Senior GenAI Research Lead

Scale AI, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 290,000 - 363,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity-based compensation

Health, dental, vision benefits

Learning stipend

Generous PTO

Commuter stipend

Job summary

Scale AI is seeking a Research Scientist Manager to lead a world-class team of researchers and engineers, defining the research roadmap and driving execution from prototyping to deployment. You will balance technical leadership with people management, setting vision and delivering high-impact AI capabilities.

You will collaborate with engineering, product, client teams, and external partners to translate research into actionable components, publish findings, and attract top talent in a

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent in ML/AI or related domains with 5+ years hands-on research.
• Proven track record of research excellence with top venues and major impacts.
• Experience leading or managing research teams and mentoring talent.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow a team of research scientists and engineers on GenAI initiatives.
• Define a multi-year research roadmap with milestones and resources.
• Collaborate across engineering, product, and external partners to translate research into impact.
• Publish and present research findings, and engage in open-source contributions.
• Foster an inclusive, high-performing culture and attract top talent.
• Stay connected to trends in the research community and guide decisions.
• Thrive in a fast-paced startup environment and drive impactful results.

Skills

Research leadership

Communication

Publication track record

Education

PhD in ML/AI or equivalent

Tools

TensorFlow/PyTorch

RL environments

Job description

Scale AI is seeking a Research Scientist Manager to lead a world-class team of researchers and engineers, defining the research roadmap and driving execution from prototyping to deployment. You will balance technical leadership with people management, setting vision and delivering high-impact AI capabilities.

You will collaborate with engineering, product, client teams, and external partners to translate research into actionable components, publish findings, and attract top talent in a