VP Engineering and R&D – AI
Posted 2026-05-06
Remote, USA
Full-time
Immediate Start
- Job Description:
- Execute core research in AI knowledge management that leads to patentable technologies
- Take an idea from research to a commercially successful cloud-based enterprise software product
- Build a solution that will have a meaningful impact on one-third of the US economy
- Serve as a thought leader and technology strategy driver along with CEO and Co-Founders
- Build, build, build - especially in the early days, you will be rolling up your sleeves and writing code
- Help form a top-performing team of talented and responsible software engineers, data scientists, and product designers
- Lead product engineering including research and development of unique proprietary and patentable intellectual property
- Stay current on technology advances in the field of AI
- Requirements:
- Master or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, Statistics, Operation Research or other equivalent quantitative fields
- Experience in AI with a demonstrated understanding of expert systems, knowledge management, and digital assistants
- Experience managing a team of data scientists and AI researchers and engineers using Agile methodologies and tools
- Previous startup experience with a proven track record of leading teams that drive innovation and deliver products in a fast-paced, high-energy environment
- Excited to work with new technologies and approaches
- Experience working within an SBIR NSF (Small Business Innovation Research - National Science Foundation) Program grant award model
- Benefits:
- 100% remote work
- Mentorship by industry thought leaders
- 1-1-1 philanthropic model for community engagement
- Equity opportunity within the startup