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This team of innovative problem solvers develops and builds products that position Epsilon as a differentiator, encouraging an open and balanced marketplace built on respect for individuals, where every brand interaction holds value. Our full-cycle product engineering and data teams chart the future and set new benchmarks for our products, by using industry standard methodologies and sophisticated capabilities in data, machine learning, and artificial intelligence. Driven by a passion for delivering smart end-to-end solutions, this team plays a key role in Epsilon’s success story.\nThe Director Software Engineering is a transformative leadership role responsible for defining and driving the company's AI strategy, research agenda, and product integration roadmap. Reporting to the VP of engineering, this executive will build and lead a high-performing team of AI researchers, ML engineers, and data scientists to develop innovative AI capabilities that power our core products and create sustainable competitive advantage.\nThis leader will be the internal AI authority, advising the C-suite on emerging AI trends, responsible AI governance, and investment priorities. 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For decades, we’ve provided marketers from the world’s leading brands the data, technology and services they need to engage consumers with 1 View, 1 Vision and 1 Voice. 1 View of their universe of potential buyers. 1 Vision for engaging each individual. And 1 Voice to harmonize engagement across paid, owned and earned channels.\nEpsilon’s comprehensive portfolio of capabilities across our suite of digital media, messaging and loyalty solutions bridge the divide between marketing and advertising technology. We process 400+ billion consumer actions each day using advanced AI and hold many patents of proprietary technology, including real-time modeling languages and consumer privacy advancements. Thanks to the work of every employee, Epsilon has been consistently recognized as industry-leading by Forrester, Adweek and the MRC. Epsilon is a global company with more than 9,000 employees around the world.\nOur pillars aren't just words. They're how we show up every day.\nPeople centricity: We focus on employee well-being in an environment where colleagues truly care about each other.\nCollaboration: We work together, support one another, and collectively achieve goals.\nGrowth: There are endless opportunities for growth through learning, development and career advancement.\nInnovation: We drive progress through cutting-edge solutions and forward-thinking approaches.\nFlexibility: We’ve created a balance between work and personal life, and we encourage adaptability to solve problems creatively.\nOur values guide us to create value for our clients, our people and consumers.\nAct with integrity\nWork together to win together\nInnovate with purpose\nRespect all voices\nEmpower with accountability\nThese pillars and values are our foundation-shaping our culture, guiding our decisions, and uniting us in common purpose.\nEpsilon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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