What are the responsibilities and job description for the Head of AI position at Petlibro?
Overview
Petlibro is a design-thinking company aiming to use the latest AI technology to create next-gen pet tech products & services that nurture the intertwined lives of pets & their people. Pet tech is the fastest growing category in the pet space. 77% of US households own pets, with 65M dog owners & 45M cat owners. There isn’t a company using AI to advance pet health for pet parents. Therefore, pet tech space is ripe for disruption and tech advancement. Through data, scientific insights, and the latest AI technology, Petlibro launched with a philosophy & belief that amazing design, in form & in function, can truly make a meaningful difference in our pets lives. We design & innovate the latest pet technology products, in both hardware & software, that take into account your pet’s full range of needs, from food all the way to preventative health care. With Petlibro’ AI products & services, both pets and their owners will be able to enjoy a deeper level of communication and understanding.
About Petlibro
Known as “Apple of pet tech” by media & our users, Petlibro has already grown into one of the best-selling & fastest-growing pet tech brands globally. From smart camera feeders with app insights, to smart water fountains that detect & analyze hydration levels, to pet-health focused, AI based smart apps, our products are engineered to magnify the bond between your pet and you. We will be launching cutting edge AI pet tech for modern pet care FTW, come join the team and be the leader with us in the AI pet tech space!
Job Summary
We are continuing to innovate in the pet technology space for pet owners & pet brands. Pet software & platform service industry is about 20~30 years behind the human's software industry and this yells out "opportunity to disrupt the market".
The majority of Petlibro products being sold are smart IoT devices, and we are projected to have over 600k MAU on our app by the end of 2024. As we develop new software and services to magnify the bond of pet ownership, we’re looking for an experienced AI lead/manager to help us create new ways to watch & care for pets. In this role, you will be responsible for leading the AI team and develop, improve, and deploy our AI technologies on cloud and/or the smart devices.
Responsibilities
- Build, manage and mentor a strong AI R&D team.
- Be both highly technical and an effective team leader.
- Lead the design, development, and optimization of cutting-edge AI algorithms, models, and systems to address our business challenges and opportunities.
- Collaborate with other teams and deploy the AI model/systems on cloud and/or on devices.
- Monitor performance, analyze results, and iterate on models.
Qualifications
- PhD or master’s degree specialized in Deep Learning, GenAI or equivalent experience.
- 5 years of professional AI R&D experience. Strong knowledge of deep learning and generative models.
- A track record of leading and shipping research projects in production.
- Prior experience in managing and leading AI teams.
- Proficiency in a major programming language like Python, C .
- Knowledge with AWS, Google Cloud platforms.
- Knowledge about deploying systems/models into a production Cloud Native Environment.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellence in communication (both written and spoken) with peers and non-technical people alike.
Benefits
Silicon Valley Level Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, 401K, AND an amazing office with modern decor & amenities inside the Santa Clara Square (close to Whole Foods, variety of restaurants & cafes, onsite gym, trails & parks nearby)