Senior Director, AI

The role

The Senior Director of AI will drive the strategic direction and execution of all artificial intelligence and machine learning initiatives. This person will lead the AI team to develop the foundation for next generation humanoid robots.

What you will do

• Define and champion the overall AI strategy and roadmap
• Lead the selection and integration of advanced machine learning models and algorithms
• Ensure AI systems adhere to safety, privacy, and ethical guidelines
• Partner with Hardware and Robot Software leadership
• Oversee the design, development, and deployment of on-robot and cloud-based AI systems
• Establish MLOps best practices
• Drive research into novel AI solutions for complex robotics challenges
• Deliver production-ready AI models
• Spearhead the Sim2Real strategy
• Lead recruitment, mentorship, and career development for the AI team

Required qualifications

• Advanced degree (M.S. or Ph.D.) in Computer Science, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in AI/ML
• At least 5 years in a senior leadership or directorial role
• Experience developing and deploying real-time AI solutions for robotics, autonomous systems, or mission-critical applications
• Expertise in computer vision, reinforcement learning, and large language models (LLMs) applied to robotics
• Track record of managing significant technical budgets and scaling high-performance engineering and research teams
• Experience deploying models on resource-constrained edge devices

Benefits

• 401(k) Plan with 6% company match
• Company stock options
• 100% company-paid medical, dental, vision, and short/long-term disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible, unlimited PTO for exempt employees
• 12 company holidays including a winter shutdown
• 10 vacation days and paid sick leave for non-exempt employees
• Catered lunches four times a week and healthy snacks at Salem and Pittsburgh locations
• Generous paid parental leave programs
• Professional development and tuition reimbursement programs
• Relocation Assistance for eligible roles
• Annual Discretionary Bonus for eligible roles

Before you apply

• All roles are U.S.-based
• Applicants must have current authorization to work in the United States

About the company

Agility’s commercially deployed humanoids operate alongside teams in warehouses, manufacturing facilities, and distribution centers. They are pioneering a new era of automation that enhances human potential.