[Urgent Search] Head of Artificial Intelligence

Humanoid
London
1 year ago
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At Humanoid we strive to create the worlds leading,commercially scalable, safe, and advanced humanoid robots thatseamlessly integrate into daily life and amplify human capacity. Ina world where artificial intelligence opens up new horizons, ourfaith in its potential unveils a new outlook where, together,humans and machines build a new future filled with knowledge,inspiration, and incredible discoveries. The development of afunctional humanoid robot underpins an era of abundance andwell-being where poverty will disappear, and people will be able tochoose what they want to do. We believe that providing a universalbasic income will eventually be a true evolution of ourcivilization. As the demands on our built environment rise, labourshortages loom. With the world’s workforce increasingly moving awayfrom undesirable tasks, the manufacturing, construction, andlogistics industries critical to our daily lives are left exposed.By deploying our general-purpose humanoid robots in environmentsdeemed hazardous or monotonous, we envision a future where humanwell-being is safeguarded while closing the gaps in critical globallabour needs. As the Head of Artificial Intelligence , youllspearhead the development and implementation of AI/ML strategiesfor our robot humanoid project, ensuring alignment with companygoals. Youll oversee the design and deployment of AI/ML algorithmsfor perception, decision-making, control, and autonomous driving,leveraging expertise in embodied AI, NLP, semantic SLAM, CNN/DNN,emotion/object recognition, and understanding of world modelarchitectures. Your role involves defining research roadmaps,establishing data pipelines, and integrating AI/ML capabilitiesinto our platform. Youll lead recruitment, foster collaborations,and ensure compliance with ethical standards. Your strategicleadership will drive innovation, cross-functional collaboration,and representation in industry forums Responsibilities: Lead thedesign and development of AI/ML algorithms and models, focusing onenhancing various functionalities such as perception,decision-making, control, and autonomous driving within the robothumanoid project. Craft and execute a comprehensive roadmap forAI/ML research, development, and deployment, keeping abreast oftechnological advancements and industry trends to stay ahead of thecurve. Establish robust data pipelines and infrastructure tosupport AI/ML workflows, encompassing everything from datacollection and preprocessing to training and inference. Drive theseamless integration of AI/ML capabilities into our robot humanoidplatform, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams toensure cohesion and efficiency. Monitor and evaluate theperformance of AI/ML systems in real-world scenarios, continuallyiterating and optimizing to achieve optimal outcomes. Cultivate aculture of innovation and continuous learning within the AI/MLteam, staying updated with the latest advancements in technologyand methodologies. Strategic Leadership: Provide strategicdirection for the AI/ML team, fostering a collaborative andinnovative work environment conducive to achieving our objectives.Define and communicate a clear vision, goals, and priorities forAI/ML initiatives, ensuring alignment with the broader companystrategy. Lead the recruitment, hiring, and development of topAI/ML talent, nurturing a high-performing team capable ofdelivering exceptional results. Foster partnerships with externalresearch institutions, academia, and industry collaborators toleverage expertise and resources beneficial to our projects. Drivecross-functional collaboration with engineering, product, andbusiness teams to ensure that AI/ML initiatives meet both productrequirements and market demands. Represent the company in AI/MLconferences, events, and industry forums, showcasing ourtechnological advancements and thought leadership. Ensurecompliance with ethical and regulatory standards in AI/MLdevelopment and deployment, prioritizing transparency, fairness,and accountability. Interact with academic institutions and conductexternal research to stay at the forefront of AI/ML advancementsand explore new opportunities. Expertise: Deep understanding ofAI/ML technologies, algorithms, and methodologies, demonstratedthrough a track record of leading successful projects. Extensiveexperience in developing and deploying AI/ML solutions inreal-world applications, preferably within robotics, automation, orautonomous driving. Strong background in computer science,mathematics, or related fields, with expertise in machine learning,deep learning, computer vision, natural language processing, andunderstanding of world model architectures. Proven leadershipskills, with the ability to inspire and motivate teams to achieveambitious goals and deliver high-quality results. Excellentcommunication and stakeholder management abilities, capable ofeffectively conveying complex technical concepts to non-technicalaudiences. Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills, enablingyou to anticipate challenges, identify opportunities, and makedata-driven decisions. Commitment to continuous learning andprofessional development, staying updated on emerging technologiesand best practices in AI/ML. Ability to collaborate with academicinstitutions and conduct external research to drive innovation andexplore new frontiers in AI/ML. Benefits: High competitive salarystock options. 28 calendar days of vacation per year. Flexibleworking hours. Opportunity to work on the latest technologies inAI, Robotics, Blockchain and others. Startup model, offering adynamic and innovative work environment.

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