Senior Director of AI & Machine Learning

About the Job
AI71 is seeking a Senior Director of AI & Machine Learning to drive innovative solutions that redefine industries and create transformative impacts. As a pioneering AI company launched by Abu Dhabi's Advanced Technology Research Council (ATRC) and VentureOne, AI71 specializes in leveraging top-ranking AI models to advance applications in medical, education, and legal sectors. This role is a decisive opportunity for a seasoned software engineering leader passionate about AI to shape and deliver cutting-edge products.

Job Description:
In this position, you will:

• Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and inspire a high-performing team of software engineers while fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.
• AI Strategy: Develop and execute a comprehensive AI strategy that aligns with our company's mission and objectives.
• Technical Vision: Provide technical leadership and direction for the implementation of AI technologies to drive venture success.
• Product Development: Oversee the end-to-end development of AI-driven products and services, ensuring quality, scalability, and alignment with venture goals.
• AI Research Collaboration: Establish collaborations with leading research labs and experts to leverage advancements in AI.
• Innovation: Champion a culture of innovation within the team, encouraging exploration of novel AI approaches and technologies.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with product management, design, and business development teams to realize AI-driven ventures.
• Technical Excellence: Uphold best practices in software engineering, including architecture, coding standards, testing, and documentation.
• Talent Development: Recruit and mentor top talent, promoting continuous learning and growth within the engineering team.

What You'll Bring:

• A Ph.D. in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Physics, Electrical or Computer Engineering, or a related field (non-negotiable).
• A solid publication record in modeling paradigms such as LLMs/SLMs, multi-modal models, probabilistic graphical models, Bayesian networks, deep learning, reinforcement learning, time series, active learning, fair and interpretable AI, or machine learning optimization (non-negotiable).
• Proficiency in deep learning frameworks (non-negotiable).
• Strong expertise in AI technologies, including machine learning, deep learning, natural language processing, and computer vision (non-negotiable).
• Proven experience in leading software engineering teams with successful product development records.
• Technical acumen to guide the team in implementing AI solutions.
• A passion for exploring new AI approaches and technologies to drive venture success.
• Strategic thinking with the capacity to align AI strategies with broader business objectives and market needs.
• Adaptability to navigate a dynamic technology landscape.
• Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and external partners.

Why AI71:
AI71 thrives on proven performance with large language models and boasts strong traction and adoption from the open-source community. The company has secured proprietary data to build distinctive models, established significant computational power for its roadmap, and signed anchor clients to develop proof of concepts and demonstrate its solutions.

How to Apply:
If you're ready to lead a world-class software engineering team at the forefront of AI innovation, apply now. Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your experience in software engineering, your passion for AI, and why you're the perfect fit for the role of Senior Director of AI & Machine Learning at AI71. AI71 is committed to creating an inclusive and equal opportunity workplace, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds. Join us in shaping the future of AI-driven innovation!