Head of AI Research

Galileo is hiring an experienced Machine Learning Research leader for the Head of Applied Research role, to help spearhead state-of-the-art ML research initiatives in the incredibly exciting space of Large Language Models. This key leadership position would entail leading Galileo’s ML Research organization, and requires a strong background in advanced machine learning research, particularly in the area of LLMs.

In this role, you will be responsible for shaping and executing the research strategy, managing a team of top-tier ML research scientists, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to translate research into productionized evaluation metrics and product features.

Main Responsibilities:

Research & Development: Oversee and contribute to ambitious research projects, particularly in the development, training and trustworthy application of advanced language models . Stay at the forefront of machine learning advancements and ensure the team is leveraging the latest research while pushing boundaries in our field.

Leadership and Strategy: Define and execute an ambitious research strategy, aligning it with Galileo’s long-term vision as well as near term OKRs with a keen focus on productizing the research on a regular basis. Inspire and lead a team of research scientists, fostering a culture of innovation, rigor and excellence.

Publication and Thought Leadership: Drive the publication of high-impact research papers and represent Galileo at top-tier conferences and industry events. Establish Galileo as a leader in the machine learning research community.

Mentorship and Development: Mentor, develop and grow the research org, providing guidance and support to help team members achieve their professional goals. Foster an environment of continuous learning and professional growth.

Minimum Qualifications:

Experience: 6-10 years of experience in cutting-edge machine learning research, with a strong track record of leading ML innovation.

Leadership: Proven experience in leading and managing research teams of 5-10 scientists, with at least 1-3 years of leadership experience in reputable research organizations.

Technical Expertise: Deep expertise in building and training machine learning models, particularly language models. Proficiency in PyTorch and/or TensorFlow, or similar model frameworks is essential.

Publications: A strong publication record in top-tier machine learning conferences and journals, demonstrating significant contributions to the field.

Collaboration Skills: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with remote / cross-functional teams.

Education: A Ph.D. or MS in Computer Science, Machine Learning, or a related field is highly preferred, but exceptional candidates with equivalent experience will also be considered strongly.

Why Galileo:

• Join a seasoned founding team that has previously led product and engineering teams from 0 to $100M+ in revenue and from 0 to 1B+ users globally
• We obsess over our team’s culture driven by inclusivity, empathy and curiosity
• We invest in our team’s development and happiness because our employees are the keys to our success and ensuring happy customers – towards that end, we offer:
• Unlimited PTO
• Parental leave – 100% pay for 8 weeks
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401 (K) Retirement Savings Plan
• Early stage equity
• Mental and Physical Wellness Stipend
• Daily Lunch Stipend