About the role
About Us
Photoroom was founded in 2020 after being accepted into Y Combinator and has rapidly evolved into the leading AI photo editing platform globally. Our mission is to empower users to create professional-grade product images in mere minutes.
With over 300 million downloads and the capability to process over 5 billion images each year, we cater to individual creators and large enterprises alike, including major players such as Amazon, DoorDash, and Decathlon, through our consumer app and B2B API solutions.
We are a profitable, remote-friendly organization that has successfully secured Series B funding and targets a remarkable 40% annual growth rate. Our team of over 100 passionate innovators is dedicated to craftsmanship, ingenuity, and collaboration, delivering significant value to entrepreneurs and businesses worldwide.
TL;DR
We are on the lookout for a Director of Computer Vision to steer our exceptional machine learning team through an exciting growth trajectory. You will shape our long-term technical strategy, make bold strategic decisions, and expand the horizons of AI photo editing to unleash groundbreaking capabilities.
Team Size: Approximately 10 ML Engineers & Researchers (rapidly expanding)
Reports To: Chief Technology Officer
Competitive salary plus stock options
Remote-friendly within a 3-hour flight from Paris (monthly visits required)
Relocation assistance up to €10,000 plus visa sponsorship for positions based in France
Complete tech setup and biannual company retreats
About The Role
Your Responsibilities Will Include:
Developing Long-term ML Strategy - including the training of foundational models from the ground up
Team Leadership - enhancing our extraordinary team while preserving our culture and standards of excellence
Ensuring Technical Excellence - through code reviews, performance optimization, and addressing complex training challenges
Driving Breakthrough Innovations - spearheading next-generation capabilities that set new industry benchmarks
Pursuing Research Excellence - balancing cutting-edge research with swift product impact
Fostering Cross-functional Collaboration - working closely with various departments to implement the technical vision

