Director of AI
Location: Onsite / Hybrid, Mountain View, CA
Company: Stealth Mode GenAI Startup
Join a stealth mode GenAI startup backed by a top VC, they are currently a team of 10, with folks from Google, Twitter to name a few. This company have recently secured a huge funding round and are focused on building cutting-edge AI-driven consumer applications at scale. They are targeting hundreds of millions of regular users all around the world.
We are seeking an experienced and visionary Director/VP of Artificial Intelligence to lead
our clients AI initiatives. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in LLMs, and a track record of deploying AI solutions in production environments. This role requires strategic leadership, technical proficiency, and the ability to drive innovation in AI applications.
Responsibilities:
Strategic Leadership: Define and execute the company's AI strategy, aligning it with business
objectives to drive growth and innovation
Team Management: Lead, mentor, and manage a team of AI engineers and researchers, fostering
a culture of collaboration and continuous learning.
AI Development: Oversee the design, development, and deployment of advanced LLM
applications, ensuring scalability and performance in production settings.
Research and Innovation: Stay informed of recent advancements in GenAI and LLMs, integrating
these into our product offerings as appropriate.
Collaboration and Communication: Work closely with product management, engineering, and
design teams to integrate AI solutions. Articulate AI concepts and strategies to stakeholders, including team members, external collaborators and non-technical audiences.
We're looking for the following background:
- Master's or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, or a related field.
- 8+ years in AI and machine learning, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
- Extensive experience with LLM architectures and applications; hands-on proficiency.
- Proven ability to lead and inspire high-performing AI teams in a fast-paced environment.
- Exceptional ability to convey complex information to diverse audiences effectively
- Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills.
- Active participation in AI research communities, with a history of publications or contributions to open-source projects
Preferred Qualifications:
- Demonstrated success in scaling AI initiatives within startup environments.
- Experience in integrating AI solutions into consumer-facing products
If you are passionate about advancing AI technologies and thrive in a dynamic, collaborative environment, we would love to hear from you.