Head of Innovation

Somniosoftware; United States; Remote; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote or hybrid work

Flexible work hours

Career growth opportunities

Access to cutting-edge AI tech

Job summary

Somniosoftware seeks a visionary Head of AI & Strategic Innovation to lead our AI-First Software Factory. You will drive the transition from manual coding to Spec-Driven Development and optimize Sales, HR, and other areas through intelligent automation.

You will work with the C-suite to keep our offering at the industry forefront, shaping how we work, sell, and deliver value to clients worldwide. Remote or hybrid and flexible time reflect our culture.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in software with transition to strategic roles.
• Hands-on Generative AI with OpenAI GPT-4o/o1/o3, Claude 3.7/Sonnet, DeepSeek.
• Experience in AI-native DevEx environments and Spec-Driven Development.
• Experience designing autonomous agents and Advanced RAG architectures.
• Proficiency with orchestration frameworks LangChain, CrewAI; MCP.
• Automation of cross-department processes with n8n or Make.
• Ability to translate AI hype into concrete business cases; strong presales.
• Constant learning mindset; 24 hours ahead of major AI releases.
• English C1/C2 proficiency for global collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead the AI department and drive the AI-First strategy.
• Architect SBOM from manual coding to Spec-Driven Development lifecycle.
• Automate internal areas (Sales, HR, Finance) via intelligent automation.
• Collaborate with C-suite and Tech Leads to stay ahead of industry.
• Translate AI capabilities into competitive client value.

Skills

8+ years exp

Generative AI & LLM

AI-native DevEx

Autonomous Agents

RAG Architectures

Automation tooling

Strategic Presales

Continuous Learning

English Proficiency

Tools

Python

TypeScript

Pinecone

Weaviate

Milvus

LangSmith

Arize Phoenix

Job description

We are looking for a visionary Head of AI & Strategic Innovation to lead our transition into an AI-First Software Factory. In this role, you will not only be an expert in the latest Generative AI stack but also a strategic architect of how we work, how we sell, and how we deliver value. This is not a "research-only" position; you will be the driving force behind our AI Department. You will be responsible for evolving our software development lifecycle—moving from manual coding to Spec-Driven Development—and for optimizing every internal area (from Sales to HR) through intelligent automation. You will work directly with the C-suite and Tech Leads to ensure our offering remains at the absolute forefront of the industry, transforming AI complexity into competitive advantages for our clients.

Requirements Must have:

• 8+ years of experience in the Software Industry: With a proven track record of moving from senior technical roles (Architect/Lead) to strategic or product-oriented positions.
• Generative AI & LLM Mastery: Deep, hands‑on experience with OpenAI (GPT-4o/o1/o3), Anthropic (Claude 3.7/Sonnet), and DeepSeek. You must understand the trade-offs between model reasoning, latency, and costs.
• Next-Gen DevEx: Proficiency in AI-native development environments (Cursor, Claude Code, Windsurf) and the ability to implement Spec-Driven Development frameworks across the organization.
• Agentic Workflows & RAG: Proven experience designing and deploying autonomous agents and Advanced RAG architectures. Mastery of orchestration frameworks (LangChain, CrewAI) and Model Context Protocol (MCP) to connect AI with internal tools.
• Operational Automation: Advanced knowledge of n8n , Make, or similar tools to automate complex cross-departmental business processes (Sales, HR, Finance).
• Strategic Presales: Ability to translate "AI hype" into concrete business cases, accompanying the Sales team to close high-value projects by demonstrating superior TTM (Time-to-Market) and innovation.
• Continuous Learning: A documented "Early Adopter" mindset—staying 24 hours ahead of every major AI release and understanding its impact on the software factory model.
• English C1/C2: Full professional fluency to negotiate with global partners and interpret the latest research papers and documentation.

Nice to have:

• Python/TypeScript Expertise: Strong coding skills to build quick PoCs (Proof of Concepts) or custom integrations.
• Vector Databases & Observability: Experience with Pinecone, Weaviate, or Milvus, and monitoring AI performance with tools like LangSmith or Arize Phoenix.
• Product Mindset: Experience in Product Management , specifically in defining GenUI (Generative User Interfaces) that adapt to user intent.
• Leadership & Evangelism: Experience speaking at tech events or writing technical thought‑leadership content to position the agency as an AI leader.

Our Commitment to You:

Work from anywhere - From the mountains or the city, you choose your ideal space. Remote or hybrid, whatever best suits your life. Flex Time - Because we trust your talent, not the clock. Great Place to Work - Recognized for our culture. Tailored career growth - We accompany you where you want to go.

Are you ready to be part of this experience and contribute to the world with the development of innovative and modern technologies? and let's transform our clients' ideas into the best solution we can build together

Originally posted on Himalayas