Published: Mon, 02 Jun 2025 06:50:59 GMT

Position: Head of Applied AI

Company Overview:

At Snorkel AI, we are dedicated to democratizing AI by creating the definitive AI data development platform. Since our inception in 2016 as a research project in the Stanford AI Lab, we have witnessed incredible changes in the AI landscape. Our goal remains constant: to empower organizations of all sizes to build custom AI solutions with their data quickly and efficiently. We partner with some of the world’s largest companies, including scientists, engineers, financial experts, product creators, and journalists, to deliver high-performance, production-ready AI systems. Are you ready to join us in redefining how AI is built? Apply now to become the newest member of our team!

Position Overview:

As the Head of Applied AI, you will lead the design, development, and deployment of advanced AI solutions for our enterprise customers. You will be responsible for managing and mentoring a team of Applied AI Engineers, guiding them in translating complex business needs into actionable data and AI systems. This role requires a strong blend of technical expertise in machine learning and data science, hands-on leadership in building and deploying production-ready AI applications, and exceptional communication skills to effectively engage with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. You will be responsible for scoping project requirements, creating detailed work plans, setting clear milestones, and ensuring timely, high-quality delivery. In addition to overseeing project execution, you will also contribute directly to technical development, collaborating closely with Product, Sales, Engineering, and Research teams while representing the company as a technical leader in customer engagements and the broader AI community. Your strategic vision and leadership will be essential in fostering innovation, driving growth, and ensuring our applied AI practice remains at the forefront of the industry.

Main Responsibilities:

– Oversee the entire lifecycle of AI/ML solution development, from ideation to successful deployment, integration, and customization for diverse customer needs.
– Define and execute the technical and product vision for applied AI solutions, ensuring alignment with the company’s overall business strategy.
– Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of Applied AI Engineers, fostering technical excellence and professional growth.
– Develop and implement state-of-the-art AI techniques, such as retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), fine-tuning, prompt engineering, AI agents, ML model training, and optimizing model performance for real-world deployment, to maximize business impact.
– Collaborate cross-functionally with product, research, and field teams to prioritize the roadmap, integrate new developments, and ensure seamless delivery of AI capabilities.
– Build and nurture strong relationships with key stakeholders, understanding their business requirements and aligning AI solutions to deliver measurable value.
– Identify and drive opportunities to differentiate the company’s AI offerings, contributing insights and feedback to influence product and research directions.
– Represent the company at industry events, conferences, and webinars, sharing expertise and promoting innovative AI solutions.
– Maintain the organization’s position as an industry leader by staying abreast of the latest AI/ML trends and incorporating cutting-edge advancements into products and services.
– Occasionally travel to customer sites for workshops, implementation support, and relationship building, ensuring customer success and satisfaction.

Preferred Qualifications:

– Advanced degree (Master’s or Ph.D.) in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related quantitative field, or equivalent experience.
– 5+ years of hands-on experience in Applied AI and ML roles, leading successful customer-facing projects.
– Strong proficiency in Python for data preparation, analysis, feature engineering, and visualization; experience with NLP is preferred.

Compensation and Location:

– Compensation range for Tier 1 locations of San Francisco, Seattle, Los Angeles & New York is $220K – $300K OTE.
– All offers also include equity in the form of employee stock options.
– Our compensation ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
– Locations: New York; San Francisco Bay Area; Remote – US

Salary Range: $220,000 – $300,000 USD

Be Your Best at Snorkel:

At Snorkel AI, we believe that underrepresented communities need to play a part in shaping the future of AI and software engineering. As such, we are committed to building a diverse team that welcomes and provides opportunities for all. We work at the forefront of AI and software engineering and value end-to-end ownership, diverse forms of impact, and opportunities for personal growth.

Our employees are supported by an amazing team and a comprehensive benefits package. We offer medical, dental, and vision plans for employees and their families, a yearly wellness stipend, a 401k program, and up to 20 weeks of paid parental leave. Learn more about these benefits and more, including our workstation setup allowance, on our Careers page.

Snorkel AI is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We embrace diversity and provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. Snorkel AI prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, performance, merit, and business need.

We provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodations.
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