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Chief AI Officer
AI vision & strategy
Compensation
Not Disclosed
Engagement
Full-Time
Permanent role. Full-time commitment. Remote-first, with periodic in-person off-sites.
Scope of role
Build the function from zero. Set the strategy. Own the outcome.
01 — The role
Why this role exists at EduRankAI
Set the strategic direction for all AI systems at EduRankAI. Own the roadmap for model development, responsible deployment, and AI-driven product innovation.
02 — The work
What you will own
- 01 Define and own EduRankAI's AI strategy and multi-year model roadmap
- 02 Lead hiring and development of the AI research and engineering teams
- 03 Oversee safety, alignment, and responsible deployment standards
- 04 Collaborate with Chief Scientist and CTO to align research with product
- 05 Evaluate build vs. partner decisions for foundational model capabilities
03 — The expertise
What we look for
04 — The bar
Who thrives here
- → PhD or equivalent research experience in AI/ML preferred
- → 10+ years in AI/ML with 3+ years in leadership
- → Track record of shipping production AI systems at scale
05 — How we work
The EduRankAI environment
Remote-first, async-first
Work from anywhere. We optimise for deep work, not face time. Periodic in-person off-sites for the full-time team.
High autonomy, high standards
We hire adults and trust them. You will be expected to set your own goals, communicate clearly, and ship.
Builders, not bureaucrats
We optimise for clarity over process. Make the call, ship the work, write up what you learned.
Bharat-built, globally ambitious
We are an Indian frontier AI lab. We build for India first and the world second — in that order.
06 — Hiring process
What to expect after you apply
- 01
Application review
Every application is read personally within five business days. We respond either way.
- 02
Take-home or live exercise
Role-specific. Time-boxed. Real problems we are actually working on, not invented puzzles.
- 03
Conversations
Deep technical and values conversations with the team you would join. No trick questions. No panel ambushes.
- 04
Offer or honest no
If yes: digital offer letter, signed in-portal, transparent terms. If no: written feedback if you want it.
Ready to apply?
We read every application personally. If you are the right person for this role — regardless of pedigree, background, or where you are based — you will hear back from us within five business days.
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