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Machine Learning Manager

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lawzero logoLawzero · Montreal, Canada
Full-timeOn-site2w ago
ComplianceDeep LearningLeadershipMachine LearningSAFe
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The chance to contribute meaningfully to a globally critical initiativeComprehensive health benefits (including mental health and wellness management account)20 days of vacation per year upon startEmployer contribution of 4% to your retirement savings, with no required employee matchAdditional compensation totaling 8% of your salary to apply towards additional retirement savings or bonuses (independent of group and individual performance)A team of passionate world-class experts in their fieldA collaborative and inclusive work environment in our vibrant office space in the heart of Little Italy, in the trendy Mile-Ex district, close to public transportationAbout LawZeroYou belong hereAt LawZero, diversity is important to us. We value a work environment that is fair, open and respectful of differences. We welcome applications from highly qualified individuals interested in working towards our mission in a respectful, inclusive and collaborative setting.Health insurancePaid time offPerformance bonus

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We are seeking a Machine Learning (ML) Manager to join our growing team dedicated to a novel AI safety agenda. In this role, you will join the group tasked with designing and implementing innovative ML models using the Scientist AI approach developed by Yoshua Bengio. As both a people manager and technical leader, you will guide research team members and spearhead complex projects within a matrix structure. You will bridge the gap between cutting-edge scientific theory and large-scale engineering execution. People management Lead, mentor and inspire a team of mission-minded and highly skilled ML research scientists and engineers. Partner with other leaders and talent acquisition to scale the organization. Drive technical hiring, active sourcing, interviewing, and onboarding to accelerate our research velocity. Coach technical team members to help them do their best work and develop new skills, while ensuring a high quality, supportive employee experience. Lead with humility to cultivate an inclusive, collaborative and intellectually rigorous environment. Display managerial courage as needed to continue fostering a healthy and productive work environment as we scale. Technical leadership Guide cross-functional project teams tackling complex, sometimes unchartered, scientific and engineering challenges within an evolving matrix structure. Manage and optimize research workflows to ensure rigorous, reproducible results at the frontier model scale. Advocate for our research agenda internally and externally, maintaining momentum to achieve breakthroughs and overcome complex technical roadblocks. Collaborate within and across projects, bridging theoretical concepts and advanced engineering. Required skills and qualifications Background & experience PhD in a relevant field (e.g., Computer Science, Mathematics). 10+ years experience in machine learning / deep learning 5+ years experience leading projects and people Experience leading machine learning / deep learning research projects Experience in foundation models Role fit Strong alignment with LawZero's existing research agenda. Note: We highly recommend that interested candidates read into the Scientist AI framework before confirming interest. Advanced oral and written communication skills, with the ability to translate complex scientific concepts for diverse audiences. Resilience and advanced problem-solving skills when facing ambiguous or unmapped technical challenges. Proven ability to push the boundaries of our research while fostering a sustainable, healthy work environment for your team.


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