Director, AI research (UK)

Writer; London; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Director of AI Research to lead cutting-edge initiatives in large language models and reasoning agents. This pivotal role involves shaping the research strategy and collaborating with a dynamic team to develop transformative AI solutions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in advanced AI research, with a proven track record of leading high-impact projects. If you're passionate about using AI to revolutionize enterprise interactions, this is the opportunity for you. Join a forward-thinking company that values creativity and innovation in the AI space.

Benefits

Generous PTO

Comprehensive medical insurance

Paid parental leave

Fertility support

Wellness stipend

Learning and development stipend

Company stock options

Competitive pension scheme

Annual work-life stipends

Company-wide off-sites

Qualifications

• 6-10 years in AI research, leading impactful projects.
• Experience in fine-tuning agentic models.

Responsibilities

• Oversee groundbreaking AI research projects.
• Define and execute research strategy aligned with company vision.

Skills

Python

AI research leadership

Large language models

Generative AI

Communication skills

Education

Ph.D. in Computer Science

MS in AI

Tools

PyTorch

TensorFlow

LangChain

Hugging Face

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About This Role

Writer is seeking an experienced AI research leader for the Director of AI research position. This pivotal role involves spearheading state-of-the-art AI research initiatives, with a focus on large language models and reasoning agents. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in advanced AI research and will be responsible for shaping and executing our research strategy.

About This Role

Writer is seeking an experienced AI research leader for the Director of AI research position. This pivotal role involves spearheading state-of-the-art AI research initiatives, with a focus on large language models and reasoning agents. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in advanced AI research and will be responsible for shaping and executing our research strategy.

At Writer, we believe in using the power of AI to unlock the potential of the enterprise. With the help of our AI research team, we can continue to build the most advanced language model available in the industry and revolutionize how companies interact with AI. We’re looking for a creative problem solver who has a deep understanding of generative AI and who can help us create powerful and meaningful applications our customers love.

As the Head of AI research at Writer, you'll play a crucial role in developing and implementing state-of-the-art generative AI models and algorithms and driving the technical direction of Writer’s AI research efforts on reasoning agents. Collaborating closely with our diverse and dynamic team of software engineers, data scientists, and researchers, you'll be able to design and deploy AI solutions that drive our innovative products.

If you’re passionate about using AI to transform the enterprise, then we want to hear from you.

This role reports to the CTO.

????️ Your Responsibilities

• Spearhead cutting-edge research: Oversee and contribute to groundbreaking projects, particularly in the development, training, and ethical application of advanced language models. Push the boundaries of what's possible in AI.
• Stay ahead of the curve: Keep your finger on the pulse of AI advancements, ensuring your team uses the latest research and maintains our competitive edge.
• Shape our research strategy: Define and execute an ambitious research agenda that aligns with Writer's long-term vision and near-term goals, setting us apart in the industry.
• Lead and inspire: Guide a team of talented applied researchers and research engineers, fostering a culture of innovation, rigor, and excellence. Empower your team to deliver their best work.
• Bridge research and product: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to transform research into tangible evaluation metrics and product features, driving real-world impact.
• Elevate our profile: Drive the publication of high-impact research papers and represent Writer at top-tier conferences and industry events, establishing us as a leader in the AI research community.
• Grow and develop talent: Mentor, develop, and grow the research organization, providing guidance and support to help team members achieve their professional goals, and fostering an environment of continuous learning.
  
  

️ Is this you?

• Advanced LLM applied research: Experience fine-tuning agentic models to improve their performance and utility. A keen understanding of context window efficiency and its impact on model effectiveness.
• Expert-level programming: Proficiency in Python, enabling you to tackle complex projects and optimize performance.
• Proven AI research leadership: A track record of 6-10 years in pioneering AI research, driving innovation, and leading high-impact projects. Demonstrated success in guiding research teams of 5-10 scientists, fostering collaboration, and achieving significant milestones.
• Deep expertise in AI model development: Extensive experience in researching, building, and training AI models, with a particular focus on large language models. Essential proficiency in model frameworks such as PyTorch and/or TensorFlow, ensuring efficient and effective model development.
• Strong publication record: Significant contributions to the AI field, evidenced by publications in top-tier conferences and journals.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills: Proven ability to collaborate effectively with remote and cross-functional teams, ensuring clear communication and successful project execution.
  
  

Preferred skills and experience:

• Education: A Ph.D. or MS in Computer Science, AI, or a related field is highly preferred, but exceptional candidates with equivalent experience will also be considered
• People management experience: 1-3 years of people management experience
• Experience with scalable applications: Experience building scalable applications with LLMs, using frameworks such as LangChain, LlamaIndex, Hugging Face, etc.
• Depth of knowledge with RAG implementation: Expertise in RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) implementation and improvements
  
  

Benefits & perks (UK full-time employees):

• Generous PTO, plus company holidays
• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
• Paid parental leave for all parents (12 weeks)
• Fertility and family planning support
• Early-detection cancer testing through Galleri
• Competitive pension scheme and company contribution
• Annual work-life stipends for:
• Home office setup, cell phone, internet
• Wellness stipend for gym, massage/chiropractor, personal training, etc.
• Learning and development stipend
• Company-wide off-sites and team off-sites
• Competitive compensation and company stock options
  
  

Benefits & Perks (US Full-time Employees)

• Generous PTO, plus company holidays
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family
• Paid parental leave for all parents (12 weeks)
• Fertility and family planning support
• Early-detection cancer testing through Galleri
• Flexible spending account and dependent FSA options
• Health savings account for eligible plans with company contribution
• Annual work-life stipends for:
• Home office setup, cell phone, internet
• Wellness stipend for gym, massage/chiropractor, personal training, etc.
• Learning and development stipend
• Company-wide off-sites and team off-sites
• Competitive compensation, company stock options and 401k
  
  

Writer is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to diversity. We don't make hiring or employment decisions based on race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, citizenship, or any other basis protected by applicable local, state or federal law. Under the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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