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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Head of AI - **Company:** Autonomize Inc - **Location:** Austin, TX, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems, Machine Learning, AI Infrastructure, Large Language Models, Model Validation, Generative AI, Free and Open-Source Software, Machine Learning Operations - **Published:** August 5, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=aaf8338903367699 ## About the Role * 10+ years of experience building and deploying AI/ML systems in high-growth technology environments. * Proven experience leading AI/ML teams and scaling technical organizations. * Deep expertise in modern AI approaches including: + Large language models (LLMs) + Retrieval augmented generation (RAG) + Agentic workflows + Model evaluation and optimization + ML infrastructure and production systems * Experience taking AI products from research/experimentation into production. * Strong technical judgment with the ability to make architectural decisions. * Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in ambiguity and high-growth environments. * Exceptional communication skills with executives, engineers, customers, and cross-functional teams. * Strong ownership mindset - you take responsibility from idea through impact., * Experience building AI products in healthcare, life sciences, or regulated industries. * Experience with clinical AI, medical knowledge workflows, or enterprise AI adoption. * Experience scaling AI teams from early stage through growth stage. * Published research, patents, open-source contributions, or recognized technical leadership. * Experience working directly with enterprise customers. ## Description We are seeking a Head of AI to lead the next phase of Autonomize's AI strategy, research, and execution. This is a high-impact leadership role responsible for turning emerging AI capabilities into reliable, scalable, production-grade systems that deliver real customer value. You will own the AI roadmap, build and mentor a world-class AI team, drive technical excellence, and partner cross-functionally with Product, Engineering, Clinical, and Customer teams to ensure our AI solutions are trusted, impactful, and differentiated. The ideal candidate is both a deep technical expert and an exceptional operator - someone who can dive into model architecture one day, align teams around priorities the next, and personally drive critical initiatives across the finish line. This is not a role for a passenger. We are looking for a driver who thrives in a scaling environment, takes full ownership, and wants to define the future of healthcare AI., AI Strategy & Technical Leadership * Own Autonomize's AI vision, strategy, and roadmap aligned to business and customer outcomes. * Identify emerging AI opportunities and translate them into scalable product capabilities. * Lead architecture decisions across machine learning, generative AI, LLM applications, retrieval systems, evaluation frameworks, and AI infrastructure. * Establish technical standards for reliability, performance, safety, and scalability. * Balance research velocity with production excellence. Build & Scale the AI Organization * Recruit, mentor, and develop a high-performing AI team. * Create an environment where engineers and researchers operate with ownership, curiosity, and urgency. * Define team structure, operating rhythms, and technical excellence practices. * Raise the bar through coaching, feedback, and hands-on technical leadership. * Build a culture where people compound their impact and elevate the system around them. Production AI Execution * Drive AI initiatives from concept through deployment and measurable customer impact. * Own the full lifecycle: experimentation, evaluation, deployment, monitoring, and iteration. * Develop frameworks to measure AI quality, accuracy, safety, and business impact. * Partner with Engineering to build scalable AI platforms and infrastructure. * Ensure AI systems operate reliably in complex healthcare environments. Cross-Functional Collaboration * Partner closely with Product, Clinical, Customer Success, and Operations teams. * Translate customer problems into AI solutions that create meaningful outcomes. * Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders. * Build trust through transparency, reliability, and consistent execution. Customer-Centric Innovation * Stay deeply connected to customer workflows and healthcare challenges. * Ensure AI solutions solve real-world problems, not just technical challenges. * Champion responsible AI practices that prioritize trust, precision, and human impact., You are someone who: * Owns the entire outcome - not just your functional area. * Goes deep technically but knows when to zoom out and align teams. * Moves quickly while maintaining high standards. * Creates clarity in ambiguous environments. * Builds systems, teams, and processes that scale. * Challenges ideas respectfully and encourages open dialogue. * Has relentless curiosity and continuously experiments. * Understands that trust is earned through quality, reliability, and execution. ## Related Videos - [Introduction to Responsible AI: Balancing Value and Risk](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1972-introduction-to-responsible-ai-balancing-value-and-risk) - [Your imaginations is (no longer) the limit: how Generative AI empowers people to be creative](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/741-your-imaginations-is-no-longer-the-limit-how-generative-ai-empowers-people-to-be-creative) - [Introduction to Azure Machine Learning](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/368-introduction-to-azure-machine-learning) - [Agentic employees in world's most downloaded FinTech app](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100123-agentic-employees-in-world-s-most-downloaded-fintech-app) - [The shadows that follow the AI generative models](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/624-the-shadows-that-follow-the-ai-generative-models) - [Building Products in the era of GenAI](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/827-building-products-in-the-era-of-genai) ## Related Articles - [How to Become an AI Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/331-how-to-become-an-ai-engineer) - [Navigating the AI Shift](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/629-navigating-the-ai-shift) - [Stephan Gillich - Bringing AI Everywhere](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/489-stephan-gillich-bringing-ai-everywhere) - [MLOps And AI Driven Development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/82-mlops-and-ai-driven-development) - [Trustworthy AI Starts at Deployment: 5 Checks Before You Ship](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/753-trustworthy-ai-starts-at-deployment-5-checks-before-you-ship) - [What is Agentic Programming and Why Should Developers Care?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/625-what-is-agentic-programming-and-why-should-developers-care)