Director, AI Forward Deployed Researcher
Core
Strategic leader and advanced AI research specialist embedding within Fortune 500 and regulated clients to drive frontier AI research into production, shape AI strategy, and manage teams of Forward Deployed Researchers.
Role type
Director, Forward Deployed Researcher (Strategic IC + Team Management)
Builds
Bespoke production AI systems (GenAI/LLM, multi-agent, RAG) for enterprise clients
Domain
Enterprise AI / Generative AI / Regulated Industries (Finance, Healthcare)
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | client delivery
Required skills
Strategic AI research, GenAI/LLM architecture, RAG systems, multi-agent systems, fine-tuning, production MLOps, cloud platforms, team leadership, executive consulting
Preferred skills
Thought leadership, open-source contribution, cross-functional product influence
Technologies
PyTorch, TensorFlow, LangChain, Hugging Face, AWS, Azure, GCP
Responsibilities
Advise C-level executives on AI strategy and roadmap; Lead high-impact applied AI research for complex client challenges; Manage and scale a team of Forward Deployed Researchers and Engineers; Design and implement advanced GenAI/LLM solutions tailored to client constraints; Ensure production systems meet security and compliance requirements for regulated environments.
Seniority
Director, strategic leadership with hands-on technical execution
