Head of Artificial Intelligence

Lawrence Harvey; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Robotics is seeking a Head of AI to revolutionize human-machine collaboration. This leadership role involves advancing AI technologies, overseeing systems integration, and driving innovation in robotic autonomy. Ideal candidates will possess advanced expertise in robotics, AI/ML, and strong leadership abilities.

Qualifications

• Expertise in robotics with a focus on integration with AI technologies.
• Hands-on experience designing autonomous systems.
• Background in AI/ML workflows.

Responsibilities

• Lead integration of robotics systems with AI frameworks.
• Establish adoption of cutting-edge AI/ML technologies.
• Oversee AI/ML workflows from research to deployment.

Skills

Robotics

Perception

Navigation

Planning

AI-driven innovation

Education

Advanced degree in Robotics or related field

Job description

This range is provided by Lawrence Harvey. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

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Scaling Robotics teams across the UK & Europe | Connecting exceptionally talented Autonomy and Robotics Specialists with innovative teams |…

Head of AI - Robotic Autonomy

Are you ready to revolutionise the world of robotics as a Head of AI?

Do you want to join a growing visionary team that's redefining human-machine collaboration?

We’re searching for a Head of AI with expertise in Robotics, Perception, Navigation, and Planning, specialising in integrating these capabilities with VLA/VLM/LLM frameworks and knowledge bases to achieve true robotic autonomy.

This is a hands-on leadership role that combines technical innovation with strategic vision, offering a unique opportunity to pioneer advancements at the intersection of AI and robotics.

Key responsibilities:

• Establish and own the adoption of state-of-the-art AI/ML and robotics technologies.
• Lead hands-on integration of robotic systems with advanced reasoning and knowledge-based frameworks.
• Develop robust robotic world models using VLA/VLM/LLM solutions or similar alternatives.
• Oversee end-to-end AI/ML workflows, including research, model training, and deployment in simulated and real-world environments.
• Advance semantic mapping, SLAM, and other critical technologies to enhance robotic autonomy.

About you:

• Advanced expertise in robotics, perception, navigation, and planning, with a proven ability to integrate these systems with VLA, VLM, LLM, or equivalent technologies.
• Strong background in robotic autonomy, semantic mapping, SLAM, and knowledge-based frameworks.
• A track record of impactful publications and innovative projects in AI/ML and robotics.
• Proficiency in Python, cloud platforms, databases, and modern ML pipelines.
• Hands-on experience in designing and implementing autonomous systems in complex environments.
• Visionary leadership and a passion for solving challenging problems through AI-driven innovation.

Location: London (hybrid working).

Compensation: Competitive salary + equity + benefits.

This is your chance to lead groundbreaking work in AI and robotics, influencing the next generation of autonomous systems and driving significant innovation within the field.

If you’re ready to make a lasting impact, we’d love to hear from you!

Ready to make a difference? Let’s connect! Reach out to Danielle Blake at [e-mail].

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Robotics Engineering, Software Development, and Robot Manufacturing

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