AirOps · 4 days ago
Lead Applied Scientist
NYC Metro Area
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
5+ years expAirOps is a company that helps brands enhance their visibility in the AI era through an innovative content engineering platform. As a Lead Applied Scientist, you will develop advanced machine learning systems to optimize content for AI agents and enhance search visibility, while collaborating with various teams to drive impactful solutions.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Business DevelopmentDeveloper APIsDeveloper ToolsProductivity Tools
Responsibilities
Design and deploy end-to-end machine learning systems including NLP models, search and recommendation algorithms, and LLM-based applications
Build ML systems that analyze AI search behavior, identify content opportunities, and predict performance across different AI-driven platforms
Create algorithms that help brands understand and optimize for how AI agents discover and rank content
Collaborate with product managers to translate business requirements into technical solutions
Qualification
Required
5+ years building production machine learning systems with demonstrated business impact; strong background in NLP and search/recommendation systems required
Deep expertise across ML approaches: classical models (XGBoost, random forests), modern deep learning architectures (transformers, graph neural networks), and reinforcement learning systems
Proven ability to take models from research to production, including optimization for latency and cost at scale
Experience with ML infrastructure and tooling: model serving frameworks, experiment tracking, feature stores, and monitoring systems
Track record of technical leadership: influencing architecture decisions, improving team practices, and driving cross-functional projects without direct authority
Excellent communication skills with ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and align ML initiatives with business outcomes
Benefits
Equity in a fast-growing startup
Competitive benefits package tailored to your location
Flexible time off policy
Parental Leave
A fun-loving and (just a bit) nerdy team that loves to move fast!
Company
AirOps
AirOps enables businesses to build AI-powered content workflows combining multiple language models with brand data for scalable growth.
11-50 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$62.5MKey Investors
GreylockUnusual VenturesWing Venture Capital
2025-11-10Series B· $40M
2024-10-02Series A· $15.5M
2023-04-26Seed· $7M
Leadership Team
Alex Halliday
Founder and CEO
Matt Hammel
Co-founder and COO
Recent News
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