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# Senior Director Analyst - Software Engineering for AI and Agentic Applications (Remote - U.S.)

- **Company:** Gartner, Inc.
- **Location:** United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis, Software Engineering, Large Language Models, Virtual Agents, Synthesizing Data
- **Published:** August 6, 2026
- **Apply:** https://us.experteer.com/career/view-jobs/senior-director-analyst-software-engineering-for-ai-and-agentic-applications-remote-u-dot-s-usa-58811421

## About the Role

guidance * Provide clients with targeted advice via virtual or in-person engagements * Create high-value presentation materials for Gartner events and client briefings * Support Sales by representing market voice and driving client engagement * Provide peer reviews and mentorship to junior team members * Collaborate across the Insights community and pursue process improvements * Maintain client-centric engagement with Gartner insights Tasks * 12+ years of relevant field experience * Experience leading AI-native application design, development, and deployment (LLMs and AI agents) * Deep knowledge of agentic AI frameworks, orchestration, model providers, and autonomous systems * Practical knowledge of AI architectures, context management, observability, and production management * Knowledge of leading AI vendors and platforms and their use cases, risks, and benefits * Executive presence and credibility with executives and stakeholders * Strong organizational, writing, and research aaaaaaa
Tasks * Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to present and respond to questions * Analytical with strong data synthesis and critical thinking * Strong business and financial acumen * Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a global, multicultural team * Willingness to travel up to 25% Key requirements * world-class benefits * competitive compensation * hybrid/remote work * generous PTO * 401k match up to $7,200 * employee stock purchase plan

## Description

Experteer Overview In this remote Senior Director role, you influence strategic guidance in Gartner's BTI group, focusing on AI-powered software and agent-based systems. You will develop high-impact insights, advise global clients, and shape research agendas through provocative, actionable analysis. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver thought leadership at events and in client engagements. This position offers the chance to impact how organizations adopt advanced AI capabilities and scale AI-native solutions. Compensation / Benefits * Create innovative, must-have insights content for a broad client base * Develop new, actionable ideas from thought leadership and client requests * Conduct in-depth analysis to identify root causes and reframe client strategy * Establish Insights positions across a team of analysts * Contribute provocative, independent insights to steer Gartner's research agenda * Research, analyze, and predict market trends to provide actionable guidance * Provide clients with targeted advice via virtual or in-person engagements * Create high-value presentation materials for Gartner events and client briefings * Support Sales by representing market voice and driving client engagement * Provide peer reviews and mentorship to junior team members * Collaborate across the Insights community and pursue process improvements * Maintain client-centric engagement with Gartner insights Tasks * 12+ years of relevant field experience * Experience leading AI-native application design, development, and deployment (LLMs and AI agents) * Deep knowledge of agentic AI frameworks, orchestration, model providers, and autonomous systems * Practical knowledge of AI architectures, context management, observability, and production management * Knowledge of leading AI vendors and platforms and their use cases, risks, and benefits * Executive presence and credibility with executives and stakeholders * Strong organizational, writing, and research capabilities * Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to present and respond to questions * Analytical with strong data synthesis and critical thinking * Strong business and financial acumen * Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a global, multicultural team * Willingness to travel up to 25% Key requirements * world-class benefits * competitive compensation * hybrid/remote work * generous PTO * 401k match up to $7,200 * employee stock purchase plan


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