R&D Director Big Data & AI

תיאור המשרה This position is based at Elbit Systems C4I & Cyber Division in Ramat Gan Job Description We are seeking a highly experienced and visionary R&D Director to lead our Big Data and AI initiatives. This is a strategic leadership role that combines deep technological expertise with hands-on management of global teams, delivering advanced products powered by cutting-edge AI, LLMs, and real-time Big Data technologies The ideal candidate brings both a strong engineering background and experience working closely with a wide range of clients – from enterprise to government and defense organizations Key Responsibilities Lead end-to-end development of scalable Big Data and AI solutions, including real-time processing and intelligent automation Manage and mentor cross-functional development teams (20+ engineers) across global locations Define and implement technology and product roadmaps in alignment with business strategy Oversee architecture, design, and execution of SaaS platforms at scale Drive innovation through AI/ML, with a focus on Large Language Models (LLMs) and Generative AI Collaborate closely with product managers, researchers, and executive stakeholders Work directly with a wide range of clients and partners – including enterprises, integrators, and public sector bodies – to understand needs and translate them into actionable solutions Maintain close working relationships with strategic accounts, including defense and intelligence sectors Promote engineering excellence, DevOps culture, and scalable cloud architecture Requirements 5+ years of experience managing development teams of 20+ people Strong hands-on expertise in Big Data technologies, including Apache Spark, Apache Flink, Kafka, Hadoop, Elasticsearch, NoSQL Proven experience in designing and building scalable SaaS solutions Deep understanding of AI/ML, with practical experience in LLMs and NLP workflows Strong architecture and cloud-native experience (AWS / GCP / Azure) Experience working with diverse client groups, including government organizations Excellent leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills Fluent in English – both written and spoken Advantages Background in defense, intelligence, or security sectors – major advantage Experience with tools such as Vertex AI, SageMaker, Hugging Face, LangChain Academic background in Computer Science, Engineering, or related fields Experience in client-facing roles and delivering complex enterprise-grade solutions *Only relevant applications will be answered #Ramat Gan