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Head of Machine Learning – Foundation Models & LLMs Series A underway | Building the future of applied AI research We’re hiring a
Head of Machine Learning
to lead a cutting-edge ML research & delivery function at a high-growth AI startup. Reporting directly to the
Founder , this is a rare opportunity to own the research agenda, build a world-class team, and work with global enterprise clients— all while shaping the future of LLMs and foundation models. This role sits at the intersection of
deep AI research
and
real-world impact . You’ll define the strategy, ship research to production, and represent the company in front of investors and clients. About the Company Our mission is to help AI teams worldwide model with
pristine data—at scale and with speed. Your models are only as good as the data, and the data is only as good as the humans behind it. We push the boundaries of advanced models in
reasoning, agentic capabilities, STEM, coding, multimodality , and many other use cases for leading companies, including Google and Snowflake. Our proprietary
Human + AI vetting process, combined with our comprehensive Delivery + Quality playbook , enables us to deploy top experts from our talent pool of over 500,000 specialists across more than 25 domains, ensuring pristine quality in our deliverables. What You’ll Do Define and lead the
ML and research roadmap
for foundation models, LLMs, and reinforcement learning pipelines Spearhead applied research and experimentation across domains like
NLP, CV, RLHF, and fine-tuning Lead a
high-performance team
of ML researchers and engineers Deep expertise in large language models, foundation models, and reinforcement learning Proven track record in
pre/post-training, RLHF , and scaling model deployment Research and/or applied work experience at
top-tier AI companies, labs, or unicorns Academic pedigree:
IIT/NIT
or
PhD/MS from global elite universities
like Stanford, Berkeley, CMU, etc. Balanced mindset:
scientific rigor + delivery focus Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage technical and non-technical stakeholders Report directly to the Founder and shape the
core ML strategy Be part of a company on the
brink of a major funding milestone Exposure to
clients, investors, and global R&D partnerships Seniority level
Seniority level Director Employment type
Employment type Full-time Job function
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Head of Machine Learning – Foundation Models & LLMs Series A underway | Building the future of applied AI research We’re hiring a
Head of Machine Learning
to lead a cutting-edge ML research & delivery function at a high-growth AI startup. Reporting directly to the
Founder , this is a rare opportunity to own the research agenda, build a world-class team, and work with global enterprise clients— all while shaping the future of LLMs and foundation models. This role sits at the intersection of
deep AI research
and
real-world impact . You’ll define the strategy, ship research to production, and represent the company in front of investors and clients. About the Company Our mission is to help AI teams worldwide model with
pristine data—at scale and with speed. Your models are only as good as the data, and the data is only as good as the humans behind it. We push the boundaries of advanced models in
reasoning, agentic capabilities, STEM, coding, multimodality , and many other use cases for leading companies, including Google and Snowflake. Our proprietary
Human + AI vetting process, combined with our comprehensive Delivery + Quality playbook , enables us to deploy top experts from our talent pool of over 500,000 specialists across more than 25 domains, ensuring pristine quality in our deliverables. What You’ll Do Define and lead the
ML and research roadmap
for foundation models, LLMs, and reinforcement learning pipelines Spearhead applied research and experimentation across domains like
NLP, CV, RLHF, and fine-tuning Lead a
high-performance team
of ML researchers and engineers Deep expertise in large language models, foundation models, and reinforcement learning Proven track record in
pre/post-training, RLHF , and scaling model deployment Research and/or applied work experience at
top-tier AI companies, labs, or unicorns Academic pedigree:
IIT/NIT
or
PhD/MS from global elite universities
like Stanford, Berkeley, CMU, etc. Balanced mindset:
scientific rigor + delivery focus Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage technical and non-technical stakeholders Report directly to the Founder and shape the
core ML strategy Be part of a company on the
brink of a major funding milestone Exposure to
clients, investors, and global R&D partnerships Seniority level
Seniority level Director Employment type
Employment type Full-time Job function
Job function Engineering and Information Technology Industries Software Development Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Employ by 2x Get notified about new Head of Machine Learning jobs in
San Francisco Bay Area . Founding Head of ML (Prompting / Agentic Systems / RAG Orchestration)
San Francisco, CA $240,000.00-$350,000.00 2 days ago Mountain View, CA $414,000.00-$506,000.00 1 week ago Head of Computer Vision and Machine Learning
Redwood City, CA $160,000.00-$220,000.00 1 year ago Head of ML/AI Exploration, Architecture, & Engineering
Mountain View, CA $248,000.00-$345,000.00 1 week ago Menlo Park, CA $296,000.00-$356,000.00 16 hours ago San Jose, CA $232,000.00-$398,750.00 2 months ago Director of Software and Machine Learning
Oakland, CA $200,000.00-$250,000.00 1 week ago San Francisco, CA $225,000.00-$250,000.00 2 weeks ago San Francisco, CA $280,000.00-$400,000.00 6 days ago San Jose, CA $165,300.00-$327,600.00 4 days ago San Francisco, CA $226,085.00-$283,250.00 2 weeks ago Mountain View, CA $280,000.00-$300,000.00 4 days ago San Francisco, CA $265,000.00-$350,000.00 5 months ago San Francisco Bay Area $180,000.00-$220,000.00 1 month ago San Francisco, CA $200,000.00-$300,000.00 2 weeks ago United States $200,000.00-$250,000.00 3 weeks ago Oakland, CA $193,000.00-$329,000.00 1 week ago Director, ADAS Perception Software Engineering and Machine Learning
San Francisco, CA $300,000.00-$380,000.00 3 days ago San Francisco, CA $210,000.00-$245,000.00 1 day ago Director, Machine Learning, Discovery Chemistry
San Francisco, CA $253,000.00-$314,000.00 2 days ago San Francisco, CA $244,000.00-$280,000.00 2 weeks ago Director, Machine Learning Engineering - Video AI
San Francisco, CA $234,500.00-$435,500.00 3 days ago Director of Product Management, Infrastructure AI / ML
San Jose, CA $250,800.00-$339,300.00 2 days ago San Francisco Bay Area $240,000.00-$280,000.00 1 month ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
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