Runway · 5 months ago
Director of Machine Learning, ML Datasets Engineering
United States
Full-time
Remote
Director/Executive
$400K/yr - $490K/yr
8+ years expRunway is a global AI research and technology company focused on building Universal Simulation systems. They are seeking a Director of Machine Learning specializing in Dataset Engineering to lead strategic efforts in data acquisition, management, and optimization, combining strategic thinking with hands-on data analysis.
AppsArtificial Intelligence (AI)Foundational AIGenerative AIMachine LearningSoftwareVideo Editing
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
Qualification
Required
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
Company
Runway
Runway is a global AI research and technology company building foundational research models and tools to create multimodal world simulators.
51-200 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$544.5MKey Investors
General AtlanticSalesforce VenturesFelicis
2025-04-03Series D· $308M
2023-06-29Series C· $141M
2022-12-05Series C· $50M
Leadership Team
Cristobal Valenzuela Barrera
Co-founder & CEO
Anastasis Germanidis
Co-Founder & CTO
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