AI Leader

Who We Are

Simpplr is the AI-powered platform that unifies the digital workplace – bringing together engagement, enablement, and services to transform the employee experience. It streamlines communication, simplifies interactions, automates workflows, and elevates the everyday experience of work. The platform is intuitive, highly extensible, and built to integrate seamlessly with your existing technology.

More than 1,000 leading organizations – including AAA, the NHS, Penske, and Moderna – trust Simpplr to foster a more aligned and productive workforce. Headquartered in Silicon Valley with global offices, Simpplr is backed by Norwest Ventures, Sapphire Ventures, Salesforce Ventures, and Tola Capital. Learn more at simpplr.com.

Role Overview: As a AI Leader, you will lead a talented team of engineers and data scientists to develop and deliver a world-class AI-driven enterprise search solution, Agentic platform, recommendations and other key AI initiatives. You will provide strategic direction, foster innovation, and ensure the successful execution of our product roadmap. You should have a deep understanding of AI/ML technologies, a proven track record of leading successful AI products, and a passion for pushing the boundaries of what's possible.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing team of engineers and data scientists. Foster a collaborative, innovative environment and ensure the team stays insulated from external distractions.
• Drive the end-to-end product lifecycle from ideation and design to implementation and deployment, ensuring delivery excellence with a focus on quality, speed, and innovation.
• Provide deep technical guidance in AI, machine learning, NLP, and search technologies, staying current with cutting-edge advancements.
• Champion AI ethics and responsible development: Ensure that AI projects are developed and deployed ethically and responsibly, considering potential biases and societal impacts.
• Effectively communicate and collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders, confidently advocating for the team’s priorities and managing external expectations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams: Work closely with product, engineering, marketing, and other teams to integrate AI solutions into existing workflows and develop new AI-powered products and features.
• Actively consider product-market fit, customer value, and revenue implications, adopting a founder-like approach to growing and refining the product feature.
• Independently make key decisions and take ownership of the product’s success, proactively addressing challenges and opportunities.
• Insulate the team from external noise, ensuring they maintain clear focus and direction.

Experience & Skills:

• 12+ years of professional experience, including at least 4 years directly managing technical teams.
• Proven track record of successfully leading and managing AI and search-related product development.
• Demonstrated hands-on expertise and deep expertise in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, NLP, Information Retrieval, computer vision, reinforcement learning and enterprise search technologies.
• Strong understanding of enterprise search technologies and architectures.
• Proven track record in building, scaling, and managing AI-powered products.
• Excellent leadership, communication, interpersonal, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Proven ability to articulate a clear vision and align teams behind that vision.
• Strong experience in strategic planning and execution within agile environments.
• Demonstrated resilience, adaptability, and ability to thrive in fast-paced, evolving environments.
• Ability to professionally and effectively push back against stakeholder demands.
• Founder mentality with the ability to create, articulate, and execute a compelling vision and strategy.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, AI, Data Science, or related fields. Advanced degree (Master's or PhD) preferred.

Bonus Points: 

• Publications in top AI conferences or journals.
• Experience with cloud-based AI platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).

Simpplr’s Hub-Hybrid-Remote Model:

At Simpplr we believe that when work is good, life is better and that belief guides all we do. Including how we approach our flexible work model. Simpplr operates with a Hub-Hybrid-Remote model. This model is role-based with exceptions and provides employees with the flexibility that many have told us they want.

• Hub - 100% work from Simpplr office. Role requires Simpplifier to be in the office full-time.
• Hybrid - Hybrid work from home and office. Role dictates the ability to work from home, plus benefit from in-person collaboration on a regular basis. 
• Remote - 100% remote. Role can be done anywhere within your country of hire, as long as the requirements of the role are met.