Head of AI/ML

At Yohana, we’re finding new ways for technology and design to lighten our loads, reclaim our time, and improve our well-being. We want it all. A career and home. Family and friends. Health and wellness. But actually having it all can leave us feeling overloaded. And research shows it. 43% of people struggle with decision-making. 66% say overload affects their work, and 62%, their interpersonal relationships.  

Technology was supposed to help by making us more efficient. But the faster we get things done, the more we take on, and our well-being falls to the bottom of the list. Yohana is on a mission to make balance a priority – and do it joyfully.

 It’s a meaningful product challenge: helping society reclaim time and make space for joy through technology and design. That’s what the team at Yohana is solving for every day, and we have a lot of fun doing it. With leadership from big tech like Google, Apple, Microsoft, and hypergrowth startups like Nest, Waymo, TaskRabbit, and Casper, we’re motivated to make the world a happier place. Join us!

About PanasonicWELL:

Launched in July 2023, PanasonicWELL is building an ecosystem of solutions to enable families to live well. We’re leading with innovation and technology to enhance businesses and products that help people everyday. The ecosystem will serve families through new and existing hardware products with a software-enabled experience, industry-leading Responsible AI with utmost privacy, and human beings serving where technology cannot. PanasonicWELL will incubate new brands and future products focused on health, wellness, and wellbeing, enhance existing businesses by building a unified platform to service customers, and train next-generation employees to learn new technology and solutions. 

With leadership from big tech like Google, Apple, Microsoft, and hyper growth startups like Nest, Waymo, TaskRabbit, and Casper, we’re motivated to make the world a happier and healthier place for modern families. 

PanasonicWELL is a division of Panasonic Holdings Corporation. Our position within a global Consumer Electronics and Services company makes this opportunity one that is rich with world-class capability and game-changing possibilities. Join us!

About The Role:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Principal AI/ML architect/Team Lead. This role is ideal for a leader with strong expertise in deep learning neural network, generative AI, large language models (LLM), and knowledge graphs, big plus with experience in image processing/computer vision/pattern recognition. The successful candidate will spearhead the development of innovative AI/ML projects, driving the team towards creating advanced, scalable solutions that enhance our data-driven capabilities.

PanasonicWELL is able to employ individuals who reside in (or that are willing to relocate to) the following states: Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Texas, and Washington.

What You’ll Get To Do: 

• Architect, design and implement advanced AI/ML systems, leveraging technologies in deep learning neural network, knowledge graphs, GenAI, LLM.
• Drive/Lead the vision and architecture for our AI/ML solutions, ensuring they align with business goals.
• Lead and mentor a team of AI/ML professionals, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate AI/ML technologies into our product offerings.
• Manage the full lifecycle of AI/ML projects, from ideation and data collection to deployment and monitoring.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and advancements in AI/ML to keep our technology stack at the cutting edge.
• Advocate for best practices in AI ethics, data privacy, and model interpretability.
• Drive the adoption of new methodologies and tools to enhance team productivity and product quality.
• Communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders, influencing decision-making processes.
• Manage resource allocation, project timelines, and deliverables to ensure on-time and within-budget delivery of projects.

What You’ll Bring:

• Master’s degree in Computer Science with focus areas in AI/ML, Data Science, or related field. PhD is a plus.
• Minimum of 8 years’ hands-on experience in AI/ML, with a proven track record in building production-ready solutions using deep learning, neural network, knowledge graphs, generative AI/LLM.
• Experience in a tech leadership role with project management responsibilities.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and technical skills, can be very hands-on, design and build solutions as an IC
• Strong programming skills in relevant languages and frameworks (e.g., Python, R, PyTorch).
• Experience with cloud services and machine learning deployment architectures (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Strong leadership skills with experience in team management and mentorship.
• Robust portfolio of completed AI projects that demonstrate real-world problem-solving.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities.

What We Offer:

The future of work at PanasonicWELL is flexibility. Like many other leading Silicon Valley based businesses, we follow a hybrid workplace model post-pandemic. We believe this model is consistent with our goals of fostering a highly collaborative culture, promoting employee well-being, and developing a workplace that is engaging, equitable, and innovative.

Local (Bay Area) employees are expected to come into the office on Mondays & Wednesdays and optional on the other days of the week. Fully remote (Work From Home) employment may be available for select positions.

This position is eligible for participation in our employee bonus program. Grade level and salary ranges are determined primarily through the scope and complexity of the role along with a review of the applicant’s experience and skills, as well as alignment with geographic market data and equity with other team members. 

Employee benefits include:

• Opportunity to join a hyper-growth startup on a mission to make well-being attainable for modern families
• Competitive compensation 
• Comprehensive benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, FSA)
• 401(k) with employer match 
• Life & Short Term Disability Insurance
• Supplemental Medical Coverage
• Unlimited PTO 
• 12 Company Holidays 
• Paid Maternity & Parental Leave
• Paid Caregiver Leave 
• Employee Assistance Program
• Group and 1-on-1 Career Coaching
• Pet Insurance
• Casual Dress Code
• Catered Lunch & Snacks 
• Discounts on Panasonic products
• Company Social Events

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by law or company policy. All qualified individuals are required to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. Pre-employment drug testing is required for safety sensitive positions or as may otherwise be required by contract or law. All candidates must have valid authorization to work in the U.S. Thank you for your interest.