Head of Computer Vision

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Head of Computer Vision in Portugal.

This is a high-impact leadership role at the forefront of applied AI and computer vision innovation, focused on shaping the next generation of generative imaging technology at massive scale. You will lead a fast-growing ML team working on foundational models and cutting-edge AI systems that power advanced visual editing capabilities used by hundreds of millions of users globally. The role combines deep technical ownership with strategic leadership, influencing long-term research direction and product innovation. You will collaborate closely with product, engineering, and go-to-market teams to translate research breakthroughs into real-world applications. With a strong focus on scaling both technology and teams, you will help define the future of AI-driven image creation. This is a rare opportunity to lead ambitious foundational model efforts in a high-growth, product-driven environment.

• Define and own the long-term computer vision and ML strategy, including development of foundational and diffusion-based models
• Lead, scale, and mentor a high-performing ML team, ensuring technical excellence and strong engineering culture
• Drive end-to-end model development, including training large-scale models and optimizing performance and reliability
• Oversee research-to-production workflows to accelerate the delivery of innovative AI capabilities into live products
• Establish evaluation frameworks and benchmarks to ensure model quality and industry-leading performance standards
• Partner closely with product, engineering, and sales teams to align ML initiatives with business objectives
• Act as a technical authority, providing hands-on guidance through code reviews, debugging, and performance optimization

Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience leading ML or AI teams in product-driven companies with strategic ownership responsibilities
• Strong expertise in computer vision, generative AI, and diffusion models
• Proven experience training large-scale foundational models (billion+ parameters) end-to-end
• Track record of building and scaling technical teams (8+ members), including hiring and mentoring senior engineers/researchers
• Deep technical proficiency to guide architecture decisions, debug complex training issues, and optimize model performance
• Strong cross-functional collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively with product, engineering, and business teams
• Decisive leadership style with the ability to balance innovation, execution, and long-term vision
• Strong communication skills and ability to influence technical and non-technical stakeholders

Benefits:

• Competitive salary package with equity (stock options)
• Flexible remote work within selected European countries (including Germany, UK, France, Spain, Italy, Ireland, and Portugal)
• Monthly in-person collaboration sessions in Paris (fully covered)
• Relocation support and visa sponsorship for eligible roles
• Full tech equipment provided
• Biannual company-wide retreats
• Strong focus on work-life balance with flexible working hours and remote-first culture
• Comprehensive parental leave and inclusive workplace policies
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI systems at global scale