Director of AI

Inkitt; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 188,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k plan

Health benefits (medical, dental, vision)

Professional coaching

Team-building events

Unlimited access to Galatea app

Unlimited budget for self-development books

Charity donation at one year anniversary

Free lunch in office

Class Pass membership

Dog/cat friendly offices

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a visionary leader to spearhead AI-driven storytelling solutions. This role involves collaborating with the founder to shape a strategy that leverages cutting-edge technology for hyper-personalized experiences. As a key player, you will manage a dynamic team of AI professionals, driving experimentation and feature launches that redefine the narrative landscape. Join a fast-growing company that is revolutionizing the entertainment industry, where your contributions will directly impact the future of storytelling. If you're passionate about AI and eager to innovate, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in AI/Machine Learning with strong leadership skills.
• Master's or PhD in relevant fields required.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategy for AI-powered hyper-personalized storytelling.
• Lead a team of AI Engineers and Researchers to execute vision.

Skills

Artificial Intelligence

Machine Learning

Generative AI

Leadership

Data Analysis

Product Management

Technical Skills

Education

Master's in Computer Science

PhD in Artificial Intelligence

Job description

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Base pay range

$188,000.00/yr - $320,000.00/yr

Inkitt is building the Disney of the 21st Century, standing at the forefront of technology and entertainment. Leveraging AI and predictive algorithms, Inkitt discovers unknown stories and turns them into blockbuster hits, producing a new $1M ebook every 4 weeks and selling directly to consumers through its Galatea app. Inkitt has become the 11th most bestseller-generating publisher in the world, boasting a 40x higher hit-rate than traditional publishers. Recently raising a Series C and backed by some of the top VC’s such as: Khosla, Kleiner Perkins, and NEA Ventures, our recent expansion into GalateaTV is only the beginning of our journey to becoming the next-gen entertainment powerhouse.

What You’ll Do:

• We believe the future of storytelling will be hyper-personalized. Every user will experience each story exactly the way they like it. This future of storytelling will be powered by AI. This will be in text, audio and video entertainment.
• In this role, you will closely partner with our Founder to develop a strategy and a roadmap for harnessing AI to deliver on our hyper-personalized storytelling vision, which will be central to the future success of our company.
• You will run and scale a team of AI Engineers and Researchers to conduct experiments, analyze data, and launch features and experiences to rapidly execute against the vision of hyper-personalized storytelling.

What You'll Bring:

• Master's or PhD in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of industry experience in Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning.
• Strong leadership skills with experience in managing and growing AI teams.
• Expertise in Generative AI as well as traditional Machine Learning and Engineering.
• Combination of deep technical skills and business savvy to interface with all stakeholders directly.
• Values "time to impact" and is oriented towards delivering on an (MVP) with a mindset of iterative improvement.
• Product-minded individual who comprehensively understands how to leverage a platform approach to AI implementation, strategically aligning technology with business objectives to deliver innovative solutions that enhance the user experience.
• Passion for innovation and a deep understanding of the digital media landscape.
• Location: 3x Onsite in San Francisco, CA.

Who We Are Looking For:

• Autonomous.
• Bring solutions instead of problems.
• Data driven.
• Quick to action.
• A high functioning workaholic.
• Looking for exponential career growth.
• Have lots of fun building a generational AI x Entertainment company.

What We'll Offer:

• 401k plan, designed to help you save for the future.
• Health benefits tailored to your needs, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Professional coaching for everyone.
• Team-building events, including our annual Tulum trip.
• Unlimited access to our Galatea app and Galatea TV app.
• Unlimited budget for self-development books.
• Charity donation of your choice at your one year anniversary.
• Free lunch in office everyday.
• Class Pass membership for US based employee and gym access for Berlin employees.
• Dog/cat friendly offices in Berlin and San Francisco.

At Inkitt, we strive to build a company culture and provide employment opportunities based on diversity and inclusion. We believe every author should have an equal opportunity to succeed, as should our team members. As a growing team from 20+ countries, we welcome everyone to apply.

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Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

Entertainment Providers

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