Head of Artificial Intelligence

My client, based on the outskirts of Cambridge, are looking for a Head of Artificial Intelligence to spearhead their new AI initiative. The company has been going for a few years, but are very much in start-up mode, encouraging creativity, lack of red tape, and people who can look after and nurture a small team.

The role would suit someone who has extensive experience within both Machine Learning and Robotics, someone who has strong business savvy/acumen, and someone who is happy leading a diverse, multilingual team (some are based in the UK, some are offshored).

Within the role, you can expect to:

Define and execute AI strategies in tandem with the CTO, ensuring alignment with the company's business goals
Oversee the company's AI/ML models, ensuring fit for business purpose
Build, scale, and manage a high-performing, technically astute Machine Learning Team

Key skills needed:

PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, Robotics
MBA - particular focus on people management
Robotics skills - (ROS, Object Detection, Reinforcement Learning, and Automation)
10+ years' of experience in software development
4/5+ years' of experience in Machine Learning - NLP/LLM, Computer Vision, GenAI, Deep Learning

Desirable skills:

Experience in start-ups / scaling a team
Experience in helping a business go through funding rounds and the preparation between stages

Benefits:

Strong compensation package - £115,000 - £140,000
Car allowance
Private medical / dental
Vested share / stock options

For more information, apply or reach out to myself directly. Please note, this role is unable to offer visa sponsorship and requires candidates to work onsite in Cambridge.

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