Director, AI research

2 weeks ago

London, United Kingdom Writer Full time

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About Writer

Writer is the full-stack generative AI platform delivering transformative ROI for the world's leading enterprises. Named one of the top 50 companies in AI by Forbes and one of the best places to work by Inc. Magazine, Writer empowers hundreds of customers like Accenture, Intuit, L'Oreal, Mars, Salesforce, and Vanguard to transform the way they work.

Writer's fully integrated solution makes it easy to deploy secure and reliable AI applications and agents that solve mission-critical business challenges. Our suite of development tools is powered by Palmyra - Writer's state-of-the-art family of LLMs - alongside our industry-leading graph-based RAG and customizable AI guardrails.

Founded in 2020 with office hubs in San Francisco, New York City, Austin, Chicago, and London, our team of over 250 employees thinks big and moves fast, and we're looking for smart, hardworking builders and scalers to join us on our journey to create a better future of work.

About this role

Writer is seeking an experienced AI research leader for the Director of AI Research position. This pivotal role involves spearheading state-of-the-art AI research initiatives, with a focus on large language models and reasoning agents. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in advanced AI research and will be responsible for shaping and executing our research strategy.

As the Head of AI Research at Writer, you'll play a crucial role in developing and implementing state-of-the-art generative AI models and algorithms and driving the technical direction of Writer's AI research efforts on reasoning agents. Collaborating closely with our diverse and dynamic team of software engineers, data scientists, and researchers, you'll be able to design and deploy AI solutions that drive our innovative products.

If you're passionate about using AI to transform the enterprise, then we want to hear from you.

This role reports to the CTO.

Your responsibilities

  • Spearhead cutting-edge research: Oversee and contribute to groundbreaking projects, particularly in the development, training, and ethical application of advanced language models.
  • Stay ahead of the curve: Keep your finger on the pulse of AI advancements, ensuring your team uses the latest research and maintains our competitive edge.
  • Shape our research strategy: Define and execute an ambitious research agenda that aligns with Writer's long-term vision and near-term goals, setting us apart in the industry.
  • Lead and inspire: Guide a team of talented applied researchers and research engineers, fostering a culture of innovation, rigor, and excellence.
  • Bridge research and product: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to transform research into tangible evaluation metrics and product features.
  • Elevate our profile: Drive the publication of high-impact research papers and represent Writer at top-tier conferences and industry events.
  • Grow and develop talent: Mentor, develop, and grow the research organization, providing guidance and support to help team members achieve their professional goals.

☆ Is this you?

  • Advanced LLM applied research: Experience fine-tuning agentic models to improve their performance and utility.
  • Expert-level programming: Proficiency in Python and/or C++, enabling you to tackle complex projects and optimize performance.
  • Proven AI research leadership: A track record of 6-10 years in pioneering AI research, driving innovation, and leading high-impact projects.
  • Deep expertise in AI model development: Extensive experience in researching, building, and training AI models, with a particular focus on large language models.
  • Strong publication record: Significant contributions to the AI field, evidenced by publications in top-tier conferences and journals.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills: Proven ability to collaborate effectively with remote and cross-functional teams.

Preferred skills and experience:

  • Education: A Ph.D. or MS in Computer Science, AI, or a related field is highly preferred.
  • People management experience: 1-3 years of people management experience.
  • Experience with scalable applications: Experience building scalable applications with LLMs.
  • Depth of knowledge with RAG implementation: Expertise in RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) implementation and improvements.

Benefits & perks

  • Generous PTO, plus company holidays
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family
  • Paid parental leave for all parents (12 weeks)
  • Fertility and family planning support
  • Early-detection cancer testing through Galleri
  • Flexible spending account and dependent FSA options
  • Health savings account for eligible plans with company contribution
  • Annual work-life stipends for home office setup, wellness, and learning
  • Company-wide off-sites and team off-sites
  • Competitive compensation, company stock options and 401k

Writer is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to diversity.

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