Head of R&D - AI & Computer Vision

Head of R&D – AI & Computer Vision

AI CCTV Innovation

Belfast (Remote Friendly)

The Company

A Belfast-based startup entering its next growth phase after securing funding.

The Big Picture

We're looking for a visionary Head of R&D to lead the charge... this is a chance to shape the future of AI-powered CCTV, drive patentable innovation, and build a top-class research function from the ground up.

What You'll Be Doing

Leading R&D strategy across AI/Computer Vision/CCTV with a focus on protectable IP and patent filings. You'll help architect and execute a roadmap for product features in video/image analysis, collaborate with the wider engineering function, product, and leadership to translate research into scalable solutions. Also, guiding a high-performing R&D team as the company scales, and representing the company in technical partnerships, patent strategy, innovation forums etc...

Experience

• An experienced Head of Research & Development / Head of Innovation.
• Deep expertise in AI/ML.
• A track record in scaling computer vision applications.
• Experience generating and protecting IP... patents, publications, proprietary algorithms etc.
• Hands-on leadership in startup or scale-up environments.
• Extremely capable collaborating with stakeholders, bridging research and product.

For a chat in more detail, or if you have any questions reach out to - craig@findingvega.com