Octopus Energy

Generative AI Lead

London, England, United Kingdom

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Energy, Biotechnology, Green Technology, UtilitiesIndustries

AI Lead - Generative AI

Position Overview

  • Location Type: Hybrid
  • Employment Type: Full-time
  • Salary: Not specified

Octopus Energy is a global company dedicated to clean, green energy with transparent pricing and a commitment to customer experience. They focus on sustainability and green tech, utilizing technology to accelerate the transition to a low-carbon future. They’ve built Kraken, a technology platform serving over 70 million households and are currently leveraging GenAI in customer-facing environments. They are seeking an experienced AI Lead to drive the next level of GenAI adoption and build a strong team to execute an ambitious strategy.

Requirements

  • Experience in AI and machine learning
  • Hands-on coding experience (as a starting point)
  • Strong understanding of the latest advancements in AI
  • Ability to design, develop, and deploy generative AI solutions
  • Experience in overseeing technical architecture and ensuring scalability, reliability, and security of AI systems
  • Strategic thinking and roadmap development skills
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with technical and non-technical teams
  • Leadership and team development skills

Responsibilities

Technical Leadership

  • Lead the design, development, and deployment of generative AI solutions and systems.
  • Stay abreast of the latest advancements in AI and machine learning.
  • Oversee the technical architecture and ensure scalability, reliability, and security of AI systems.

Strategic Management

  • Develop and execute a strategic roadmap for AI initiatives.
  • Identify and manage strategic partnerships with technology providers.
  • Evaluate and integrate third-party AI services and solutions.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Work closely with various teams across the business, specifically for AI use cases.
  • Communicate complex AI concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Leadership and Team Development

  • Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing AI team.
  • Set clear objectives and performance metrics for the team.
  • Manage project risks and issues.

Application Instructions

  • Not specified in the provided text. Please refer to Octopus Energy's website for application details.

Company Information

Octopus Energy is a global company dedicated to clean, green energy with transparent pricing and a commitment to customer experience. They focus on sustainability and green tech, utilizing technology to accelerate the transition to a low-carbon future. They’ve built Kraken, a technology platform serving over 70 million households and are currently leveraging GenAI in customer-facing environments.

Skills

Generative AI
AI
Machine Learning
Coding
Technical Architecture
Scalability
Reliability
Security
Strategic Planning
Roadmap Development
Team Leadership
Team Development
AI Systems Design
AI Systems Development
AI Systems Deployment

Octopus Energy

Provides affordable green energy solutions

About Octopus Energy

Octopus Energy provides affordable green energy solutions to households and businesses across multiple countries, including the UK, US, Japan, Germany, New Zealand, and Australia. The company focuses on the renewable energy market and utilizes technology and data to enhance its services. Its main product offerings include direct energy sales to consumers and the licensing of its proprietary Kraken technology platform to other energy providers. This platform helps streamline energy management and improve customer experience. Unlike many competitors, Octopus Energy emphasizes sustainability and offers additional services such as electric vehicle solutions. The company's goal is to make green energy accessible and affordable while promoting the use of renewable resources.

London, United KingdomHeadquarters
2016Year Founded
$2,476.6MTotal Funding
GROWTH_EQUITY_VCCompany Stage
Data & Analytics, Automotive & Transportation, EnergyIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Vacation
401(k) Company Match
Parental Leave
Flexible Work Hours
Company Equity
OE Group Share Scheme

Risks

Increased competition in renewable energy may impact market share.
Rapid international expansion exposes Octopus to geopolitical risks.
£3 billion repayment to UK government could strain financial resources.

Differentiation

Octopus Energy's Kraken platform optimizes energy usage for zero-bill homes.
The company leads in electric aircraft charging with AeroVolt collaboration.
Octopus Energy's global reach includes partnerships in Brazil and Japan.

Upsides

'Zero Bills' initiative could revolutionize sustainable living in the UK.
Partnership with Energisa opens South American renewable energy market.
Investment in Ocergy enhances offshore wind capabilities globally.

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