Head of Machine Learning Research & Intelligence

📋 Description Define and execute the research strategy for core AI intelligence (reasoning, memory). Lead technical decisions on model architecture and when to build vs leverage models. Design evaluation frameworks for quality, safety, and reliability. Establish AI alignment, safety, and guardrail strategies for dependable behavior. Explore advanced ML approaches (retrieval-augmented training, MoE, multimodal). Collaborate with cross-functional teams to shape product intelligence. 🎯 Requirements Extensive experience designing, building, deploying production ML systems. Deep expertise evaluating model performance and failure modes. Strong hands-on experience with Python, PyTorch and/or JAX, plus GPU training/inference. Balance research innovation with practical product delivery and real-world performance. Experience with advanced AI techniques incl. LLMs, retrieval systems, orchestration, or multimodal. Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, and decisive in evolving environments. High ownership, autonomy, and entrepreneurial mindset focused on execution. Excellent communication and collaboration across research, engineering, and product. 🎁 Benefits Fully remote with flexibility to work from Europe. Influence long-term AI research strategy for an early-stage product. High-impact role with ownership and decision-making authority. Collaborative environment with a small, experienced, fast-moving team. Exposure to cutting-edge AI technologies and ML challenges. Transparent, efficient interview process with timely feedback. Full-time permanent opportunity with strong career growth.