Head of Research & ML Systems

Valency Systems Inc.; Berkeley (CA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Hybrid work

Competitive salary

Job summary

Valency Systems Inc. is seeking a Head of Research in Berkeley, CA. You will set the research agenda, drive technical direction, and collaborate with engineering and product leadership to ensure impactful, scalable solutions.

You will lead a small team of researchers, advance graph-based data representations, and apply large-scale ML insights to improve product outcomes. This hybrid role shapes our research infrastructure and strategic priorities.

Qualifications

• PhD or advanced degree in Computer Science, Statistics, or a related field.
• Strong command of graph databases and graph algorithms.
• Track record of running independent research programs and turning findings into engineering decisions.
• Comfortable operating with autonomy in a fast-moving, resource-constrained environment.

Responsibilities

• Set and drive the research agenda, prioritizing high-impact work.
• Contribute technically to large-scale ML systems and data representations.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration with engineering and product leadership.
• Mentor junior researchers and shape a culture of rigor and curiosity.

Skills

Graph databases

Graph algorithms

Independent research

Autonomy

Education

PhD or advanced degree in Computer Science or Statistics

Tools

Bibliometrics

ML systems deployment

Job description

Valency Systems Inc. is seeking a Head of Research in Berkeley, CA. You will set the research agenda, drive technical direction, and collaborate with engineering and product leadership to ensure impactful, scalable solutions.

You will lead a small team of researchers, advance graph-based data representations, and apply large-scale ML insights to improve product outcomes. This hybrid role shapes our research infrastructure and strategic priorities.