Director, Generative AI & Edge AI (Research and Development))

Step into the innovative world of LG Electronics. As a global leader in technology, LG Electronics is dedicated to creating innovative solutions for a better life. Our brand promise, 'Life's Good', embodies our commitment to ensuring a happier life for all. We have a rich history spanning over six decades and a global presence in over 290 locations. Our diverse portfolio includes Home Appliance & Air Solution, Home Entertainment, Vehicle Components Solutions, and Business Solutions. Our management philosophy, "Jeong-do Management," embodies our commitment to high ethical standards and transparent operations. Grounded in the principles of 'Customer-Value Creation' and 'People-Oriented Management', these values shape our corporate culture, fostering creativity, diversity, and integrity. At LG, we believe in the power of collective wisdom through an inclusive work environment. Join us and become a part of a company that is shaping the future of technology. At LG, we strive to make Life Good for Everyone.

Mission is to be #1 by creating a better life for our customers. At LG we make LG's products and services that make lives better, easier and happier through increased functionality and fun. Put simply, we offer the latest innovations to make “Life Good”! As a global leader, we strive for greatness not only in the products we make but in our people. That is why we are currently seeking the newest innovator to join our team as a hands-on Director of GenAI and EdgeAI in Santa Clara, California. This is a hybrid position.

Our Emerging Technology team is looking for a hands-on Director and Technical Lead, EdgeAI and Generative AI to lead research and development of the latest Generative AI trends and the development of our Edge Centric AI products.

What You’ll Do

• Oversee all on-device AI efforts and collaborate with HQ and LGE’s Toronto AI Lab for product level technical implementation on our products.
• Lead and contribute to the advanced research and development in the field of Generative AI.
• Grow and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders (AI teams, System IC teams, edge SW teams) to develop an innovative Edge-centric AI applications and platform
• Lead end-to-end on-device AI efforts from co-developing on-device AI application concepts to hardware-software co-design and architecture for machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI) accelerators and energy-efficient edge computing devices for next-generation home appliances and automotive
• Initiate and oversee the development, implementation, administration, monitoring and improvement of security, policies, programs, and protocols
• Work with leading academic or 3rdparty company researchers to expedite edge-centric AI platform development
• Execute full software development life cycle (SDLC)
• Technically supervise various levels of team members by setting the tone for the team environment and providing individualized coaching, training and mentoring
  
  

Education And Skills We’d Like You To Have

• M.Sc. degree program in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering with a specialization in Mathematics or Statistics with 8 years of experience or PhD degree in CS or EE with a specialization in, AI/ML, etc. with 5 years of experience
• Hands on experience delivering AI products in a technical leadership capacity
• Continued experience researching the latest Generative AI trends
• Experience with on-device IoT edge intelligence (tinyML and embedded AI)
• Expert-level knowledge of on-device AI model optimization and accelerators
• Deep understanding of System Architecture for energy-efficient edge AI
• Experience of hybrid architecture design to maximize edge processing and cloud computation
• Technical leadership experience for both local and remote engineers
• Experience and understanding of how to define and deliver GenAI products.
• Collaboration experience with internal and external technical partners.
• Excellent communication skills including effective presentation to Executives
• Experience working in agile environments with cross-functional delivery teams
• Detailed knowledge of system design and software development methodology and its application to overall system design
  
  

What We Can Offer You

• Culture for Growth | Top Notch Employee Health & Well Being Benefits | Every Voice Matters | Global Reach
  
  

Recruiting Range

$209,000—$307,000 USD

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