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Director of Research - Remote

Posted 16 hours ago
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Full Time
Germany

Overview

The Director of Research will define the research agenda, build a high-calibre team, and turn novel methods into validated assets for product and innovation teams. This role involves both strategic leadership and hands-on technical contributions.

In Short

  • Define and own the company research strategy.
  • Build and lead a world-class research team.
  • Lead first-principles research in various AI domains.
  • Establish research operating discipline and standards.
  • Drive transfer into delivery teams with adoption-ready packages.
  • Represent the company across various external stakeholders.
  • Coach senior researchers and enhance technical writing standards.
  • Shape IP and dissemination strategy for research outputs.
  • Partner closely with various internal teams.
  • Maintain a player-coach mentality.

Requirements

  • 8+ years in applied AI/ML research or equivalent roles.
  • 3+ years leading research programmes or teams.
  • Deep expertise in machine learning and statistical foundations.
  • Expert in Python; strong command of PyTorch and CUDA.
  • Experience with distributed training/research infrastructure.
  • Strong grounding in evaluation design and reproducible experimentation.
  • Experience across multiple AI domains.
  • Track record of impactful original research.
  • Proven experience in R&D proposals and grants.
  • Strong technical writing skills.
  • Eligible to work in Germany and fluent in German (C1+).

Benefits

  • Opportunity to build a sovereign European intelligence platform.
  • Unique mix of research and public-interest impact.
  • Opportunity to shape technical differentiation and funding strategy.
  • Remote-first work setup with occasional team events in Berlin.
  • Home office budget and great equipment.
  • 30 days vacation.

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Orcrist Technologies

Orcrist Technologies is at the forefront of developing a next-generation data intelligence platform that leverages cutting-edge technologies to empower clients in making decisive actions within complex environments. The company is dedicated to enhancing competitiveness, safety, and resilience through innovative intelligence fusion capabilities that connect diverse data sources. With a mission to transform how organizations utilize data, Orcrist is committed to delivering solutions that support critical decision-making across both private and public sectors.

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