VP of Research - AI, NLP & Writing Technologies - Remote

Overview

As the VP of Research, you will lead teams of AI Researchers, Engineers, and Linguists to develop advanced natural language technologies for multilingual writing and communication products. Your scope will span both the applied AI/ML teams building state-of-the-art NLP solutions and the linguistics experts who ensure our tools are grounded in deep language insight.

In Short

• Lead a cross-functional research organization that includes both AI and linguistics teams.
• Promote interdisciplinary excellence by integrating linguistic expertise into AI model development.
• Devise and deliver novel solutions that improve users’ lives and drive business forward.
• Invent novel methods that produce transformative outcomes.
• Create and maintain a culture of uncompromising pursuit of quality in AI solutions.
• Identify gaps in team knowledge/practices and provide new processes and ideas.
• Collaborate with leadership to form and flesh out the roadmap.
• Shape multilingual language products through impactful decision making.
• Mentor team members to increase management skills and technical domain expertise.

Requirements

• PhD in computer science, natural language processing, computational linguistics, or related field.
• Record of publications at top venues in AI and NLP.
• 8+ years of experience as a people manager in NLP technology development.
• Extensive experience leading design and implementation of natural language applications.
• Passion for and deep understanding of writing, reading, and research.
• Strong command of the English language.
• Preferred: expertise in languages such as German, French, Dutch, Spanish, Portuguese.

Benefits

• Competitive salary, annual bonus, and stock options.
• Medical coverage, including full dental and vision.
• Retirement savings plans.
• Life and disability benefits.
• Vacation & leaves of absence.
• Annual family planning stipend.
• Social responsibility program.
• Developmental opportunities through education and workshops.
• Maternity & parental leave.
• Hybrid & remote model with flexible working hours.
• On-site & remote company events throughout the year.
• Annual wellness stipend.
• Monthly tech stipend.
• Employee referral program.
• Premium access to QuillBot.