Applied ML Research Manager: Real-Time Multimodal AI

Harnham; California; Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Harnham is seeking an Applied ML Research leader to manage and grow a high-impact team focused on multimodal AI models and world models. You will bridge research and production, mentoring senior researchers while collaborating with engineering and product to deliver real-time AI capabilities.

The role emphasizes transitioning research into scalable systems, with a strong background in computer vision and multimodal work, and a passion for producing practical, user-facing AI tools.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of industry experience as a research scientist in computer vision.
• Experience mentoring and managing research teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow a team of senior researchers (likely 5-10), mentoring them and supporting their career growth while staying hands-on with research
• Oversee the transition from research into production, working closely with engineering to ship state-of-the-art ML work
• Partner with Product to initiate and develop research projects that translate into clear user value
• Communicate goals, drive execution, and inspire through others across a cross-functional org
• Translate product and business objectives into technical research strategies

Skills

Team leadership

Research mentorship

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Hands-on research

Python

PyTorch

Tools

Python

PyTorch

Job description

Harnham is seeking an Applied ML Research leader to manage and grow a high-impact team focused on multimodal AI models and world models. You will bridge research and production, mentoring senior researchers while collaborating with engineering and product to deliver real-time AI capabilities.

The role emphasizes transitioning research into scalable systems, with a strong background in computer vision and multimodal work, and a passion for producing practical, user-facing AI tools.