About the role
We’re partnering with an established SaaS organization seeking a hands-on Manager, Advanced Research to modernize its applied AI/ML strategy and lead a highly technical team driving product innovation through large language models (LLMs) and modern ML practices.
In this role, you’ll oversee a talented group of AI/ML engineers and researchers, guiding the organization’s shift from legacy systems to scalable, production-grade machine learning. You’ll own the full ML lifecycle - from data strategy to deployment - and collaborate with senior product and engineering leaders to ensure AI initiatives directly advance business goals.
Responsibilities
- Lead and mentor a team of AI/ML practitioners, fostering innovation and technical excellence.
- Design and implement advanced machine learning models and algorithms.
- Oversee data collection, preparation, and model evaluation to ensure quality and performance.
- Integrate LLMs and emerging AI methods into core product capabilities.
- Align AI/ML work with product strategy and communicate results effectively to diverse stakeholders.
- Drive the transition to modern ML infrastructure and scalable tooling.
Qualifications
- Master’s or PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or related field.
- 5+ years of experience developing and deploying AI/ML solutions in production environments.
- Proficiency in Python and ML frameworks such as TensorFlow or PyTorch.
- Experience applying LLMs or similar AI technologies to practical applications.
- Strong understanding of model development, optimization, and deployment.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
About HighlightTA
This confidential opportunity is presented by HighlightTA, your on-demand talent team. We make hiring easy with flexible, on-demand talent solutions. We partner with startups and scale-ups to embed talent partners, lead recruitment projects, and manage full talent functions. Our data-driven approach ensures fast hiring and access to top-tier talent, while flexible terms help you save time and reduce costs.
Connect with us and learn more:
HighlightTA on LinkedIn
About HighlightTA
At HighlightTA, we simplify hiring by embedding talent partners into your team, leading recruitment projects, or managing your entire talent function. Our flexible, on-demand solutions let you scale up or down as needed, without long-term commitments or high agency fees. With decades of experience, our data-driven approach ensures fast access to top-tier talent, saving you time and reducing costs. Whether it's integrating talent partners, overseeing recruitment functions, or delivering one-off projects through our ProjectTA service, we tailor our solutions to meet your specific business needs. Ready to build exceptional teams? Let's connect.
About the role
We’re partnering with an established SaaS organization seeking a hands-on Manager, Advanced Research to modernize its applied AI/ML strategy and lead a highly technical team driving product innovation through large language models (LLMs) and modern ML practices.
In this role, you’ll oversee a talented group of AI/ML engineers and researchers, guiding the organization’s shift from legacy systems to scalable, production-grade machine learning. You’ll own the full ML lifecycle - from data strategy to deployment - and collaborate with senior product and engineering leaders to ensure AI initiatives directly advance business goals.
Responsibilities
- Lead and mentor a team of AI/ML practitioners, fostering innovation and technical excellence.
- Design and implement advanced machine learning models and algorithms.
- Oversee data collection, preparation, and model evaluation to ensure quality and performance.
- Integrate LLMs and emerging AI methods into core product capabilities.
- Align AI/ML work with product strategy and communicate results effectively to diverse stakeholders.
- Drive the transition to modern ML infrastructure and scalable tooling.
Qualifications
- Master’s or PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or related field.
- 5+ years of experience developing and deploying AI/ML solutions in production environments.
- Proficiency in Python and ML frameworks such as TensorFlow or PyTorch.
- Experience applying LLMs or similar AI technologies to practical applications.
- Strong understanding of model development, optimization, and deployment.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
About HighlightTA
This confidential opportunity is presented by HighlightTA, your on-demand talent team. We make hiring easy with flexible, on-demand talent solutions. We partner with startups and scale-ups to embed talent partners, lead recruitment projects, and manage full talent functions. Our data-driven approach ensures fast hiring and access to top-tier talent, while flexible terms help you save time and reduce costs.
Connect with us and learn more:
HighlightTA on LinkedIn
About HighlightTA
At HighlightTA, we simplify hiring by embedding talent partners into your team, leading recruitment projects, or managing your entire talent function. Our flexible, on-demand solutions let you scale up or down as needed, without long-term commitments or high agency fees. With decades of experience, our data-driven approach ensures fast access to top-tier talent, saving you time and reducing costs. Whether it's integrating talent partners, overseeing recruitment functions, or delivering one-off projects through our ProjectTA service, we tailor our solutions to meet your specific business needs. Ready to build exceptional teams? Let's connect.