Founding Machine Learning Lead

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New York / $240000 - $260000 annum

INFO

Salary
SALARY:

$240000 - $260000

Location

LOCATION

New York

Job Type
JOB TYPE

Permanent

THE COMPANY

My client is a frontier AI research organization on a mission to make LLM technology cheaper and more accessible. Fresh off a high-seven-figure seed funding round, they're looking for a Head of Machine Learning to build their AI function from the ground up. This is an opportunity to drive the next wave of AI innovation at the frontier of reinforcement learning and large language models.

THE ROLE

As the founding Head of Machine Learning, you'll work directly with the co-founders to lead applied ML research in reinforcement learning and LLM technology. You'll build novel AI systems from scratch, designing feedback loops that translate research into real-world impact.

WHO YOU ARE

  • Experienced tech lead in LLMs or reinforcement learning, with experience building AI systems from the ground up.

  • PhD preferred but not required.

  • Active contributor to open source AI projects.

  • Thrives in a fast-paced, research-driven environment.

  • Passionate about shaping the future of AI.

WHAT WE OFFER

  • $245,000 - $260,000 USD/YR

  • Significant equity potential (up to 1%)

  • Full benefits package (401k, medical, dental, etc.)

HOW TO APPLY

Register your interest through the application link.

PLEASE NOTE: This role is not open to Corp-to-Corp (C2C) arrangements. Applications are accepted for direct hire or W-2 contractors only.

CONTACT

Jack Wolf

Recruitment Consultant

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