Head of Artificial Intelligence

Head of Artificial Intelligence
Fully remote (Berlin)
10+ years of industry experience in software development

Digital Waffle is proud to be working with an exciting AI company in Berlin, looking for their next Head of Artificial Intelligence, who will build and lead a talented team in developing visionary AI-driven products for consumers and businesses.

You'll play an active role in defining and executing their AI strategy, and be instrumental in building innovative products and bringing them to market.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute AI strategy in collaboration with leadership
• Build and lead an AI team, leveraging data-driven insights
• Design AI architectures, conduct experiments, and ensure product feasibility
• Communicate complex AI concepts effectively to various stakeholders
• Develop AI solutions for web2 and web3 challenges using large datasets
• Oversee AI project lifecycle from inception to business impact
• Continuously improve AI models and algorithms

Requirements

• Advanced degree in AI, ML, or related field
• 10+ years of software development and leadership experience
• Proven track record in AI-driven product development (e.g., recommender systems, search, AdTech)
• Strong team management and mentorship skills
• Expertise in LLMs, deep learning (PyTorch), and MLOps
• Cloud architecture proficiency (AWS, GCP, or Azure) with a security focus
• Knowledge of latest AI research and agile methodologies
• Excellent communication skills

Bonus Experience

• MLOps, CI/CD, and monitoring tool experience
• AI team/department founding experience
• Compliance or legal team collaboration experience