AI Operations Lead

Salary : Up to $235,000 + early stage equity options + Healthcare We're partnering with an ambitious technology company developing some of the world's most advanced scientific and computing platforms. They're looking for an AI Operations Lead/ Head of AI Operations to define how artificial intelligence is embedded into the operation of highly sophisticated hardware systems. This isn't about adding AI features—it's about building the long-term strategy for how AI improves calibration, diagnostics, prediction and operational decision-making across complex engineering environments. If you're excited by solving real-world problems where AI meets advanced hardware, controls engineering and scientific software, this is an opportunity to make a lasting impact from day one. You will have ideally come froma technical leadershiprole delivering AI/ML solutions within complex engineering, scientific, robotics, controls, manufacturing, or hardware environments. Why Join? Build the AI Operations function from the ground up. Work at the forefront of AI, advanced hardware and scientific computing. Influence technical strategy across multiple engineering disciplines. Join an early-stage, well-funded business offering meaningful equity. Solve problems that genuinely push the boundaries of modern engineering. The Opportunity You'll own the roadmap for AI-assisted operations, identifying where machine learning can deliver measurable improvements while ensuring deterministic control systems remain responsible for safety and execution. What You'll Be Doing Define and deliver the AI Operations strategy and roadmap. Identify high-impact opportunities for AI across calibration, diagnostics and operational workflows. Lead cross-functional AI initiatives from concept through deployment. Develop governance around model validation, observability, explainability and deployment. Drive improvements in system performance, fault diagnosis, drift detection and operational efficiency. Champion an AI architecture where intelligent recommendations support—but never compromise—safe deterministic control systems. WhatWe're Looking For Experience leading AI or machine learning initiatives within complex engineering, hardware, robotics, manufacturing, scientific or industrial environments. Proven track record deploying production AI systems where reliability, safety and traceability are critical. Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills across multidisciplinary engineering teams. Excellent systems thinking with the ability to balance innovation with operational safety. Nice toHave Experience with one or more of the following: Active learning Time-series forecasting Anomaly detection Root cause analysis Embedded software Real-time control systems If you're passionate about applying AI to solve complex engineering challenges and want to help shape the future of advanced computing, we'd love to hear from you. Please only apply to this role if you are based in the USA already. #J-18808-Ljbffr