We are an early-stage startup backed by Seed capital, driven by a bold vision to capture a $2B+ market opportunity in the consumer internet space. As we build our founding leadership team, we are on the lookout for an exceptional Head of Machine Learning / Computer Vision to lead our technology and innovation roadmap, turning cutting-edge AI research into game-changing consumer products.
Role Overview :
As the Head of Machine Learning / Computer Vision, you will spearhead the development and deployment of AI-driven features that form the core of our product offerings. You will be a key member of the founding leadership team, responsible for setting the technical vision, driving innovation, and building a world-class engineering team. Your expertise will directly influence product differentiation and market success in a highly competitive space.
What Were Looking For :
- Experience : 10+ years in applied Machine Learning, Deep Learning, and Computer Vision.
- Technical Expertise : Hands-on experience in recommendation systems, natural language processing (NLP), vision-based AI, personalization engines, or large-scale data platforms.
- Domain Knowledge : Prior work in consumer internet, social media, or large-scale platform environments.
- Mindset : Entrepreneurial, with a strong ability to balance cutting-edge research and practical, scalable implementation.
- Leadership : Proven track record of building and mentoring high-performing AI / ML teams.
Key Responsibilities :
Technology Leadership : Define and lead the AI / ML and computer vision technology strategy aligned with company goals.Product Innovation : Architect, develop, and scale AI-driven product features from inception to production at scale.Team Building : Recruit, mentor, and grow a world-class engineering team passionate about AI and innovation.Collaboration : Work closely with the founding team across product, engineering, and business functions to shape product direction and create differentiated value propositions.Research to Impact : Drive AI innovation that translates into tangible customer benefits, ensuring rapid iteration and deployment in a startup environment.System Design : Oversee the design of scalable, robust AI / ML infrastructure and pipelines for continuous model development and deployment.Performance Monitoring : Establish best practices for model monitoring, evaluation, and performance tuning to maintain high standards of accuracy and efficiency.Whats In It For You :
Leadership Opportunity : Be a key founding leader in a high-potential startup with direct influence on product and business strategy.Equity & Ownership : Competitive equity package offering meaningful ownership and upside as the company grows.Innovation Freedom : Autonomy to define and lead the companys AI-first approach and technology vision.Impact : Opportunity to build industry-leading AI products impacting millions of users in a rapidly growing market.Culture : Join a passionate, fast-moving, and collaborative team driven by ambitious goals and innovation.(ref : hirist.tech)