Head of Computer Vision

Head of Computer Vision – Italy

This position is posted by a partner company and seeks a Head of Computer Vision in Italy. 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.

Accountabilities

• 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