[Remote] AI Research Lead (Multimodal & Video Foundation Model)

Note:The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Tether.io is pioneering a global financial revolution by building cutting-edge blockchain solutions. The AI Research Lead will drive the technical directions and build multimodal foundation models for image, video, and 3D generation, while collaborating with world-class engineers and researchers to advance open source development and the global AI community. Responsibilities• Lead the research, design, and development of state-of-the-art image, video, and 3D generation models, including multimodal foundation models.• Lead high-impact, specialized projects focused on innovative text, images, audio and video applications. • Define and drive the technical roadmap for multimodal AI initiatives, aligning research goals with business and product objectives. • Provide technical leadership and mentorship to teams of AI researchers and engineers, fostering innovation and skill development. • Oversee the end-to-end lifecycle of multimodal model development, from dataset curation and model training to deployment and performance evaluation.• Lead large-scale multi-node GPU model training, ensuring scalability, efficiency, and reproducibility of experiments. • Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including product, design, and engineering, to integrate AI solutions into production systems. • Drive applied research initiatives in image/video/3D generation, editing, animation, and other related domains. • Monitor advancements in AI research and multimodal technologies, and incorporate novel techniques to improve model capabilities and performance.• Contribute to the AI research community, including publications, open-source contributions, and participation in conferences. • Establish best practices and standards for coding, model evaluation, and experimentation within the team. • Lead and manage complex projects, ensuring timely delivery, quality outcomes, and alignment with strategic objectives. • Communicate technical insights and updates effectively to executive leadership, stakeholders, and external collaborators. • Promote a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence, maintaining high team morale and accountability.Skills• PhD, MS or equivalent experience• Hands on experience in building Image/Video/3D generation and multimodal foundation models building from scratch• 5+ years of experience in managing or leading 10+ research & engineer teams• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills• Excellent understanding of an AI-based product lifecycle. • Hands-on experience in building end-to-end multimodal foundation models on thousands of multi-node GPUs. • Proficiency in modern deep learning and diffusion frameworks & libraries.• Demonstrated expertise in computer vision, video generation foundation model and/or multimodal research especially building them from scratch. • Strong history of delivering innovation in the space of multimodal & video. • Ability to develop a long-term vision and execute strategies at scale while maintaining a grasp of technical details for better decision-making. • Experience with VP-level presentations and reporting. • Publications at leading AI conferences such as CVPR, ICCV, ECCV, ICML, ICLR, NeurIPS etc.Company Overview• Tether has evolved to meet global needs with agility and vision. It was founded in 2014, and is headquartered in Seattle, Washington, USA, with a workforce of 11-50 employees. Its website is Apply tot his job