Principal AI Engineer

Summary

Join Simpplr as a Principal Data Scientist to lead cutting-edge AI initiatives and deliver a world-class AI-driven enterprise search solution. You will provide strategic direction, foster innovation, and ensure the successful execution of the product roadmap. This role requires deep understanding of AI/ML technologies and a proven track record of leading successful AI products. You will champion AI ethics and collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have a founder mentality, driving product-market fit and revenue implications. Simpplr offers a Hub-Hybrid-Remote work model, providing flexibility based on the role.

Requirements

• 7+ years of professional experience
• Proven track record of successfully leading and managing AI and search-related product development
• Demonstrated hands-on expertise and deep expertise in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, NLP, Information Retrieval, computer vision, reinforcement learning and enterprise search technologies
• Strong understanding of enterprise search technologies and architectures
• Proven track record in building, scaling, and managing AI-powered products
• Excellent leadership, communication, interpersonal, problem-solving, and analytical skills
• Proven ability to articulate a clear vision and align teams behind that vision
• Strong experience in strategic planning and execution within agile environments
• Demonstrated resilience, adaptability, and ability to thrive in fast-paced, evolving environments
• Ability to professionally and effectively push back against stakeholder demands
• Founder mentality with the ability to create, articulate, and execute a compelling vision and strategy
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, AI, Data Science, or related fields

Responsibilities

• Foster a collaborative, innovative environment and ensure the team stays insulated from external distractions
• Drive the end-to-end product lifecycle from ideation and design to implementation and deployment, ensuring delivery excellence with a focus on quality, speed, and innovation
• Provide deep technical guidance in AI, machine learning, NLP, and search technologies, staying current with cutting-edge advancements
• Champion AI ethics and responsible development: Ensure that AI projects are developed and deployed ethically and responsibly, considering potential biases and societal impacts
• Effectively communicate and collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders, confidently advocating for the team’s priorities and managing external expectations
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams: Work closely with product, engineering, marketing, and other teams to integrate AI solutions into existing workflows and develop new AI-powered products and features
• Actively consider product-market fit, customer value, and revenue implications, adopting a founder-like approach to growing and refining the product feature
• Independently make key decisions and take ownership of the product’s success, proactively addressing challenges and opportunities
• Insulate the team from external noise, ensuring they maintain clear focus and direction

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree (Master's or PhD) preferred
• Publications in top AI conferences or journals
• Experience with cloud-based AI platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Benefits

• Simpplr’s Hub-Hybrid-Remote Model: At Simpplr we believe that when work is good, life is better and that belief guides all we do. Including how we approach our flexible work model. Simpplr operates with a Hub-Hybrid-Remote model. This model is role-based with exceptions and provides employees with the flexibility that many have told us they want
• Hub - 100% work from Simpplr office. Role requires Simpplifier to be in the office full-time
• Hybrid - Hybrid work from home and office. Role dictates the ability to work from home, plus benefit from in-person collaboration on a regular basis
• Remote - 100% remote. Role can be done anywhere within your country of hire, as long as the requirements of the role are met