Director of Research
Stellar Development FoundationFull Time
Senior (5 to 8 years)
Candidates must possess a Ph.D. in Computer Science or a related field, with at least 5 years of management experience in an industrial research environment. A proven track record of using AI to enable world-class products and an outstanding publication record in top-tier AI conferences are essential. Deep technical understanding of the latest learning algorithms and toolkits, including deep learning and LLMs, is required.
The Senior Director of AI Research will lead and inspire an interdisciplinary team of Research Scientists, driving cutting-edge research initiatives in NLP, LLMs, and Deep Learning. Responsibilities include providing technical direction for multiple projects, contributing thought leadership, and supporting operations by liaising between product, engineering, and design teams. The role involves close collaboration with executive leadership, contributing to the research community through talks and publications, and maintaining a human-centered focus on work to ensure practical, impactful solutions.
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