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

Are you ready to redefine the boundaries of AI exploration and make your mark as a definitive expert in the field? Join us as the Executive Director of AI Research, where you'll dive deep into the cutting edge of AI, shaping its future and your career.

What you will be doing

Writing code to explore, test, and benchmark AI tools and their capabilities.
Developing prototypes to uncover technical limitations and possibilities.
Creating automated frameworks for systematic AI tool evaluation.
Building proof-of-concept integrations to validate vendor claims.
Producing daily technical research documents and sharing insights publicly.
Crafting daily blog posts and social media updates to build a technical audience.
Developing well-supported, bold viewpoints on AI implementation.
Building a following of 50K+ technical professionals who rely on your insights.

What you will NOT be doing

Managing teams or overseeing roadmaps.
Drafting high-level strategy documents.
Developing production-level systems.
Enduring endless meetings.
Writing reports that are never actioned.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver authoritative technical research and implementation strategies that empower our portfolio companies to leverage AI capabilities, ensuring they remain at the forefront of AI innovation and adoption.

Candidate Requirements

In-depth understanding of LLM architectures, capabilities, and limitations.
Proven hands-on experience with prompt engineering and model evaluation.
Strong coding skills across multiple programming languages.
Experience in building automated testing and benchmarking frameworks.
Ability to rapidly prototype and test emerging technologies.
Demonstrated track record in clear technical writing and public engagement.
Strong analytical skills to identify patterns and derive actionable insights.
Confidence in forming and defending bold technical positions.
Passion for creating daily content and sharing it with the public.

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