Research Manager, Runway
Foundation Models
$360-415k
AI-powered creativity tools
Job no longer available
AI-powered creativity tools
101-200 employees
Job no longer available
$360-415k
101-200 employees
Company mission
To ensure that anyone anywhere can tell their stories.
Role
Who you are
- 4+ years of industry experience as a research scientist in computer vision
- High emotional intelligence and experience mentoring and supporting the career growth of other researchers
- Good understanding of how to communicate goals, drive the execution of projects, and inspire through others
- Experience in translating product and business objectives into technical strategies
- Deep interest in building human-in-the-loop systems for creativity
- This person should have a strong research background in computer vision, and be deeply interested in managing and enabling other researchers to develop state-of-the-art research
What the job involves
- We’re looking for a Research Director to help us manage and grow Runway’s Applied ML Research team to create cutting-edge machine learning tools for AI-based content creation
- This is a cross-functional role that requires strong communication and collaboration skills; you will have a chance to work with the rest of the engineering organization to oversee the transition from research into production, as well as with the Product team to initiate and develop research projects that deliver clear user value
- Work with a world-class engineering & research team pushing the boundaries of content creation on the browser
- Lead, hire, and grow Runway’s applied machine learning research team, supporting the research scientists & ML engineers on the team in their career growth and learning
- Coordinate with the product team and the rest of the engineering team to define high-level research goals aligned with overall company initiatives
- Write tooling and prototypes to unblock and increase the productivity of other researchers
Otta's take
Xav Kearney
CTO of Otta
Runway is revolutionizing content creation and video editing with machine learning, harnessing the expansive capabilities of web-based tools. At the forefront of this transformation, the startup offers a suite of AI-powered editing tools tailored for designers, artists, and creators, setting itself apart in an industry dominated by enterprise-focused software solutions.
The company has rapidly gained recognition among some of the world's largest brands, including R/GA, New Balance, Google, and IBM, by appealing directly to creative professionals. This approach has not only solidified Runway's position in the market but also facilitated its integration into the design curricula of esteemed institutions such as NYU, RISD< and MIT.
In a testament to its growing influence and success, Runway achieved unicorn status in 2023 following a landmark $100M funding round, which valued the company at $1.5BThis milestone not only reflects investor confidence but also positions Runway to expand its innovative tools and further democratize access to advanced video editing capabilities globally.
Insights
Some candidates hear
back within 2 weeks
112% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 6 rounds)
Jun 2023
$141m
SERIES C
Dec 2022
$50m
SERIES C
Total funding: $238.5m
Company benefits
- 100% medical, dental, and vision coverage: We cover 100% of medical, dental and vision for our US employees AND their dependents. Based on the plans selected, we have complimentary mental health benefits and a free One Medical membership
- Unlimited days of PTO: We have unlimited PTO with a minimum of 15 days a year. We also have a paid sabbatical program after employees have been with Runway for 3 years and again after 5 years. And of course, we can't forget about Summer Fridays
- 401k Matching, 3% matching: Plan for the future! We provide a 3% 401K match for our US based employees
- Remote $250 stipend: All of our employees outside of commuting distance to the office, can expense up to $250 per month on co-working spaces, lunch or groceries, and internet connection
- Donations supporting our community: Beyond our employees, we have a commitment to our communities. Every quarter, Runway employees choose an organization for the company to support through a donation
- Custom setup, tech setup stipend: In addition to the choice of laptop, all employees get a stipend to customize their tech set up as they want
- Parental leave for all parents: We offer 16 weeks of fully paid parental leave plus a gradual return to work plan. This coverage is for all parents, regardless of how a child is brought into the family
- L&D $600 stipend: We’re investing in our employees’ long term growth by giving every employee $600 per year to spend on their personal or professional development. That means conferences, courses, and books, oh my!
- Wellness $600 stipend: We set ambitious goals and work hard to achieve them, so we believe it’s important to invest in employees’ mental and physical health. The $600 annual wellness stipend can be used for anything from therapy sessions to gym memberships
Company values
- Invent the future: We believe that the best way to predict the future is to invent it. Optimize for the long-term
- Relentless optimism: Building impossible things is hard. We are optimistic about a future where moving creativity forward is not only possible, but inevitable
- Try fast, learn fast: Our success will depend on how fast we learn. Trial and error. Rinse and repeat. Stay humble and learn something every day
- Solve with care: Our product is a mirror of our values
Company HQ
Civic Center, New York, NY
Articles
Founders
Anastasis Germanidis
(CTO)Trained as a Backend Engineer, they have held roles at Zocdoc, Chartbeat, and Quantcast as well as working as a Machine Learning Researcher in Computer Vision for IBM.
Previously co-founded Deenty, an online booking platform for dentist appointments.
Cristóbal Valenzuela
(CEO)Worked as a Researcher at New York University from 2018 to 2019. Also spent time as a Professor at the UAI School of Design.
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