About the Role
You will lead and grow a team of world-class AI researchers to drive an applied research agenda focused on multiphysics reasoning, spatial reasoning, complex tool use, and long-horizon agentic execution. This role sits at the intersection of advanced research and ambitious product application, requiring a high-agency leader to push the boundaries of current AI capabilities.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute the AI research agenda in collaboration with the CEO
- Recruit, retain, and lead a team of world-class AI research talent
- Execute research initiatives as an individual contributor
- Represent the company at conferences and within the broader AI research ecosystem
- Manage model training compute resources
- Establish an applied AI research capability for the P-1 Defense subsidiary
Requirements
- Accomplished AI researcher with a track record of projects and publications
- Experience with large multi-modal models, world models, or reinforcement learning
- Proven leadership and management experience in startup, lab, corporate, or academic settings
- Demonstrated interest in AI for the physical world
- Eligible for a security clearance
- Ability to work in-person at the San Mateo office
Skills
- Multiphysics reasoning
- Spatial reasoning
- Complex tool use
- Continual learning
- Long-horizon agentic execution
- Large multi-modal model training
- Reinforcement learning
- Team leadership
Location
- San Mateo, CA
Work Type
- Full-time
- In-person
Salary/Compensations
- Significant equity component
Benefits
- Healthcare insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401k with employer matching
- Unlimited PTO
- Relocation support
About the Company
- P-1 AI is building an engineering AGI with a focus on the built world.
- The company is backed by $23 million in seed funding led by Radical Ventures.
- The team includes experts in deep learning and model-based engineering.
