Head of AI Research High-Growth Start-Up London
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Head of AI Research | High-Growth Start-Up | London
We re seeking a Head of AI Research to spearhead the technical vision and growth of an ambitious, well-funded early-stage start-up redefining what s possible with intelligent systems. You ll lead a world-class team of researchers and engineers, setting the direction for AI innovation while staying close to the code and experiments that make it happen.
This is a rare opportunity to join at a pivotal stage of the company s journey - where your decisions will shape both the technology and the team from the ground up.
What You ll Bring
Why Join
As Head of AI Research, you ll define the core research agenda, establish best practices for experimentation and deployment, and ensure AI becomes a key driver of innovation across the organisation. You ll work with founders, product leaders, and engineers to turn breakthrough ideas into real-world impact.
Head of AI Research | High-Growth Start-Up | London
We re seeking a Head of AI Research to spearhead the technical vision and growth of an ambitious, well-funded early-stage start-up redefining what s possible with intelligent systems. You ll lead a world-class team of researchers and engineers, setting the direction for AI innovation while staying close to the code and experiments that make it happen.
This is a rare opportunity to join at a pivotal stage of the company s journey - where your decisions will shape both the technology and the team from the ground up.
What You ll Bring
- MSc or PhD in AI, Machine Learning, Computer Science, Robotics, or a related quantitative field.
- 5 years working at the intersection of research and engineering, translating state-of-the-art AI into production systems.
- Proven leadership experience - mentoring researchers, building high-performance AI teams, and setting technical roadmaps.
- Strong programming expertise in Python, C , Rust, or Java.
- Publication record at leading AI/ML conferences or journals (e.g. NeurIPS, ICLR, CVPR, ICCV, ICRA.
- Clear communication skills, capable of bridging the gap between research depth and business strategy.
- A builder s mindset - hands-on, experimental, and eager to solve complex problems with pragmatic AI solutions.
- Preference for on-site collaboration in London, contributing to a fast-moving, high-energy environment.
Why Join
As Head of AI Research, you ll define the core research agenda, establish best practices for experimentation and deployment, and ensure AI becomes a key driver of innovation across the organisation. You ll work with founders, product leaders, and engineers to turn breakthrough ideas into real-world impact.
Head of AI Research | High-Growth Start-Up | London
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