision, natural language processing, recommendation systems, and predictive analytics. Oversees project execution, mentors engineering teams, and partners with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure scalable, high-impact AI applications are successfully delivered and aligned with business strategy.

Responsibilities :

• Serves as a subject matter expert and strategic advisor on applied AI, guiding stakeholders on opportunities, risks, and best practices.
• Supports the delivery of large, complex and transformative functional and / or enterprise initiatives with minimal oversight.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for AI integration, providing input into solutions and implementation of plans.
• Evaluates business and product requirements to architect, deploy, and operationalize machine learning models in production environments.
• Enhances model performance, scalability, and reliability for real-world applications, balancing accuracy with efficiency.
• Translates cutting-edge research and experimental models into practical, deployable solutions that create business value.
• Develops and maintains end-to-end AI pipelines, including data ingestion, pre-processing, model training, validation, deployment, and monitoring.
• Champions responsible AI practices by embedding principles of fairness, transparency, security, and compliance into solutions.
• Continuously researches and applies emerging AI frameworks, tools, and techniques to advance enterprise AI capabilities.
• Performs other duties and projects assigned.

Requirements :

Preferred Requirements :

Why work for #teamloanDepot :

About loanDepot :

loanDepot (NYSE : LDI) is a digital commerce company committed to serving its customers throughout the home ownership journey. Since its launch in 2010, loanDepot has revolutionized the mortgage industry with a digital-first approach that makes it easier, faster, and less stressful to purchase or refinance a home. Today, as the nation's second largest non-bank retail mortgage lender, loanDepot enables customers to achieve the American dream of homeownership through a broad suite of lending and real estate services that simplify one of life's most complex transactions. With headquarters in Southern California and offices nationwide, loanDepot is committed to serving the communities in which its team lives and works through a variety of local, regional, and national philanthropic efforts.

Base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay for this role is between $170,000 and $233,000. Your base pay will depend on multiple individualized factors, including your job-related knowledge / skills, qualifications, experience, and market location.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.