VP, Research
Core
Lead the ML Research function to shape technical direction, translate science into production-ready solutions, and build safeguards for frontier AI systems.
Role type
VP of Research (Strategy & Leadership)
Builds
Frontier AI evaluation frameworks, post-training data science, agentic applications, and trustworthy agent oversight.
Domain
Generative AI, AI Safety, Policy Research, Large Language Models (LLMs)
Deliverable
production ML models | research | client delivery
Required skills
Leading high-growth ML research teams, scaling global research organizations, partnering with sales/GTM, executive-level strategic vision, operational tradeoffs, mentoring senior leaders
Preferred skills
Experience in ML infrastructure or complex systems, deep technical credibility in AI agent systems, ability to bridge research and policy
Technologies
Generative AI, LLMs, Agentic Systems, Post-training frameworks
Responsibilities
Lead the ML Research function for delivery, quality, and roadmap execution; Build and scale a global high-performing research team; Partner with Fortune 100 customers to translate business needs into technical solutions; Shape long-term vision and org design for the ML Research team; Mentor senior ML Research leaders; Represent ML Research in cross-functional planning cycles
Seniority
VP, Strategy & Leadership
