Head of AI Engineering

Tiivistelmä työpaikkailmoituksesta: The Head of AI Engineering will build and lead a globally distributed AI engineering team inside Metso’s AI Transformation Office to deliver enterprise AI solutions. You will establish a forward‑deployed engineering model, own delivery of AI solutions across Business Growth and central functions, and enforce high standards for code quality, testing, security and responsible AI practices. The role requires proven people‑first technical leadership, experience recruiting and developing engineers, strong production software delivery background, and practical expertise in AI‑centric software development. Metso offers competitive compensation and performance‑based incentives plus hybrid working, wellbeing and growth programs, and applications are open until November 22, 2026. Tämä tiivistelmä on luotu tekoälyn avulla. Our world depends on rocks, minerals, metals and other raw materials – the building blocks of modern society. As an industry leader, Metso helps transform these essential materials to enable sustainable modern life. Our solutions and services support everything from renewable energy and electrification to the infrastructure and digital economy shaping our future. Together, we help our customers meet growing demand while driving the industry toward a more sustainable use of the earth’s natural resources. Join nearly 18,000 Metsonites worldwide, each bringing unique expertise and experience to positive change. At Metso, you’re supported by a growth culture built on safety, wellbeing, inclusion and collaboration. This is your opportunity to make an impact and rise above the possible. Job posting end date: 11/22/2026 Introduction We are looking for Head of AI Engineering to join our AI Transformation Office within Metso’s Business Growth function. Metso has a modern, cloud-first technology stack that provides a strong foundation for scaling AI-enabled solutions across the enterprise. You will be joining a new and rapidly expanding AI Transformation organization, with the opportunity to build an environment where talented AI professionals can thrive and help Metso solve meaningful and impactful business challenges—using AI a critical enabler where it can deliver real value. Forward-deployed engineering will be central to the delivery model. Your team will work closely with business owners and users, delivering across enterprise AI transformation initiatives as part of Program Gold and AI initiatives within Business Growth and Central functions (e.g. HR and Finance). You will combine that business proximity with a connected professional home, reusable engineering practices and a commitment to speed, quality and responsible delivery. Team you will belong to This is a people-first technical leadership role. You will build a globally distributed team comprising Junior and Senior AI Solution Engineers, working technical leads, and quality, evaluation and reliability specialists. Combining experienced professionals with early-career talent, including recent university graduates, the team will serve as an incubator where people develop expertise through supported delivery, learn from one another and prepare to contribute across Metso’s businesses. You will report to the VP, AI Transformation and collaborate closely with business stakeholders, the Data & Analytics organization, Metso Digital organizations and IT. Within the AI Transformation Office, you will work with platform and governance colleagues on architecture, shared services and technical guardrails; with portfolio colleagues on delivery visibility, capacity and dependencies; and with adoption colleagues on user readiness and the boundary between citizen AI and engineered solutions. Together, you will build lasting engineering capability while business owners retain responsibility for priorities, process decisions and outcomes. What you’ll do Build and lead a globally distributed AI engineering team where people feel supported, engaged and able to do their best work. Develop engineers and technical leads at every career stage, including recent graduates, through mentoring and meaningful assignments. Establish a forward-deployed engineering model that brings engineers close to business owners and users for fast, impactful delivery. Own the delivery of agreed AI solutions across enterprise transformation, Business Growth and central-function initiatives. Advance AI-centric responsible software development, using AI throughout design, build, testing and maintenance. Set high standards for code quality, testing, evaluation, security and reliable releases, aligned with Metso’s architecture and guardrails. Continuously improve engineering effectiveness together with platform, IT, Data & Analytics and Metso Digital colleagues. Build lasting internal capability by working with external partners and making knowledge transfer part of every delivery. What you’ll bring Proven people-first technical leadership, combining