Associate Director, AI & Engineering Ops
@ Vista Equity Partners

Hybrid
$190,000
Hybrid
Full Time
Posted 21 days ago

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Position Summary

The Associate Director, AI & Engineering Ops role is with Vista Equity Partners' Value Creation Team (VCT) in the Product and Technology Practice. You will work with portfolio company leaders in product, technology, and cybersecurity to drive AI and Engineering Operations transformation across enterprise software companies.

This role offers exposure to investment decision making, value creation, and transformation while accelerating your career growth into larger leadership positions within Vista or its portfolio companies.

Responsibilities

  • Partner with portfolio executives to develop AI and Engineering Operations strategies.
  • Implement AI-powered development tools, including code generation platforms.
  • Establish metrics to track adoption, productivity gains, and ROI.
  • Build strategic relationships with key AI tool vendors and model providers.
  • Design and implement engineering metrics programs using platforms such as Jellyfish, LinearB, and DX.
  • Create scalable playbooks for organizations at various maturity levels.
  • Pilot emerging AI technologies across the SDLC including testing, documentation, and code review automation.
  • Collaborate with executives, investment teams, and partners to shape overall value creation strategy.

Qualifications

  • 7+ years in engineering leadership, DevOps, or operations, with 2+ focused on AI tools.
  • Experience implementing and measuring AI code generation tools at scale.
  • Strong understanding of engineering metrics and ability to translate data into insights.
  • Proven success rolling out new engineering tools and processes.
  • Experience managing vendor relationships and evaluating emerging AI solutions.
  • Technical expertise to discuss architectural implications of AI tool adoption.
  • Excellent communication, project management, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to drive change and manage cross-functional projects.
  • Willingness to travel up to 25% of time.
  • Preferred degree in Computer Science or related field.

Compensation and Benefits

The annualized base pay range is expected to be between $160,000 and $215,000, plus additional rewards such as cash bonuses and a comprehensive benefits package.

Company Overview

Vista Equity Partners is a leading global investment firm focused on enterprise software, data, and technology-enabled organizations. Vista’s Value Creation Team is dedicated to accelerating corporate maturity and sustainable growth across its portfolio companies. For more information, visit vistaequitypartners.com and follow Vista on LinkedIn and Twitter.

Key skills/competency

  • AI
  • Engineering Operations
  • DevOps
  • Code Generation
  • SDLC
  • Metrics
  • Vendor Management
  • Change Management
  • Product Strategy
  • Transformation
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How to Get Hired at Vista Equity Partners

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Customize your resume: Highlight AI, engineering, and leadership experiences.
  • Tailor your cover letter: Focus on transformation and operations skills.
  • Research Vista Equity Partners: Understand their portfolio and value creation approach.
  • Practice technical scenarios: Prepare for discussions on AI code generation and metrics.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review AI code generation tools thoroughly.
Study engineering metrics platforms usage.
Practice SDLC optimization techniques.
Brush up on DevOps and tool integration.

Behavioral Questions

Explain past technology change leadership.
Describe handling rapid process shifts.
Demonstrate collaborative decision-making examples.
Discuss managing cross-functional team challenges.

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