Director of Research
Are you ready to shape the future of personalised AI-driven content and lead groundbreaking advancements in machine learning? We're on a mission to revolutionise the way businesses and individuals connect through hyper-personalised, scalable media. As our Director of Research, you'll sit at the heart of innovation, driving cutting-edge research and pushing the boundaries of what's possible in video personalisation and generative AI.
About the Role
We're seeking a visionary leader to helm our Research team, fostering an environment where creativity meets technical excellence. You'll be responsible for setting the strategic direction of research initiatives, from advancing our generative AI capabilities to designing state-of-the-art pipelines that merge machine learning, natural language processing (NLP), and video processing. With access to unparalleled resources and a talented multidisciplinary team, you'll bring ideas from conception to deployment, ensuring they make a measurable impact on our platform.
What You'll Do
- Define the Vision: Develop and own the long-term research roadmap, aligning innovative solutions with business objectives and user needs.
- Innovate at Scale: Lead the development of groundbreaking models for generative AI, including video synthesis, personalised audio, and contextual NLP.
- Bridge Research and Production: Collaborate with engineering and product teams to translate cutting-edge research into scalable, real-world applications.
- Foster a Culture of Excellence: Recruit, mentor, and lead a diverse team of researchers and ML engineers, creating an environment where they can thrive and innovate.
- Stay Ahead of the Curve: Stay at the forefront of industry trends, driving the adoption of new technologies and methodologies that keep us ahead of the competition.
- Measure Impact: Design experiments and evaluation protocols to ensure the effectiveness and efficiency of deployed solutions.
What We're Looking For
- Proven Expertise: A PhD or equivalent experience in Machine Learning, Computer Vision, NLP, or a related field. Significant experience leading research initiatives in industry or academia.
- Technical Mastery: Deep understanding of generative AI, large language models, deep learning frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow), and modern ML architectures.
- Leadership Skills: Experience managing and mentoring research teams, with a track record of delivering impactful innovations.
- Strategic Mindset: Ability to align technical research with business priorities and long-term goals.
- Collaborative Spirit: Excellent communication skills to bridge the gap between research, engineering, and product teams.
- Results-Oriented: Passion for turning research breakthroughs into production-ready solutions that delight users.
Why Join Us?
- Work That Matters: Shape the future of personalised AI, impacting millions of users with technology that redefines connection and engagement.
- Endless Innovation: Collaborate with world-class talent on problems at the intersection of machine learning, media, and human interaction.
- Empowered Environment: We give you the tools, resources, and autonomy to achieve great things.
- Growth Opportunities: As a key leader, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping both the company's direction and your own career trajectory.
- Cutting-Edge Resources: Work with state-of-the-art infrastructure and datasets that unlock new possibilities.
If you're a trailblazer with a passion for turning groundbreaking ideas into reality, we want to hear from you. Join us in building the next generation of personalised content creation and making an indelible mark on the future of AI.