Head of AI Communication

VinMotion; Cypress (CA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity options

Flexible work arrangements

Hybrid/Remote options

Job summary

VinMotion USA seeks a visionary Head of AI Communication to lead intelligent, multimodal communication systems for humanoid robots. You will steer NLU/NLG, LLM integration, and safe, context-aware human-robot interactions.

Lead cross-functional teams across NLP, speech, vision, and hardware, aligning research with product strategy and global impact. Flexible, hybrid work options are available.

Qualifications

• Master's or Ph.D. in AI, CS, robotics, cognitive science, or related field.
• 10+ years in AI/NLP/embodied AI with leadership experience.
• Proven track record deploying AI communication in robotics or interactive agents.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the long-term AI communication roadmap.
• Lead design of speech, language and multimodal AI systems.
• Mentor and grow a world-class AI communication team.
• Represent VinMotion, speaking at AI/NLP/Robotics forums.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

AI communication

NLP

LLMs

Multimodal AI

HRI

Cross-functional

Executive communication

Education

Master's or Ph.D. in AI/CS/Robotics or related field

Tools

Python

C++

PyTorch

TensorFlow

ROS

Job description

About VinMotion and Vingroup

VinMotion is a pioneering subsidiary of Vingroup, a trailblazer in Vietnam's robotics revolution, forging a future where advanced technology seamlessly integrates with human progress. With a strong commitment to technological excellence and innovation, VinMotion is dedicated to advancing cutting-edge AI for humanoid robotics. Our mission extends beyond research and development - we strive to attract top global talent, foster AI applications in robotics, and elevate the reputation of VinMotion, Vingroup, and Vietnam as global technology leaders.

Job Overview

VinMotion is pioneering the next generation of AI-driven humanoid robotics to address global labor shortages and redefine human-machine collaboration. A critical component of this vision is AI Communication - enabling humanoid robots to naturally understand, interact, and collaborate with humans through speech, language, vision, emotion, and context. VinMotion USA is seeking a visionary Head of AI Communication to lead the development of intelligent, multimodal communication systems for humanoid robots. This role focuses on Natural Language Understanding & Generation (NLU/NLG), Large Language Models (LLMs), multimodal perception, social interaction, and human-robot communication intelligence, enabling robots to communicate in a human-like, safe, and context-aware manner.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Vision

• Define and execute the long-term AI Communication roadmap, aligned with VinMotion's humanoid product strategy and global vision.
• Drive innovation in LLM-powered communication, multimodal interaction, conversational AI, and social intelligence for humanoid robots.
• Establish architectural principles for scalable, real-time, and safe AI communication systems.
• Identify emerging trends in AI communication, HRI, and embodied AI, translating research into deployable products.

AI Research & Development

• Lead the design and development of speech, language, and multimodal AI systems, including:
  • Natural Language Understanding (NLU)
  • Natural Language Generation (NLG)
  • Dialogue management and long-term memory
  • Multimodal reasoning (speech, vision, gestures, context, emotion)
• Integrate Large Language Models (LLMs) with perception, motion, and task-planning systems to enable embodied intelligence.
• Develop real-time, low-latency communication pipelines suitable for on-device and edge deployment.
• Advance human-robot interaction (HRI) capabilities, including intent recognition, social cues, emotion-aware responses, and adaptive communication styles.
• Apply Sim2Real and data-driven learning to continuously improve communication robustness in real-world environments.

Leadership & Team Development

• Build, lead, and mentor a world-class AI Communication team, including experts in NLP, speech, multimodal AI, and HRI.
• Foster a culture of research excellence, rapid experimentation, and product-oriented innovation.
• Collaborate closely with AI Motion, AI Manipulation, Vision, Control, Product, and Hardware teams to deliver seamless humanoid interaction experiences.

Safety, Ethics & Risk Management

• Ensure AI communication systems adhere to AI safety, ethics, privacy, and human-robot interaction standards.
• Design safeguards to prevent hallucinations, unsafe instructions, or harmful interactions in real-world deployment.
• Develop robust fallback, monitoring, and validation mechanisms for conversational and decision-making AI.

Stakeholder Engagement & External Representation

• Serve as the AI Communication ambassador for VinMotion, presenting strategy, demos, and research to executives, partners, and investors.
• Work with product, design, and business teams to translate AI communication capabilities into user-facing value.
• Represent VinMotion at top-tier AI, NLP, Robotics, and HRI conferences and industry forums.

Qualifications & Experience

Education

• Master's or Ph.D. in Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, Robotics, Cognitive Science, Computational Linguistics, or a related field.

Experience

1. 10+ years of experience in AI, NLP, conversational AI, or embodied AI, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
2. Proven track record in building and deploying AI communication systems in robotics, AI assistants, or interactive agents.
3. Experience working with LLMs in embodied or real-time systems is strongly preferred.

Technical Expertise

• Deep expertise in one or more of the following areas:
  • Large Language Models (LLMs), Conversational AI, Dialogue Systems
  • Multimodal AI (language, vision, speech, gestures)
  • Human-robot Interaction (HRI) and social intelligence
• Proficiency in Python, C++, and AI frameworks such as PyTorch, TensorFlow.
• Experience with robotics and real-time systems (e.g., ROS, simulation environments).
• Hands-on experience with edge AI or on-device inference optimization is a strong plus.

Leadership & Business Acumen

• Strong ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence AI strategy at an executive level.
• Excellent problem-solving, system-level thinking, and decision-making skills.
• Outstanding communication skills, capable of bridging deep technical topics with business and product goals.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package with equity options.
• Opportunity to lead next-generation humanoid AI communication systems with global impact.
• Work at the intersection of LLMs, robotics, and human-centered AI.
• Flexible work arrangements, including hybrid and remote options.