Senior Manager, AI Engineering

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Alpharetta, GA, USA
In-Office
Senior level
eCommerce • Fintech • Payments
The Role
Lead and grow an AI engineering team to design, build, and deploy production-grade GenAI and ML solutions. Drive cross-functional discovery, proof-of-concept, pilots, and enterprise adoption while ensuring ethical, compliant AI use. Manage resources, timelines, stakeholder communication, and internal GenAI enablement, community building, and corporate communications to align AI initiatives with business outcomes.
Summary Generated by Built In

Every day, Global Payments makes it possible for millions of people to move money between buyers and sellers using our payments solutions for credit, debit, prepaid and merchant services.  Our worldwide team helps over 3 million companies, more than 1,300 financial institutions and over 600 million cardholders grow with confidence and achieve amazing results.  We are driven by our passion for success and we are proud to deliver best-in-class payment technology and software solutions.  Join our dynamic team and make your mark on the payments technology landscape of tomorrow. 

Ready to take your career global?

Make your mark at one of the biggest names in payments. We’re looking for a Manager, AI Engineering to join our ever evolving AI Engineering & Innovation Team and help shape the future of global commerce. In this pivotal leadership role, you’ll drive the adoption and delivery of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) and Machine Learning (ML) solutions that transform how Global Payments serves clients, empowers teams, and accelerates business growth. Partnering with engineering, product, and business leaders, you’ll turn emerging technologies into scalable, enterprise-ready capabilities that create measurable value across the organization. Your leadership will influence our AI strategy, strengthen innovation at scale, and help position Global Payments at the forefront of the next generation of intelligent payment experiences.

What you'll own
  • Drive enterprise AI transformation by identifying and delivering Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) and Machine Learning (ML) solutions that create measurable business value, improve decision-making, and unlock new growth opportunities.
  • Lead high-performing engineering teams that deliver innovative, production-ready AI products and capabilities, accelerating adoption, enhancing user experiences, and advancing strategic business objectives.
  • Shape the future direction of AI across Global Payments by influencing investment priorities, evaluating emerging technologies, and turning complex business challenges into scalable solutions that drive competitive advantage.
  • Champion responsible and effective AI adoption by ensuring solutions are secure, ethical, compliant, and aligned with business goals while building trust and confidence across stakeholders.
  • Accelerate organizational AI maturity by fostering collaboration, growing internal AI communities, and expanding awareness of AI capabilities that empower teams to innovate and deliver greater impact.
What you'll bring
  • Proven success leading software engineering teams and delivering enterprise-scale Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), or Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) solutions that drive business outcomes.
  • Strong hands-on engineering background with experience building, deploying, and scaling production-ready software applications and AI-powered products.
  • Demonstrated ability to translate business strategy into technical execution, aligning innovation initiatives with organizational goals and measurable results.
  • Exceptional communication, stakeholder management, and storytelling skills with the ability to influence decisions across technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, or a related field, combined with a passion for developing talent and building high-performing teams.
It's a bonus if you have
  • Experience with Natural Language Processing (NLP), conversational AI agents, or large language model application development frameworks.
  • Knowledge of cloud and data platforms, including Amazon Web Services (AWS), Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Snowflake, Apache Spark, or Apache Kafka.
  • Experience implementing AI/ML operational practices, including continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD), automation, data governance, or real-time data processing solutions.
About the team

Our inclusive and global teams win together every day. We’re proud to have the best minds in the industry, who you can learn from as you grow your career. The people, the energy, the connections – it’s unmatched. Come and be part of an ever-evolving company and get dynamic opportunities that go beyond borders.

What makes a Globalpayer?

Globalpayers think like a client, act like an owner and win as one team. We’re curious and innovative – always finding better ways to deliver impact. We empower each other to make decisions, and it’s our passion that drives excellence in everything we set out to do.

Come and be part of an ever-evolving company and get dynamic opportunities that go beyond borders.

Does this sound like you? Then you sound like a Globalpayer. Apply now to take your career global.

Our perks - what we’ll bring for you

We know it’s bigger than just your career. It’s your life, and your world. That’s why we offer global benefits and programs to support you at every stage. Here’s a taste of what you can expect.
• A competitive salary and benefits package that recognizes your contribution
• Opportunities to grow your skills and build your career within a global business
• Access to learning, development and on-the-job experiences that expand your expertise
• A supportive, inclusive team environment where your ideas and input matter
• Time to give back through community and charity initiatives
• A global employee assistance programme to support your wellbeing
• Recognition through a global platform that celebrates your achievements

https://jobs.globalpayments.com/en/why-global-payments/benefits/ 

Diversity and EEO Statements    

Global Payments is an organization that stands against racism, intolerance and injustice in all its forms — one that respects, honors and celebrates the diversity of our team members and the differences among us. Our commitment to fostering a company culture that values and respects Inclusion and Diversity is steadfast. Standing together as one company, we will continue to work to drive positive change for the communities in which we live and work and stamp out injustice.     

Global Payments is an equal opportunity employer. Global Payments provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected by law. Those applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application and/or interview process should notify a representative of the Human Resources Department.  

At this time, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work for any employer in the United States (or (applicable country) on a full-time

Global Payments Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Global Payments provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected by law. If you wish to request reasonable accommodations related to applying for employment or provide feedback about the accessibility of this website, please contact [email protected].

Skills Required

  • Strategic thinker with strong first principles business intuition
  • Strong project leadership managing multiple complex and ambiguous priorities
  • Hands-on engineering experience with production-ready GenAI & ML applications
  • At least 6 years of software experience including enterprise-grade systems and several years leading engineering teams
  • Expertise on industry trends and various LLMs and LLM application development tools/frameworks
  • Excellent communication and storytelling skills
  • Experience building and managing high-performance engineering teams (backend, frontend, design oversight)
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, AI, or related field
  • Proficiency in stakeholder management
  • Experience in strategic planning and execution with strong decision-making skills
  • Some experience handling compliance and regulatory requirements
  • Authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship
  • Experience with NLP and conversational AI agents
  • Familiarity with big data technologies (Apache Spark, Kafka)
  • Knowledge of data governance and data security best practices
  • Experience with CI/CD tools and automation for AI/ML workflows
  • Experience with Snowflake and AWS/GCP cloud technologies
  • Understanding of reinforcement learning and agentic AI
  • Experience with real-time data processing and streaming analytics
  • Publications or open-source contributions in AI/ML

Global Payments Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Global Payments and has not been reviewed or approved by Global Payments.

  • Healthcare Strength Healthcare coverage includes medical, dental, vision, and employee assistance programs, and is commonly regarded as a strong component of the total package.
  • Retirement Support Retirement programs feature a company 401(k) match and an employee stock purchase plan, which are positioned as meaningful parts of overall rewards.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Paid holidays, PTO, and parental/family‑friendly policies are part of the offering, contributing to perceived overall value even when cash pay is seen as average.

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The Company
HQ: Atlanta, GA
25,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1996

What We Do

Global Payments (NYSE: GPN) is a Fortune 500 payments technology company, delivering the leading complete worldwide commerce ecosystem. Our unique, connected infrastructure unifies every aspect of commerce, from issuer solutions to payments, and the innovative software that delivers seamless customer experiences. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, we’re a worldwide team of over 24,000 people—including local experts on the ground in nearly 40 countries. Together, we support thousands of businesses across more than 100 industries. Empowering commerce for everyone.

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