VP, AI & Autonomous Systems R&D

Machina Cognita Technologies; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Safe Harbor 401(k) with 4% employer ok

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Flexible work hours

Onsite gym

Professional development reimbursement

Job summary

Machina Cognita Technologies, an R&D-driven company specializing in machine learning innovations for government, commercial, and educational applications, seeks a Vice President of Research and Development to lead an engineering department. You will partner with clients, shape forward-looking systems, and guide end-to-end design, development, and deployment of emerging products.

You'll bring 10+ years of industry experience, 5+ years in ML/AI/Autonomy research, and a strong track record with

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in a technical field is required.
• 10+ years of industry experience in R&D.
• 5+ years of hands-on ML/AI/Autonomy experience.
• 5+ years of Java or Python experience.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, mentor, and develop an engineering research and development team
• Architect and deploy scalable machine learning solutions
• Drive design discussions and technical direction
• Build proof-of-concept prototypes and client demonstrations to win contract bids
• Serve as subject matter expert, define engineering best practices, and drive adoption of new methodologies, concepts, and tools
• Collaborate with product managers and engineers to translate client needs into innovative solutions
• Travel to client destinations to facilitate product delivery and provide ongoing support and optimization

Skills

Leadership

Machine Learning

Artificial Intelligence

Java

Python

Government contracting

Proposal writing

Education

Master's or PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, or related field

Job description

Machina Cognita Technologies, an R&D-driven company specializing in machine learning innovations for government, commercial, and educational applications, seeks a Vice President of Research and Development to lead an engineering department. You will partner with clients, shape forward-looking systems, and guide end-to-end design, development, and deployment of emerging products.

You'll bring 10+ years of industry experience, 5+ years in ML/AI/Autonomy research, and a strong track record with