Director of AI | Machine Learning | Deep Learning | Natural Language Processing | Large Language...

Enigma; Remote; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing technology startup is seeking an experienced AI Director to lead its AI initiatives and strategy. This senior role will involve managing an AI team, overseeing research, and developing solutions for generative AI in cybersecurity. Ideal candidates have a strong background in machine learning and deep learning, with proven experience in driving AI innovation and integrating it into products. This opportunity offers a chance to impact the company's technology direction significantly.

Qualifications

• Deep experience in generative AI and cybersecurity.
• Proficiency in leading AI teams and managing projects.
• Track record of developing and integrating AI solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategy and implementation of AI initiatives.
• Manage an AI team and oversee research direction.
• Drive competitive differentiation through AI innovation.

Skills

Leadership

Machine Learning

Deep Learning

Natural Language Processing

Large Language Models

Job description

Job Description

Director of AI | Machine Learning | Deep Learning | Natural Language Processing | Large Language Models | Leadership | Remote, UK

Role Overview

As the AI Director at a fast-growing, well-funded technology startup, you will lead the strategy, research, and implementation of the company’s AI initiatives, driving the technical innovation behind its generative AI–powered cybersecurity solutions. Reporting directly to executive engineering leadership as part of the broader leadership team, you will own the end‑to‑end AI strategy—from identifying breakthrough research directions to developing prototypes and guiding their integration into customer‑facing products. This is a senior leadership opportunity at the intersection of generative AI and cybersecurity.

You will take full ownership of the AI function from day one, managing an existing AI team and overseeing research direction, evaluation systems, and prototype development while scaling the organization’s overall AI capabilities. Success in this role will be measured by roadmap progress, quantifiable improvements in model and agent performance, and the ability to drive competitive differentiation through AI innovation. This role is ideal for a senior AI researcher / engineer with deep experience in LLMs and agent systems who has shipped…