Vice President, AI & Data Science

Messagepoint is a privately-owned software company providing an AI-powered SaaS solution that enables enterprises to manage and personalize customer communications with greater speed, accuracy, and control. We're hiring a Vice President, AI & Data Science to lead our award-winning MARCIE AI Platform and guide a diverse team of data scientists, AI/ML engineers, MLOps specialists, and platform developers.

Requirements

• 10+ years in AI/ML with proven track record deploying production LLM-powered systems to enterprise customers at scale
• 5+ years leading teams: Demonstrated success building and scaling AI research/engineering organizations with direct reports, budget authority, and strategic planning responsibility
• Advanced degree (MS or PhD) in Computer Science, AI/ML, Data Science, or related field with strong foundation in deep learning, NLP, and transformer architectures
• Hands-on technical contributor: Active coder and solution architect who develops production generative AI applications, builds RAG pipelines, implements multi-agent orchestration systems, and writes code alongside your team
• Multi-cloud expertise: Deep understanding of AWS, GCP, or Azure infrastructure; experience with MLOps, vector databases, RAG pipelines, and API-first design
• Executive communication: Proven ability to influence C-suite and board-level strategy through clear, compelling technical storytelling
• Research or academic collaboration: Experience managing university partnerships, grant programs, publications, or patent development
• Work authorization: Eligible to work in Canada; remote-first role requires strong asynchronous communication and self-direction

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off
• 401k Matching
• Retirement Plan
• Visa Sponsorship
• Four Day Work Week
• Generous Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Relocation Assistance