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Research Science Manager, Foundation Models

Leads Applied ML Research team focused on computer vision and foundation models for AI content creation and world simulation. Requires 5+ years research experience, 1+ year managing teams, and skills in productionizing ML research.

360k – 450k/yr
Remote5+ YOEAI Research

About the role

Responsibilities

  • Manage and grow the Applied ML Research team to create cutting-edge machine learning tools for AI-based content creation.
  • Enable researchers to develop state-of-the-art research in computer vision and foundation models.
  • Oversee transition from research into production with engineering organization.
  • Collaborate with Product team to initiate and develop research projects delivering user value.
  • Translate product and business objectives into technical strategies.
  • Communicate goals, drive project execution, and inspire through others.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of industry experience as a research scientist in computer vision.
  • 1+ year managing teams.
  • High emotional intelligence and experience mentoring and supporting career growth of researchers.
  • Good understanding of productionizing state-of-the-art ML research.

Nice-to-haves

  • Deep interest in foundation models and world simulation AI.

Skills

Computer VisionMachine LearningDeep LearningFoundation ModelsPyTorchTensorFlowResearch ManagementProduction MlGenerative AITransformers

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