Senior Director, Data Science

At Infoblox, every breakthrough begins with a bold "what if."
What if your ideas could ignite global innovation?
What if your curiosity could redefine the future?

We invite you to step into the next exciting chapter of your career journey. Bring your creativity, drive, your daring spirit, and feel what it's like to thrive on a team big enough to make an impact, yet small enough to make a difference. Our cloud-first networking and security solutions already protect 70% of the Fortune 500, and we're looking for creative thinkers ready to push that influence even further. Join us and discover how far your bold "what if" can take the world, your community, and your career.

How we empower our people is extraordinary: we're recognized as a Glassdoor Best Place to Work 2025, Great Place to Work-Certified in five countries, and honored by Cigna as a Healthy Workforce honors for three consecutive years; and what we build is world class: named CybersecAsia's Best in Critical Infrastructure 2024 - clear evidence that when first-class technology meets empowered talent, remarkable careers take shape. So, what if the next big idea, and the next great career story, comes from you? Become the force that turns every "what if" into "what's next."

In a world where you can be anything, Be Infoblox.

Senior Director, Data Science

We have an opportunity for a visionary Senior Director of Data Science to lead our enterprise-wide AI and data science strategy, with a strong focus on generative AI and large language models (LLMs). Reporting VP, Data & AI, this senior-level role will collaborate closely with engineers, product managers and oversee geo-disbursed data science teams, drive innovation across product lines, and partner with senior leadership to embed AI into the core of our networking and cybersecurity solutions. The ideal candidate excels at managing remote, senior-level data scientists and fostering a high-performing distributed team culture. You will be instrumental in shaping the future of AI at our company, fostering a culture of excellence, experimentation, and impact.

Be a Contributor - What You'll Do

• Drive the strategic roadmap for AI, ML, and generative AI initiatives across the organization. Focus on high-impact opportunities that align with business goals and deliver measurable value
• Cultivate and lead high-performing, remote-first data science teams. Promote collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning across distributed environments
• Design and implement advanced AI solutions using LLMs (e.g., GPT, Claude, Gemini) to enhance automation, threat detection, and predictive analytics
• Ensure robust, secure, and scalable deployment of AI models across cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) using modern MLOps practices
• Partner with Product, Engineering, Security, and Business teams to integrate AI into products and workflows, solving real-world challenges
• Engage with external AI communities, academic institutions, and industry leaders to position the company at the forefront of innovation
• Implement governance frameworks that ensure ethical AI development, including bias mitigation, transparency, and regulatory compliance

Be Prepared - What You'll Bring

• Over 10 years of experience in data science, AI, or related fields, including 5+ years in senior leadership roles. A proven ability to scale teams and deliver enterprise AI solutions, with a strong track record of managing remote senior-level data scientists
• Deep technical expertise in Python, ML frameworks, big data technologies (Spark, Kafka), and cloud-native AI deployment. Strong proficiency in LLMs, NLP, and neural networks
• Ability to translate complex business needs into actionable AI strategies. Experience leading transformation initiatives through data-driven decision-making and innovation
• Experience deploying models in cloud environments using MLOps tools (MLflow, Kubeflow, CI/CD pipelines), and managing containerized workflows with Docker and Kubernetes
• Domain knowledge in networking, cybersecurity, and cloud infrastructure. Insights from experience in threat intelligence or secure networking
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or a related field, with a preference for candidates with a Master's or Ph.D.
• Clear communication of technical concepts to executive stakeholders and the ability to influence strategic decisions across the organization
• A track record of delivering innovative AI solutions from concept to production, consistently achieving measurable business impact

Be successful - Your Path

First 90 Days

Immerse yourself in our culture, connect with mentors (Blox Buddies), map the systems, and meet with key stakeholders who rely on your work. Collaboratively define short- and long-term goals to align with business priorities and team capabilities.

Six Months

Deliver initial AI-driven features or models into production, establish strong cross-functional partnerships, and demonstrate early strategic impact through measurable outcomes.

One Year

Scale AI capabilities across the organization, integrate generative AI and LLM-powered innovations into our offerings, and build a high-performing, remote-first data science team recognized for excellence and innovation.

Belong- Your Community

Our culture thrives on inclusion, rewarding the bold ideas, curiosity, and creativity that move us forward. In a community where every voice counts, continuous learning is the norm. So, whether you code, create, sell, or care for customers, you'll grow and belong here.

Be Rewarded -Benefits That Help You Grow, Thrive, Belong

• Comprehensive health coverage, generous PTO, and flexible work options
• Learning opportunities, career-mobility programs, and leadership workshops
• Sixteen paid volunteer hours each year, global employee resource groups, and a "No Jerks" policy that keeps collaboration healthy
• Modern offices with EV charging, healthy snacks (and the occasional cupcake), plus hackathons, game nights, and culture celebrations
• CharitableGiving Program supported by Company Match
• We practice pay transparency and reward performance. Offers reflect role location, internal equity, experience, skills, education, and certifications. Base salary for this position: $234,700.00 - $365,310.00

Ready to Be the Difference?

Infoblox is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis

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