VP of Software Engineering GenAI Expertise Required
2 / 3 days per week in San Mateo, SF
About them :
They are a rapidly growing EdTech startup, dedicated to revolutionizing learning experiences through state-of-the-art GenAI and ML solutions.
Their mission is to create innovative tools that make education personalized, accessible, and engaging for students and educators alike.
They’ve recently secured Series A funding and are now looking for an exceptional VP of Software Engineering to drive the development of their AI-powered educational platform.
Position Summary :
As their VP of Software Engineering , you will lead a team of talented engineers in developing and scaling AI-driven solutions that redefine learning.
This role requires a hands-on leader with deep technical expertise in Generative AI systems and fine-tuning and a proven track record of delivering robust, scalable AI products.
You’ll set the vision and strategy for their technical direction, ensure engineering excellence, and play a key role in shaping the future of education technology.
Key Responsibilities :
- Leadership & Strategy : Set and drive the engineering vision, ensuring alignment with product goals and overall company objectives.
- Technical Expertise : Lead hands-on development of GenAI models and oversee deployment, tuning, and optimization for real-world applications.
- Product Development : Collaborate closely with product, design, and data science teams to build, test, and launch new GenAI features.
- Team Development : Hire, mentor, and guide a high-performing and lean engineering team, fostering a culture of innovation, quality, and accountability.
- Scalability : Architect systems for rapid scaling, ensuring the AI infrastructure is efficient, secure, and capable of handling large-scale data.
Qualifications :
- 10+ years in Software Engineering , with at least 3+ years in a leadership role, ideally within a high-growth, AI-driven company.
- Strong GenAI Experience : Mandatory hands-on experience with GenAI frameworks, including model development, deployment, and optimization.
- Technical Stack Knowledge : Expertise in Python, TensorFlow, PyTorch, LangChain and experience with cloud providers (AWS, GCP, or Azure).
- Education or EdTech Background : Passion for transforming education with technology and an understanding of EdTech market trends.
Why Apply?
- Competitive salary with equity options
- Flexible hybrid work environment (with a San Francisco hub)
- Opportunity to shape the direction of education technology
- A collaborative, mission-driven team full of A-players
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