Director of Research Engineering, Datasets

RunwayML is a company focused on building AI to simulate the world by merging art and science. They are seeking a Director of Research Engineering, specializing in Dataset Engineering, to lead efforts in data acquisition, management, and optimization, while also overseeing data partnerships and strategies to enhance their AI models.

Responsibilities:

• Establish and oversee data partnerships to obtain high-quality datasets for our AI models
• Develop data strategies that support Runway's product and research objectives
• Analyze our data ecosystem to find gaps and areas for improvement
• Work with external partners on new data projects
• Keep up with advances in dataset engineering and machine learning, applying new methods to our work
• Participate in hands-on data analysis, guiding the team in data exploration and interpretation
• Manage data costs and implement ways to optimize data usage and storage

Requirements:

• 8+ years of experience in machine learning and dataset engineering, focusing on large-scale, multimodal datasets
• Experience leading data strategies and partnerships at a senior level
• Expertise in data analysis, with practical experience in examining complex datasets
• Knowledge of data cost management and optimization techniques
• Understanding of current developments in dataset engineering and machine learning
• Experience working with external data providers and managing large data projects
• Ability to connect technical concepts with business strategies
• Leadership skills to guide a team of data engineers and analysts
• Communication skills to explain complex data concepts to various audiences