Applied Research - Team Lead

Firsthand
New York, NY
Category Research
Job Description
Firsthand is seeking an AI Leader to drive the product's AI and agent capabilities, leading a lean team of applied researchers and collaborating with engineering and product teams.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of professional experience in AI, with leadership experience
  • Deep understanding of software engineering principles and proficiency in Python, AI frameworks, and modern tooling for agents and evals
  • Hands-on builder who takes ownership and drives projects to completion
  • Experience shipping AI systems in production, particularly agents and LLM-powered applications
  • Strong communicator who works well cross-functionally with engineering and product teams

Benefits

  • Market-competitive compensation
  • Equity
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