GenAI / AI Incubation Lab, Lead

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Job Title : GenAI / AI Incubation Lab, Lead

Location : United States (Remote)

Interested applicants must reside in one of the following approved states : Arizona, California, Colorado, Indiana, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Washington.

The Role

Are you passionate about the intersection of innovation and impact? As the GenAI / AI Incubation Lab, Lead, you will be the driving force behind our GenAI / AI and machine learning initiatives, connecting cutting-edge technology with real business value. You will work closely with internal partners to identify, shape, and deliver GenAI / AI solutions that align with our strategic priorities. Your role will be pivotal in supporting ideation, solution framing, experimentation, and transitioning GenAI use cases into scalable products. Join us in leading the charge towards a future where GenAI and AI transform our business and creates meaningful impact.

We celebrate diversity of your background, your experiences and your unique identity. We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and equitable workplace where all of our employees can Come as They Are. We believe that when we bring our different perspectives to work, we are truly Better Together.

Your Impact

• Strategic Engagement and Use Case Development :

Drive collaboration with cross-functional teams to identify high-impact opportunities for GenAI / AI, advanced analytics and LLM's.

Act as the primary liaison between business units and the Incubation Lab, ensuring consistent communication and shared expectations.

Ensure all Incubation Lab engagements adhere to internal governance standards, including data privacy, fairness, transparency, and compliance.

Who You Are

Bachelor's degree required (Business, Data Science, Analytics, or related field)

7+ years of experience in data, AI / ML, analytics, or digital innovation programs

Strong understanding of GenAI / / AI / ML and LLM concepts, capabilities, and real-world applications

What We'll Give You -

Comp Team adds the salary range for roles based in Goleta, CA, US Remote, or any other state that requires pay posting. Comp will not add the salary range for roles based in states that do not require pay posting, such as Oregon.

$140,000 - 150,000

The salary range posted reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for this role in our Goleta, CA location. Individual pay will be determined by location and additional factors, including job related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Diversity and inclusion are key to our success. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and our employees are people with different strengths, experiences and backgrounds who share a passion for our brands. We welcome qualified applicants regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, military or veteran status, mental or physical disability, medical condition and all the other beautiful parts of your identity.

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