Head of Research (AI / ML) [32814]

Base pay range $400,000.00/yr - $400,000.00/yrAbout the Role We are seeking an exceptionalHead of Researchto lead and scale a world‐class AI research organization focused on advancing the state of the art in machine learning, large language models, and applied AI systems. This role is bothstrategic and hands‐on , responsible for defining long‐term research vision while actively contributing to breakthrough innovations that directly impact product and business outcomes.AsHead of Research , you will build, mentor, and manage a high‐caliber team of researchers and research engineers, partner closely with executive leadership, and translate cutting‐edge research into scalable, real‐world systems.Key ResponsibilitiesDefine and own theresearch vision and roadmap , aligned with company strategy and long‐term goalsLead and grow a team ofAI Researchers, Applied Scientists, and Research EngineersDrive innovation across areas such as:Reasoning and planning systemsRepresentation learningRobustness, safety, and evaluationMultimodal and agent‐based systemsBalancelong‐horizon exploratory researchwithnear‐term applied researchthat powers productsEnsure research excellence through strong scientific rigor, reproducibility, and evaluation standardsCollaborate with Product, Engineering, and Leadership to transition research into productionRepresent the company externally through publications, conferences, and industry engagementEstablish best practices for research processes, tooling, and infrastructureMentor senior researchers and develop future research leadersRequired QualificationsPhD in Computer Science, Machine Learning, AI, or a closely related field (or equivalent research experience)10+ years of experience in AI/ML research, with at least several years in aresearch leadership roleProven track record ofhigh‐impact research contributions(top‐tier conferences, journals, or widely adopted systems)Deep expertise in modern ML techniques, especiallyLLMs, deep learning, and foundation modelsExperience leading and scaling research teams in industry or advanced research labsStrong understanding of the tradeoffs between research innovation and production constraintsAbility to communicate complex technical ideas clearly to both technical and non‐technical stakeholdersPreferred QualificationsExperience leading research at a top AI lab, FAANG company, or well‐known AI startupPublications at leading venues (e.g., NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR, ACL, EMNLP)Experience with model training at scale, including distributed systems and ML infrastructureBackground in deploying research models into real‐world productsPrior experience influencing company‐level technical strategyWhat We OfferBase salary up to $400,000 , plus competitive equityOpportunity to shape the future direction of cutting‐edge AI researchAccess to significant compute and research resourcesCollaboration with elite engineers, researchers, and product leadersA culture that values deep thinking, experimentation, and long‐term impactSeniority levelMid‐Senior levelEmployment typeFull‐timeJob functionResearch and EngineeringIndustriesTechnology, Information and Internet#J-18808-Ljbffr