Director of Autonomous Systems & AI Platforms

Strativ Group

San Francisco (CA)

On-site

USD 300,000 - 500,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

A leading DeepTech Research Lab in San Francisco seeks a Head of Autonomous Systems to lead the development of next-generation autonomous systems. This position requires a hands-on technical leader with over 7 years of experience in AI and robotics, capable of managing teams and driving strategic ownership of autonomy roadmaps. The ideal candidate will bridge AI and physical systems, ensuring safety and reliability in autonomous operations. This is a full-time role within a cutting-edge environment.

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of experience in autonomous systems, AI/ML, robotics, or control systems.
  • Experience in designing and deploying autonomous systems and coordinating multi-agent behavior.
  • Ability to bridge AI with physical systems in real-time decision making.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and scale the efforts in building autonomous systems.
  • Manage a team of engineers and researchers while setting technical direction.
  • Ensure safety and reproducibility in systems engineering.

Skills

Leadership in autonomous systems
AI/ML proficiency
Robotics experience
Control systems knowledge

Job description

A leading DeepTech Research Lab in San Francisco seeks a Head of Autonomous Systems to lead the development of next-generation autonomous systems. This position requires a hands-on technical leader with over 7 years of experience in AI and robotics, capable of managing teams and driving strategic ownership of autonomy roadmaps. The ideal candidate will bridge AI and physical systems, ensuring safety and reliability in autonomous operations. This is a full-time role within a cutting-edge environment.
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