Chief Frontier AI Scientist — Shape Next-Gen Tech

DeepRec.ai; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 250,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

DeepRec.ai is seeking a Chief Research Scientist to lead frontier AI research and translate advanced ideas into scalable technologies with real-world impact. You will explore emerging AI directions, prototype rapidly, and shape investment decisions at a global scale.

You'll guide a team of researchers, publish and present work, and engage with leading researchers to push the field forward. This is a strategic research leadership role, not a pure engineering manager.

Qualifications

• 10+ years across AI/ML research or advanced R&D.
• PhD-level depth or equivalent industry experience.
• -track record of publications, patents, conference contributions or thought leadership.
• Deep expertise across foundation models, LLMs and emerging AI architectures.
• Ability to spot research trends early and translate into experiments.
• Experience taking AI beyond theory into real-world environments.

Responsibilities

• Identify emerging AI research, models and architectures with future potential.
• Rapidly prototype and experiment to test ideas beyond research papers.
• Determine which technologies warrant deeper investment and development.
• Translate promising research into real-world applications.
• Influence long-term AI strategy with senior leadership.
• Build and mentor a high-caliber research team.

Skills

Frontier AI research

Research leadership

Strategic thinking

Executive communication

Education

PhD or equivalent research experience

Job description

DeepRec.ai is seeking a Chief Research Scientist to lead frontier AI research and translate advanced ideas into scalable technologies with real-world impact. You will explore emerging AI directions, prototype rapidly, and shape investment decisions at a global scale.

You'll guide a team of researchers, publish and present work, and engage with leading researchers to push the field forward. This is a strategic research leadership role, not a pure engineering manager.