Runway

Research Manager, Foundation Models

Remote

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Artificial Intelligence, Entertainment, Research & DevelopmentIndustries

Position Overview

  • Location Type: Remote
  • Employment Type: Full-time
  • Salary: (Salary information is not provided in the description)

Runway is an applied research company pioneering new tools for human imagination. Runway has been at the forefront of multi-modal AI systems ensuring that the future of media creation is accessible, controllable and empowering for creatives. Runway’s mission is to ensure that anyone anywhere can tell their stories. We believe that deep learning techniques applied to audiovisual content will forever change art, creativity and design tools. Runway is leading a shift to generative media that is unlocking an unprecedented level of creative potential. The invention of the camera 200 years ago forever changed our world – AI is a new kind of camera that will reshape storytelling forever.

About the Role

We’re looking for a Research Manager to help us manage and grow Runway’s Applied ML Research team to create cutting-edge machine learning tools for AI-based content creation. This person should have a strong research background in computer vision, and be deeply interested in managing and enabling other researchers to develop state-of-the-art research.

This is a cross-functional role that requires strong communication and collaboration skills; you will have a chance to work with the rest of the engineering organization to oversee the transition from research into production, as well as with the Product team to initiate and develop research projects that deliver clear user value.

What You’ll Do

  • Work with a world-class engineering & research team pushing the boundaries of content creation on the browser.
  • Lead, hire, and grow Runway’s applied machine learning research team, supporting the research scientists & ML engineers on the team in their career growth and learning.
  • Coordinate with the product team and the rest of the engineering team to define high-level research goals aligned with overall company initiatives.
  • Write tooling and prototypes to unblock and increase the productivity of other researchers.

What You’ll Need

  • 4+ years of industry experience as a research scientist in computer vision.
  • High emotional intelligence and experience mentoring and supporting the career growth of other researchers.
  • Good understanding of how to communicate goals, drive the execution of projects, and inspire through others.
  • Experience in translating product and business objectives into technical strategies.
  • Deep interest in productionizing state of the art ML research.

Company Information

Runway strives to recruit and retain exceptional talent from diverse backgrounds while ensuring pay equity for our team. Our salary ranges are based on competitive market rates for our size, stage and industry, and salary is just one part of the overall compensation package we provide.

There are many factors that go into salary determinations, including relevant experience, skill level and qualifications assessed during the interview process, and maintaining internal equity with peers on the team. The range shared below is a general expectation for the function.

Skills

Computer Vision
Machine Learning
Research Management
Cross-functional Collaboration
Content Creation
AI-based Content Tools

Runway

Finance platform for business modeling and planning

About Runway

Runway offers a finance platform that simplifies business modeling, planning, and alignment for companies of all sizes. It operates on a subscription-based model, providing features like automated data integration, simplified financial modeling, and detailed reporting, all through a user-friendly interface. What makes Runway different is its focus on creating an enjoyable user experience and the ability to use human-readable formulas. The goal of Runway is to empower businesses to make informed financial decisions through effective collaboration.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2020Year Founded
$36MTotal Funding
SERIES_ACompany Stage
Data & Analytics, Enterprise Software, Financial ServicesIndustries
51-200Employees

Benefits

Remote Work Options
Company Equity

Risks

Increased competition from Genmo's Mochi-1 model threatens Runway's market position.
Luma AI's rapid API launch indicates a highly competitive market environment.
Legal challenges may arise from Runway's partnerships and use of copyrighted materials.

Differentiation

Runway offers a user-friendly interface for financial modeling and planning.
The platform integrates data from HR, accounting, and data warehouses for comprehensive insights.
Runway's human-readable formulas simplify complex financial modeling for diverse clients.

Upsides

Increased demand for AI-driven financial modeling tools enhances Runway's market potential.
Growing interest in integrated financial platforms supports Runway's comprehensive solution.
Rising trend of user-friendly SaaS platforms aligns with Runway's design and functionality.

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