Director, Generative AI & Platform
Credit AcceptanceMichigan, United States
Posted March 5, 2026
205561 - 301490 USD
Full Time
About the Company
Credit Acceptance has been named to Fortune magazine’s annual “100 Best Companies to Work For” list for 11 years, ranking #34 in 2025. We’ve also been named to IDG's Computerworld Best Places to Work in IT-Midsize category for the past six years. Based on 2024 survey data, 93% of our team members believe Credit Acceptance is a Great Place to Work (GPTW). At Credit Acceptance, we are passionate about what we do. Our team members are intelligent, motivated, compassionate people who work hard and know how to have fun. We offer a strong work-life balance with many great benefits that start on day one. We focus first and foremost on striving to make our Company as valuable as possible, because we know it is the core of our success. Our team members are motivated by their desire to “Change Lives,” as well as by their fellow colleagues, Company leaders, competitive compensation, and career advancement opportunities. By driving possibility, we empower our team and customers to achieve their dreams and reach new heights. Loans made or arranged pursuant to a California Finance Lenders Law license.
Job Description
Credit Acceptance is looking for a Director of Generative AI & Platform to lead the development and implementation of enterprise-level AI and machine learning solutions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in AI/ML engineering, leadership experience, and a passion for driving innovation and value-based changes.
Requirements
- PhD in Computer Science, AI, or related field with 10+ years in AI/ML engineering (preferred); or MS with 12+ years of experience.
- Minimum 5 years in senior leadership roles managing managers and large engineering teams.
- Proven track record in building enterprise level production-grade GenAI platforms and services and strong problem-solving skills
- In-depth knowledge and hands-on experience with LLM fine-tuning, model optimization, context graphs, automation, and advanced prompting strategies
- Deep knowledge of LLM lifecycle tools, distributed systems, and cloud-native architectures.
- Leadership Skills: Passion to solve problems and drive value-based transformative changes, Ability to influence C-suite stakeholders and communicate complex technical concepts clearly, Experience in strategic planning, budgeting, and organizational scaling.
Benefits
- Excellent benefits package that includes 401(K) match, adoption assistance, parental leave, tuition reimbursement, comprehensive medical/ dental/vision and many nonstandard benefits that make us a Great Place to Work