About Us:
webAI is a software company that is building a decentralized AI development platform. Our technology enables the development of powerful AI using limited amounts of data, challenging the underlying assumption that big data is the key to unlocking the full power of AI. webAI offers opportunities to join a dynamic and fast-growing team that fosters a fun and growth-oriented office culture.
About the Role:
The Director of AI at webAI will spearhead our AI initiatives, ensuring the effective development and integration of cutting-edge AI solutions across the organization. This role requires a visionary leader who can shape webAI's AI strategy, foster innovation, and uphold ethical practices in AI development. The Director of AI will work closely with cross-functional teams to advance AI capabilities and maintain our competitive edge in the rapidly evolving AI landscape.
Key Responsibilities:
● Strategic Leadership: Lead the development and execution of webAI's AI strategy, aligning it with business goals and driving impactful AI innovation.
● Team Management: Manage, mentor, and inspire a high-performing team of AI researchers, data scientists, and engineers, fostering a culture of growth and excellence.
● Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborate with product, engineering, and business teams to integrate AI solutions into existing products and ideate new AI-driven offerings.
● Innovation & Knowledge Building: Stay current with the latest AI trends, technologies, and methodologies, and continuously evaluate how they can be applied within webAI.
● Ethical AI Development: Ensure the responsible and ethical development and deployment of AI technologies, aligning with best practices and regulatory guidelines.
● Industry Representation: Represent webAI at industry conferences and events, positioning the company as a thought leader in the AI space.
● Project Oversight: Oversee AI project implementations, ensuring they meet quality, efficiency, and impact standards.
Qualifications:
● Education: MS or PhD in Computer Science, Machine Learning, or a related field..
● Experience: 8+ years of experience in AI/ML, with a strong preference for candidates with prior leadership experience.
● Technical Expertise: Demonstrated success in AI project implementation with a deep knowledge of machine learning, deep learning, natural language processing, and other AI technologies.
● Leadership Skills: Proven ability to lead, manage, and inspire a team, fostering a collaborative and results-driven environment.
● Ethics & Responsibility: Experience with AI ethics and responsible AI development, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
● Communication Skills: Exceptional communication abilities, capable of conveying complex technical information to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Preferred Qualities:
● Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
● Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize effectively
● Passionate about AI’s potential to impact industries and society
Benefits:
● Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
● Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits package.
● $200/mos Health and Wellness Stipend
● $400/year Continuing Education Credit
● Flexible work week
● Free parking, for in-office employees
● Unlimited PTO
● Parental, Bereavement Leave
● Supplemental Life Insurance
We at webAI are committed to living out the core values we have put in place as the foundation on which we operate as a team. We seek individuals who exemplify the following:
● Truth - Emphasizing transparency and honesty in every interaction and decision.
● Ownership - Taking full responsibility for one’s actions and decisions, demonstrating commitment to the success of our clients.
● Tenacity - Persisting in the face of challenges and setbacks, continually striving for excellence and improvement.
● Humility - Maintaining a respectful and learning-oriented mindset, acknowledging the strengths and contributions of others.
webAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. We adhere to these principles in all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training, compensation, promotion, benefits, social and recreational programs, and discipline. In addition, it is the policy of webAI to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified employees who have protected disabilities to the extent required by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances where a particular employee works.