AI Research Senior Manager

Please Note: This is a remote position available in the state listed on this job. Additionally, employment with BambooHR is contingent on passing both a background and credit check. 

Our AI team is expanding. We believe data and advanced algorithms help us create smarter experiences. Through our mission we help millions of users in growing businesses around the world achieve more through timely insights and intelligent interactions.

Essential Job Duties

Our ideal AI Research Senior Manager will be a hands-on expert, leading a focused team to explore and creatively apply emerging artificial intelligence techniques to expand what is possible at BambooHR. Our ideal leader will be able to work collaboratively with a variety of teams, whether that's remotely, in office, or hybrid. You’ll be instrumental in evolving our AI vision and platform.

In this role, you will:

• Lead research, helping practitioners and teams understand and expand on new methods
• Explore boundaries and illustrate the art of possible through labs and proofs-of-concept
• Be an influential voice across the company, sharing the AI vision and potential solutions
• Manage experienced data scientists, AI / ML engineers, and other specialists in strategic R&D initiatives around AI
• Expand AI capabilities through architecture design and platform development
• Consult with data scientists and AI / ML engineers across teams as an expert resource to educate, collaborate, and improve methods 
• Assist in recruiting top talent to work in AI teams
• Be a strong culture addition and advocate for our company values
• Come to work, do great things, then go home!

What You Need to Get the Job Done 

• PhD or equivalent experience in Computer Science or similar quantitative fields
• 12+ years of hands-on experience in advanced engineering, machine learning, and AI
• 5+ years working in high tech research and innovation roles
• 3+ years of technical leadership
• Strong quantitative and technical methods (math / stats, machine learning, deep learning, NLP, generative AI / LLMs, computer science, data transformation)
• Ability to develop and analyze complex algorithms
• Superior critical thinking and problem-solving grounded in business understanding
• Proficiency in languages, frameworks, and workflows for building AI / ML

What Will Make Us REALLY Love you 

• Track record of advances, innovations, and recognized research
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, distilling complex technical concepts and insights, and making persuasive and inspiring arguments
• Demonstrated experience delivering machine learning projects, data-driven solutions, distributed computing, and intelligent applications
• Proficiency improving architecture and scaling distributed intelligent services

Schedule

• In harmony with team core hours: 9AM-5PM MST, Monday-Friday

What You'll Love About Us

• Great Company Culture. We’ve been recognized by multiple organizations like Inc, Salt Lake Tribune, Glassdoor,  & Comparably for our great workplace culture.
• Make an Impact. We care about your individuality by giving you freedom to grow and create within the company, regardless of your position.
• Rest and Relaxation. 4 weeks paid time off, 11 paid holidays, and we pay you to go on vacation (ask us about this)!
• Health Benefits. Medical with HSA and FSA options, dental, and vision.
• Prepare for the Future. 401(k) with a generous company match, access to a personal financial planner, and both legal and life insurance.
• Financial Peace University. We pay for a one year subscription and you walk away with financial savvy and a bonus.
• Give back.  Get paid to give your time to the community: ask us about this!
• Educational Benefits. Whether you are a previous student, or currently enrolled in higher education, we can help cover some of those expenses.
• Amazing Office Amenities. We’ve got incredible benefits at our Draper headquarters including a full size gym, pickleball courts, a great office cafe, and free fountain drinks! Ask us more about our office!
• In-Person Onboarding! All new hires get to experience our in-person onboarding class, Bamboo Beginnings, at our Draper, UT headquarters! Ask us more about Bamboo Beginnings!
• Flexible Work Models. In-office, work-from-home, or hybrid, depending on position and location.