Research Science Manager, Foundation Models

About the role

Runway is seeking a Research Science Manager to lead its Applied ML Research team in building cutting‑edge machine‑learning tools for AI‑based content creation. The role blends deep technical expertise in computer vision with strong people‑management skills to drive research from concept to production.

Key responsibilities

• Manage and grow the Applied ML Research team, mentoring researchers and supporting their career development.
• Collaborate with engineering to oversee the transition of research projects into production‑ready systems.
• Work with product teams to define and initiate research initiatives that deliver clear user value.

Required profile

• 5+ years of industry experience as a research scientist in computer vision.
• At least 1 year of experience managing research teams.
• High emotional intelligence with a track record of mentoring and supporting researchers.
• Proven ability to translate product and business objectives into technical strategies.

Required skills

• Strong research background in computer vision.
• Deep interest and experience in productionizing state‑of‑the‑art machine‑learning research.