Vice President of Research

Job Summary

Leading a global research organization, the full-time Vice President of Research will own the DSP research strategy and roadmap, transforming research into production and establishing scientific standards while collaborating with engineering and product teams.

Key responsibilities

• Own the DSP research strategy and prioritize investments based on business impact and capability gaps
• Partner with engineering to transition research findings into production, ensuring clear validation standards
• Build and develop a research organization, defining career paths and fostering a culture of exploration and innovation

Required qualifications

• PhD in computer science, electrical engineering, operations research, statistics, mathematics, economics, or a related quantitative field
• Experience in building and leading a research or applied science organization of 15 or more members
• Proven track record of delivering research that has impacted large-scale production systems
• Deep expertise in machine learning, online learning, optimization, control, or auction design
• Familiarity with experimentation standards such as A/B testing and offline-to-online validation