Head Of Ai R&D

Summary

Join Janea Systems as the Head of AI Innovation, leading the charge in integrating AI technologies to boost internal productivity and enhance software engineering services. This remote, full-time position, based in Europe, requires a Master's or PhD in a relevant field and at least 10 years of AI/ML experience, including 5+ years in leadership. You will identify, evaluate, and implement AI tools, drive internal adoption through training and cultural change, and measure the impact of AI initiatives. Janea offers competitive compensation with benefits, flexible working hours, and opportunities for professional growth. The role focuses on maximizing efficiency and innovation within a global engineering organization.

Requirements

• Master’s or PhD in Computer Science, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, or a related field
• At least 10 years of experience in AI/ML, including 5+ years in a leadership role
• Proven experience integrating AI tools into software development, operations, or business processes
• Strong understanding of AI-driven automation, change management, and organizational transformation
• Hands-on expertise with AI tools, machine learning frameworks, and workflow automation
• Ability to drive internal AI adoption through training, evangelism, and cultural change
• Strong analytical mindset, with experience defining KPIs and impact measurement for AI initiatives

Responsibilities

• Lead AI Innovation & Strategy
• Identify and prioritise AI opportunities across Janea Systems
• Evaluate and integrate emerging AI tools into internal workflows and SDLC processes
• Drive the adoption of AI-powered automation, improving developer productivity and service delivery
• Enable Organizational AI Adoption
• Develop and deliver internal AI training programs
• Foster AI literacy and evangelize AI benefits across the company
• Design and implement organizational change initiatives to drive AI adoption
• Measure Impact & Continuous Improvement
• Define KPIs to track the effectiveness of AI initiatives
• Establish feedback loops to refine AI strategies and implementations
• Maintain an AI knowledge repository and promote cross-team knowledge sharing

Benefits

• Competitive compensation with benefits, paid vacation, and sick leave
• Ultra-flexible working conditions – we provide a generous office equipment allowance so you can work from home, we can also provide you with a desk at an office/coworking facility near you, or use both. No business travel necessary
• Flexible working hours – as a remote-first company, our focus has always been on getting the job done well, not when or where it gets done
• The opportunity to work with a globally diverse team of top engineering talent on the industry’s toughest engineering challenges
• Opportunities for professional growth, leadership, and innovation in AI