Head of AI – Founding Role (Equity-Only)

Head of AI – Founding Role (Equity-Only)Join to apply for the Head of AI – Founding Role (Equity-Only) role at StudentVault.ai Head of AI – Founding Role (Equity-Only)4 days ago Be among the first 25 applicantsJoin to apply for the Head of AI – Founding Role (Equity-Only) role at StudentVault.aiThis range is provided by StudentVault.ai. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.Base pay range$225,000.00/yr - $255,000.00/yrEquity Range: 2.0% – 4.0%Location: Remote – Global WelcomeStudentVault.ai is building the future of academic empowerment. Our generative AI platform helps students create, personalize, and securely own their academic work — backed by ethical design, long-term data privacy, and attribution-first architecture. We're not just building tools; we’re building trust, growth, and student agency in a world flooded with automated shortcuts.We believe that AI should amplify learning, not replace it — and that students deserve a platform that remembers, protects, and rewards their voice over time. The Role: Head of AIWe’re looking for a mission-aligned Head of AI to architect, implement, and continuously refine the intelligent systems at the core of StudentVault.ai. This isn’t a backroom research role — this is a strategic, full-stack AI leadership position. You’ll drive decisions across model integration, infrastructure, tokenization, vector architecture, and human-centered feedback loops.If you're excited by Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), vector embeddings, instruction tuning, AI rights metadata, and building student-owned generative ecosystems, this is your domain. Who You AreYou’ve led or contributed meaningfully to AI/ML systems in production (esp. LLM workflows, RAG, or generative applications)You understand the ethical, economic, and technical stakes of generative AI — and want to build a better alternativeYou're fluent in the evolving stack: OpenAI, LangChain, Pinecone/Weaviate, QLoRA, instruction tuning, fine-tuning, etc.You think beyond models — into systems, incentives, and long-term learning equityYou love shaping early products with clarity, speed, and user empathyYou’re a collaborator, mentor, and builder — not a lone wolf️ What You’ll OwnAI Architecture LeadershipDesign and evolve the full AI stack — from inference layer and embedding pipelines to prompt engineering and vector retrievalStudentVault RAG & Retrieval LayerImplement and scale RAG pipelines for multi-vault document retrieval, prompt injection resistance, and long-context summarizationTokenized Attribution & Prompt OwnershipBuild payload-level attribution metadata systems using smart token tagging and semantic fingerprinting (paired with our blockchain layer)Model Evaluation & Feedback LoopsCreate self-improving reinforcement pathways powered by student input, rubric scoring, and natural language feedbackInstructional Tuning & PersonalizationSupport tone, structure, and domain-specific instruction tuning, leveraging adapter models, sliders, and vault-aware promptingPrivacy-Aware AI WorkflowsEnforce zero-retention, agent visibility, and explainability scaffolds within all user-facing AI tasks Our Stack (Evolving with You)AI Models: GPT-4 Turbo, Claude, Gemini, Mistral, QLoRA-fine-tuned open source LLMsInfra: OpenAI Studio + LangChain + LlamaIndex + AWS/GCP/AzureVector Search: PGVector (Postgres), Weaviate, Pinecone (optional)Frontend: React + TailwindBackend: Python / Node.jsPipeline: Modular RAG pipelines, GraphViz workflow logic, semantic scoring engine Why This Is DifferentYou’re early — like really early. This is your chance to define how AI behaves in a student-centered worldEthical infrastructure is not an afterthought. It’s the productEconomic innovation is built-in. You'll help architect models that reward students for voice, originality, and iterationYou’re not a cog. You’re a partner, a core contributor, and a voice in the vision What You’ll GetFounding equity, clear ownership, and real influenceA deeply mission-driven culture where quality, ethics, and elegance matterA technical co-founding seat alongside the CEO, CTO, and product teamsThe chance to ship AI that students trust — and will use for years Compensation Note (Transparency First)This is an unpaid equity-first role during the MVP phase. Ideal for a fractional technical co-founder, a nights-and-weekends researcher, or someone looking to deeply shape the next chapter of generative AI for good. Full-time transition expected post-raise.️ Ready to Build?Send UsA short note about why StudentVault.ai resonates with youYour GitHub, LinkedIn, or portfolio (projects, papers, repos welcome)Your take (optional): “What should a student-first AI assistant actually do?”Let’s shape the future — thoughtfully, ethically, and creatively.Seniority levelSeniority levelExecutiveEmployment typeEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionJob functionEngineering and Information TechnologyIndustriesEducationReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at StudentVault.ai by 2xSign in to set job alerts for “Head of Artificial Intelligence” roles.Director, Product Management - Data, Tools & AI - HYBRIDIrvine, CA $157,000.00-$263,000.00 3 months agoTransportation Director of Artificial IntelligenceSenior Director, IT, Data and AI IntegrationIrvine, CA $187,000.00-$265,000.00 2 weeks agoTransportation Director of Artificial IntelligenceIrvine, CA $53,100.00-$188,200.00 2 months agoIrvine, CA $74,100.00-$195,000.00 2 months agoIrvine, CA $64,480.00-$77,327.00 2 months agoWe’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. 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Created: 2025-09-18