Head of AI - Skillsbay Limited
Houston, TX
About the Job
Our Mission:
We strive to create the world's leading, commercially scalable, safe, and advanced humanoid robots that seamlessly integrate into daily life and amplify human capacity.
Vision:
In a world where artificial intelligence opens up new horizons, we believe in its potential to build a future where humans and machines collaborate to achieve incredible discoveries. The development of a functional humanoid robot marks the beginning of an era of abundance and well-being, where poverty diminishes, and people have the freedom to choose their paths. We envision a world where a universal basic income becomes a reality, representing a true evolution of our civilization.
Solution:
As demands on our built environment increase, labor shortages loom. With the global workforce moving away from undesirable tasks, critical industries such as manufacturing, construction, and logistics are left vulnerable. By deploying general-purpose humanoid robots in hazardous or monotonous environments, we aim to protect human well-being while addressing critical global labor needs.
Head of AI/ML Role:
As the Head of AI/ML, you will lead the development and implementation of AI/ML strategies for our humanoid robot project, ensuring they align with our goals. You will oversee the design and deployment of AI/ML algorithms for perception, decision-making, control, and autonomous driving. Your expertise in embodied AI, NLP, semantic SLAM, CNN/DNN, emotion/object recognition, and world model architectures will be critical. This role involves defining research roadmaps, establishing data pipelines, and integrating AI/ML capabilities into our platform. You will also lead recruitment, foster collaborations, and ensure adherence to ethical standards. Your leadership will drive innovation, cross-functional collaboration, and industry representation.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the design and development of AI/ML algorithms and models, focusing on enhancing perception, decision-making, control, and autonomous driving functionalities within the humanoid robot project.
- Develop and execute a comprehensive AI/ML research, development, and deployment roadmap, staying ahead of technological advancements and industry trends.
- Establish robust data pipelines and infrastructure to support AI/ML workflows, including data collection, preprocessing, training, and inference.
- Integrate AI/ML capabilities into our humanoid robot platform, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to ensure cohesion and efficiency.
- Monitor and evaluate AI/ML systems' performance in real-world scenarios, continuously iterating and optimizing for optimal outcomes.
- Cultivate a culture of innovation and continuous learning within the AI/ML team, staying updated with the latest technological advancements.
Strategic Leadership:
- Provide strategic direction for the AI/ML team, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment to achieve our objectives.
- Define and communicate a clear vision, goals, and priorities for AI/ML initiatives, ensuring alignment with broader company strategy.
- Lead the recruitment, hiring, and development of top AI/ML talent, building a high-performing team capable of delivering exceptional results.
- Foster partnerships with external research institutions, academia, and industry collaborators to leverage expertise and resources for our projects.
- Drive cross-functional collaboration with engineering, product, and business teams to ensure AI/ML initiatives meet both product requirements and market demands.
- Represent the company in AI/ML conferences, events, and industry forums, showcasing our technological advancements and thought leadership.
- Ensure compliance with ethical and regulatory standards in AI/ML development and deployment, prioritizing transparency, fairness, and accountability.
- Engage with academic institutions and conduct external research to stay at the forefront of AI/ML advancements and explore new opportunities.
Expertise:
- Deep understanding of AI/ML technologies, algorithms, and methodologies, demonstrated through a track record of leading successful projects.
- Extensive experience in developing and deploying AI/ML solutions in real-world applications, preferably within robotics, automation, or autonomous driving.
- Strong background in computer science, mathematics, or related fields, with expertise in machine learning, deep learning, computer vision, natural language processing, and world model architectures.
- Proven leadership skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate teams to achieve ambitious goals and deliver high-quality results.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities, capable of effectively conveying complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
- Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills, enabling you to anticipate challenges, identify opportunities, and make data-driven decisions.
- Commitment to continuous learning and professional development, staying updated on emerging technologies and best practices in AI/ML.
- Ability to collaborate with academic institutions and conduct external research to drive innovation and explore new frontiers in AI/ML.
Source : Skillsbay Limited
