Senior Director of Engineering, Data & AI

The Senior Director of Engineering, Data & AI at OneTrust is responsible for setting strategic goals for the engineering team, overseeing the development of GenAI applications, and managing cross-functional collaborations to define product requirements and architecture. This role involves driving strategic planning, ensuring compliance with security regulations, and conducting code reviews. It's about taking the lead in enhancing one of the most comprehensive data governance platforms in the industry.

To qualify for the Senior Director of Engineering, Data & AI role at OneTrust, candidates should possess a bachelor's or master's degree in computer science or a related field, along with at least 18 years of engineering experience, including 8 years in a leadership role. A strong background in Python programming, as well as knowledge of GenAI frameworks, cloud platforms, and effective stakeholder management, is also crucial for success in this position.

OneTrust values candidates with extensive experience overseeing end-to-end development activities and managing multiple teams. Ideal candidates will have a proven track record of delivering complex enterprise-class software that results in market impact, along with experience in developing cloud services and engagement with systems processing large volumes of integration events, specifically in a DevOps environment.

The Senior Director of Engineering, Data & AI at OneTrust is expected to foster team growth by building onboarding and mentoring programs for engineers. By providing feedback through code reviews and establishing best practices and coding standards, this role ensures that team members develop professionally while delivering results that align with the company’s objectives.

At OneTrust, the culture is built around collaboration, trust, and innovation. The Senior Director of Engineering, Data & AI will join a diverse and inclusive team that prioritizes professional growth and open communication. With a flexible working model, OneTrust encourages teams to connect and collaborate, creating an environment where every voice can contribute to meaningful work.

In your response, be sure to highlight specific projects you've led, detailing your role in defining timelines, managing stakeholders, and ensuring that the project's objectives align with overall business goals. Sharing examples of both successes and challenges will demonstrate your comprehensive understanding of project management.

Explain your approach to continuous learning, such as attending industry conferences, subscribing to relevant publications, participating in online courses, or being part of professional networks. Highlight how this knowledge has influenced your work and decision-making processes in previous roles.

Discuss specific techniques you use, such as one-on-one coaching, providing constructive feedback during code reviews, and creating collaborative learning opportunities. Mention any formal training programs you’ve developed and how they benefited your team.

Share a detailed example, including the challenges you faced and how you overcame them. Emphasize your ability to assess technological fit for organizational needs and the impact that implementation had on operational efficiency or product performance.

Talk about your method for assessing project urgency and importance, the role of stakeholder input in decision-making, and how you communicate priorities to your team. Examples of handling competing demands will showcase your leadership skills.

Discuss your hands-on experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure, highlighting specific applications you have developed. Describe how cloud-native practices improved scalability and reliability in your previous projects.

Detail your process for conducting code reviews, introducing coding standards, and using automated testing tools. You can also touch on how you encourage team participation in establishing these standards and the importance of maintaining high-quality code.

Emphasize the importance of collaboration with cross-functional teams, sharing how you’ve built trusting relationships with stakeholders. Include examples where collaborative efforts led to project success and enriched team dynamics.

Discuss your conflict resolution approach, emphasizing open communication and mediation. Share specific scenarios where you successfully resolved conflicts, learned from the experience, and strengthened team cohesion.

Illustrate your hands-on experience using GenAI frameworks, and any projects where you implemented AI/ML solutions. Highlight your understanding of practical applications and how they align with business objectives or customer needs.