Director of Applied Research, Technology, AI

Acuity Inc. (NYSE : AYI) is a market-leading industrial technology company. We use technology to solve problems in spaces, light and more things to come. Through our two business segments, Acuity Brands Lighting (ABL) and Acuity Intelligent Spaces (AIS), we design, manufacture, and bring to market products and services that make a valuable difference in people’s lives.

We achieve growth through the development of innovative new products and services, including lighting, lighting controls, building management solutions, and an audio, video and control platform. We focus on customer outcomes and drive growth and productivity to increase market share and deliver superior returns. We look to aggressively deploy capital to grow the business and to enter attractive new verticals.

Acuity Inc. is based in Atlanta, Georgia, with operations across North America, Europe and Asia. The Company is powered by approximately 13,000 dedicated and talented associates. Visit us at .

Work location :

• This position requires on-site presence in Boulder, CO, following a hybrid work model.

Job Summary

We are seeking a well rounded Director of Applied AI research to lead our burgeoning product focused research teams. Focusing on the locus of human experiences, artificial intelligence, and the built space. The Director of Applied Research, Technology, and AI will lead the team to investigate novel and progressive artificial intelligence, machine learning, and data driven solutions that will change the course of the audio-visual and smart building industry. Will work closely with product management, executive leadership, and industry leads across the various product categories, domains, and technologies to uncover, investigate, and create compelling solutions to our industries unsolved ‘grand challenges’.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

Management and Leadership :

Research Strategy :

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Business Impact :

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Skills and Minimum Experience Required

The range for this position is $173,600 to $312,500. Placement within this range may vary, depending on the applicant’s experience and geographic location. Acuity offers generous benefits including health care, dental coverage, vision plans, 401K benefits, and commissions / incentive compensation depending on the role. For a list of our benefits, click  here .

We value diversity and are an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regards to race, color, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, ethnicity or national origin, disability, pregnancy, religion, covered veteran status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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