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// POSTED: Apr 15, 2026

VP Engineering and R&D – AI

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Job Description: • Execute core research in AI knowledge management that leads to patentable technologies • Take an idea from research to a commercially successful cloud-based enterprise software product • Build a solution that will have a meaningful impact on one-third of the US economy • Serve as a thought leader and technology strategy driver along with CEO and Co-Founders • Build, build, build - especially in the early days, you will be rolling up your sleeves and writing code • Help form a top-performing team of talented and responsible software engineers, data scientists, and product designers • Lead product engineering including research and development of unique proprietary and patentable intellectual property • Stay current on technology advances in the field of AI Requirements: • Master or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, Statistics, Operation Research or other equivalent quantitative fields • Experience in AI with a demonstrated understanding of expert systems, knowledge management, and digital assistants • Experience managing a team of data scientists and AI researchers and engineers using Agile methodologies and tools • Previous startup experience with a proven track record of leading teams that drive innovation and deliver products in a fast-paced, high-energy environment • Excited to work with new technologies and approaches • Experience working within an SBIR NSF (Small Business Innovation Research - National Science Foundation) Program grant award model Benefits: • 100% remote work • Mentorship by industry thought leaders • 1-1-1 philanthropic model for community engagement • Equity opportunity within the startup
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