Executive Director of AI Research, Trilogy (Remote) - $200,000/year USD

at  Crossover

Imagine being at the forefront of AI innovation, where your groundbreaking discoveries shape the future of technology. As our Executive Director of AI Research, you won’t just be another cog in the machine – you’ll be the driving force behind AI advancements that impact over 150 enterprise software companies.
Are you ready to break free from the shackles of corporate bureaucracy and dive headfirst into the exciting world of AI exploration? This role is your ticket to becoming a recognized authority in the field, all while doing what you love: coding, experimenting, and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible.
Picture yourself as a one-person powerhouse, achieving more than entire teams could dream of. Your days will be filled with hands-on coding, rigorous testing, and sharing your insights with a growing audience of tech enthusiasts. No more simplifying your findings or watching your hard work gather dust – your discoveries will directly influence how companies implement AI systems.
If you’re passionate about uncovering AI’s true potential, debunking myths, and becoming a thought leader in the industry, this is your moment. Within a year, your name could be synonymous with cutting-edge AI expertise. Are you ready to redefine the future of artificial intelligence?

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

The ideal candidate for this AI odyssey will possess:

• A Jedi-like mastery of LLM architectures, their superpowers, and their kryptonite
• Battle-tested experience in the art of prompt engineering and model evaluation
• Coding skills so versatile, you make polyglots jealous
• A knack for crafting automated testing frameworks that would make Tony Stark proud
• The ability to prototype and test new tech faster than you can say ‘AI revolution’
• A track record of technical writing so clear, it makes crystal look murky
• Analytical skills sharp enough to spot patterns in the Matrix
• The courage to form and defend bold technical stances, even in the face of skeptics
• An insatiable appetite for daily content creation and public sharing

THIS POSITION IS ALSO KNOWN AS:

• VP of AI Research and Development
• VP of Artificial Intelligence
• VP of AI Research
• VP of Artificial Intelligence Innovation

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

Embark on an exhilarating journey of AI exploration:

• Craft ingenious code to put AI tools through their paces
• Develop mind-bending prototypes that push technical boundaries
• Engineer automated testing frameworks that leave no stone unturned
• Construct proof-of-concept integrations that separate AI fact from fiction
• Produce daily technical deep-dives that unravel AI mysteries
• Captivate audiences with daily blog posts and tweets showcasing your findings
• Challenge the status quo with well-researched, provocative AI insights
• Cultivate a devoted following of 50,000+ tech aficionados who hang on your every word

WHAT YOU WILL NOT BE DOING

Say goodbye to the mundane aspects of corporate life:

• No more herding cats (aka managing teams) or navigating endless roadmaps
• Forget about crafting high-level strategy documents that no one reads
• Leave the production system headaches to others
• Wave farewell to soul-crushing meeting marathons
• Bid adieu to writing reports that vanish into the corporate void

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to become the oracle of AI implementation. You’ll produce cutting-edge technical research and guidance that empowers our portfolio companies to harness AI’s full potential. Your insights will be the secret weapon that keeps these companies ahead of the curve in the AI arms race.