Head of Artificial Intelligence

OverviewI’m partnered with a fast-growing startup in the semiconductor space that is reinventing how chip design is done. They’ve raised millions in funding from top investors and are now looking for a world-class ML leader to own their AI roadmap. This is a foundational role working directly with the founders to scale the platform and team.Base pay range$300,000.00/yr - $500,000.00/yrHead of AI$300,000 – $500,000 + equityResponsibilitiesDefine and drive the ML roadmap and research strategy across RTL and PD domainsArchitect and deploy novel agent-based systems for RTL code generation, physical design automation, and hardware problem reasoningLead, mentor, and grow a high-performing ML engineering teamCollaborate closely with hardware engineers to identify bottlenecks in chip design workflowsStay ahead of state-of-the-art techniques in ML4EDA, reinforcement learning, and multi-agent orchestrationWhat They’re Looking For5+ years in pure machine learning at top-tier AI labsDeep expertise in transformer-based architectures, reinforcement learning, and model fine-tuningHands-on experience deploying ML systems at scaleLeadership experience in high-performance engineering teamsStrong background in Python, PyTorch, RL libraries, MLOps, and related techCompensation & BenefitsSalary: $300k – $500k (depending on experience)Equity: CompetitiveVisa sponsorship: O1 and H1B availableLocation: Palo Alto, CA (onsite, full-time, 5 days a week)Job DetailsSeniority level: Not ApplicableEmployment type: Full-timeJob function: Information Technology and ManufacturingIndustries: Semiconductor Manufacturing, Software Development, and IT Services and IT Consulting #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-21