Head of Applied AI

Summary

Join Snorkel AI as the Head of Applied AI, leading the design, development, and deployment of advanced AI solutions for enterprise customers. Manage and mentor a high-performing team of Applied AI Engineers, translating complex business needs into actionable data and AI systems. This role requires strong technical expertise in machine learning and data science, hands-on leadership in building production-ready AI applications, and exceptional communication skills. You will oversee project execution, contribute to technical development, collaborate with various teams, and represent the company as a technical leader. Your strategic vision will foster innovation and drive growth within the applied AI practice. The position involves overseeing the entire AI/ML solution development lifecycle and building strong relationships with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the full 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

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans for Snorkelers and their families
• Yearly wellness stipend
• 401k program
• Parental leave program lets new parents take up to 20 weeks of paid time off
• Workstation setup allowance