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Director, AI research - Hybrid from San Francisco, CA
Director, AI research - Hybrid from San Francisco, CAJobgether • San Francisco, CA, United States
Director, AI research - Hybrid from San Francisco, CA

Director, AI research - Hybrid from San Francisco, CA

Jobgether • San Francisco, CA, United States
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Director, AI research - Hybrid from San Francisco, CA

Jobgether is a Talent Matching Platform that partners with companies worldwide to efficiently connect top talent with the right opportunities through AI-driven job matching.

One of our companies is currently looking for a Director, AI Research in San Francisco, CA.

In this strategic leadership role, you will oversee cutting-edge AI research initiatives, focusing on advanced language models and reasoning agents. You will be responsible for shaping the research direction, driving innovation, and leading a talented team of researchers. By collaborating with cross-functional teams, you will ensure the integration of research into real-world products and applications, while fostering a culture of excellence and continuous growth within the research organization.

Accountabilities :

  • Lead and contribute to groundbreaking AI research, with a focus on advancing large language models and reasoning agents.
  • Develop and execute a comprehensive research strategy aligned with the company's long-term vision and industry goals.
  • Guide and mentor a team of applied researchers and research engineers, fostering a collaborative and innovative environment.
  • Stay ahead of AI advancements to ensure the team remains competitive and uses the latest technologies and methodologies.
  • Collaborate with product teams to bridge research into tangible product features and measurable outcomes.
  • Publish high-impact research and represent the company at leading AI conferences and industry events.

Requirements :

  • Proven experience in AI research leadership, with 6-10 years of experience in pioneering AI research and driving innovation.
  • Strong expertise in large language model development, including fine-tuning agentic models and understanding context window efficiency.
  • Proficiency in Python and experience with AI frameworks such as PyTorch or TensorFlow.
  • A strong publication record in top-tier AI conferences and journals.
  • Experience leading and mentoring teams of 5-10 researchers, fostering collaboration and achieving high-impact results.
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams, especially in a remote environment.
  • A Ph.D. or MS in Computer Science, AI, or a related field is preferred but not required for exceptional candidates with equivalent experience.
  • Benefits :

  • Generous PTO and company holidays.
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family.
  • Paid parental leave (12 weeks).
  • Fertility and family planning support.
  • Early-detection cancer testing through Galleri.
  • Flexible spending accounts (FSA) and health savings accounts (HSA) with company contribution.
  • Annual stipends for home office setup, wellness, and learning development.
  • Competitive compensation, company stock options, and 401(k) plan.
  • Company-wide and team off-sites to encourage collaboration and team bonding.
  • Jobgether hiring process disclaimer :

    This job is posted on behalf of one of our partner companies. If you choose to apply, your application will go through our AI-powered 3-step screening process, where we automatically select the 5 best candidates.

    Our AI thoroughly analyzes every line of your CV and profile to assess your fit for the role, evaluating each experience in detail. When needed, our team may also conduct a manual review to ensure only the most relevant candidates are considered.

    Our process is fair, unbiased, and based solely on qualifications and relevance to the job. Only the best-matching candidates will be selected for the next round.

  • If you are among the top 5 candidates, you will be notified within 7 days.
  • If you do not receive feedback after 7 days, it means you were not selected. However, if you wish, we may consider your profile for other similar opportunities that better match your experience.
  • Thank you for your interest!

    Seniority level

    Director

    Employment type

    Full-time

    Job function

    Engineering and Information Technology

    Industries

    Non-profit Organizations and Primary and Secondary Education

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