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Head of AI Research and Development (Cyber, SaaS)

  • Part Time, onsite
  • NetraScale
  • San Francisco Bay Area, United States of America
Salary undisclosed

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Shape the Future of Cybersecurity & Compliance with AI

Join NetraScale, a pioneering startup helping to revolutionize the cybersecurity and regulatory compliance landscape with our innovative AI-powered solutions. We're seeking a seasoned Head of AI Research and Development to lead our charge in developing advanced, data-driven technologies that empower organizations to navigate the complexities of digital transformation with confidence, while helping to strengthen operational resilience.

If you are intellectually curious, enjoy building transformative solutions, and can spare a few hours each week, this role could be for you. You'll help design and implement cutting-edge AI/ML models, efficiently manipulate diverse datasets, and make intuitive architectural, data engineering and commercial decisions.

Your Mission:

  • Drive AI Innovation: Design and implement advanced AI/ML models to create transformative cybersecurity and compliance solutions, working alongside our cyber risk and compliance domain experts.
  • Master Data Engineering: Efficiently manipulate diverse datasets, ensuring data quality, security, and privacy.
  • Architect for Success: Make strategic architectural decisions that optimize performance, scalability, and maintainability.
  • Strategy: Develop and execute a comprehensive AI strategy aligned with NetraScale's overall business goals, identifying opportunities for AI to drive growth, innovation and continuous learning.

Qualifications:

  • AI Expertise: A deep understanding of AI/ML fundamentals, with a strong foundation in deep learning, LLM, reinforcement learning, federated learning, ML and NLP.
  • Technical Prowess: Proficiency in Python, AWS/GCP/Azure, PyTorch, TensorFlow, relevant libraries/frameworks for federated learning (e.g., TensorFlow Federated, PySyft), JavaScript frameworks, APIs,, DevOps.
  • Security Savvy: Expertise in securing data and models throughout the federated learning process, including differential privacy techniques, and familiarity with decentralized ledger technology.
  • Data Mastery: Strong data analysis and formatting skills, with the ability to ethically generate synthetic test data.
  • Compliance Focus: A keen eye for identifying and mitigating bias in AI/ML models.

Beyond the Technical:

  • Business Acumen: A commercial mindset with a proven track record of delivering AI solutions at scale.
  • Industry Experience: Expertise in at least one highly regulated sector.
  • Leadership and Planning: Strong leadership skills with a strategic approach to product management.
  • Communication Excellence: The ability to articulate complex technical concepts to diverse stakeholders.
  • Collaboration: A team player who thrives in environments with cross-functional engineers and academic researchers.
  • Thought Leadership: Represent NetraScale in the AI community, sharing our frameworks and models through open contributions, speaking engagements, and publications.
  • Partnerships: Spearhead collaborations with our valued partners and beta testing community to ensure our AI models are effectively integrated into market-driven cybersecurity solutions.

Compensation and Perks:

  • Competitive Equity Package: We offer a significant equity stake in a fast-growing, early-stage startup. This provides you with the opportunity to share in the company's success.
  • Generous Benefits: While the role is currently equity-only, we are committed to offering a competitive benefits package as the company scales.
  • Flexible Work Arrangement: Enjoy the freedom of a fully remote, part-time role (8 hours per week). This allows you to maintain a healthy work-life balance and work from anywhere that suits you.
  • Career Growth Opportunities: As a key member of our leadership team, you'll have the opportunity to significantly contribute to the company's growth and development. This can lead to exciting career advancement opportunities and the chance to elevate your professional brand.

Join NetraScale and be part of a groundbreaking team shaping the future of cyber resilience and compliance. Apply now!