Vice President, AI and Data (US)

Vice President, AI and Data (US)

Visionary AI and Data executive with a track record of scaling intelligent systems; ready to lead ZIP's next wave of innovation across agentic infrastructure, ML platforms, and data strategy.

Accelerate the future of agentic commerce and consumer products by driving enterprise-scale AI, responsible frameworks, and high-performing technical teams.

Remote-first opportunity for US-based employees with the option to work in-person out of our Manhattan office.

Vice President AI and Data

Lead the future of Agentic AI, Data Engineering, and Machine Learning at ZIP US, enabling the next generation of fintech, ecommerce, payments, and the hybrid workforce through agentic systems.

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ZIP is hiring a US Vice President, AI & Data to define and lead our AI and Data strategy across engineering, operations, and product enablement. This senior executive role spans Agentic AI, Data Engineering, Machine Learning Engineering, and Agentic Operations , with responsibility for designing and managing the infrastructure, frameworks, and operational models that power agentic systems across our business.

You will lead the development of agentic infrastructure , drive the enablement of agentic products and services , and guide ZIP US's leadership in the emerging space of agentic commerce, agentic payments, and the next generation hybrid workforce . As the enterprise leader for AI and Data, you will ensure that ZIP continues to be trusted, innovative, and resilient while advancing our position as an industry leader.

As a key member of the US Product, Design, and Engineering Leadership Team , you will :

• Define and execute ZIP's AI and Data strategy across engineering and operations
• Build the organizational foundation for Agentic Operations to manage the lifecycle of agentic systems across the enterprise
• Drive enablement of agentic products and services for customers and merchants
• Partner across Sales, Partnerships, Product, Engineering, Compliance, and Operations to align technical innovation with business priorities
• Ensure AI, ML, and Data initiatives reinforce customer trust, security, and regulatory requirements
• You will lead high performing AI, Data, and ML engineering teams while shaping a new function dedicated to agentic systems and operations

Interesting problems you will get to solve

What you will bring to the team

Education and Experience

Leadership and Mindset

Skills and Expertise

What you'll get in return

Zip is a place where you'll get out what you put in. The newness of our sector means we need to move at pace and embrace change, and our promise to you when you join the team is that you'll feel empowered and trusted to make big things happen quickly. We want you to feel welcome and as though you have the support to be yourself, and care for yourself at work. Because it's important to us that you make the most of the opportunities you'll get to grow your skills and your career, and be surrounded by smart, friendly people and leaders that have your back.

We think these are just some of the best things about being a Zipster. We will also offer you :

Zip is committed to a straightforward and transparent pay structure. The actual base salary will be determined by various individualized factors, including job-related knowledge, skills, experience, location, internal equity, as well as other objective business considerations. The annual base Pay Range for this position is $240,000 - $290,000 USD. This range reflects our US national compensation (USN). Subject to those same considerations, the total compensation package