P R&D Manager – AI

4 hours ago

Ramat Gan, Tel Aviv, Israel Kroll Consulting Full time ₪100,000 - ₪120,000 per year

VP R&D Manager – AI / Computer Vision | Early-Stage Industrial Automation Startup

We are looking for a
hands-on VP R&D Manager
to join a
young, early-stage startup
developing advanced
AI-based computer vision
software for automation and robotics.

The company's customers are
global industrial leaders
across the
medical devices, defense and space, automotive, and electronics sectors
.

This is a rare opportunity to join at an early stage and play a key role in building both the product and the R&D organization from the ground up. The company currently has a
small, talented team of 5 engineers
(software and algorithms) that is expected to
grow to around 10 within the next year
.

Because the team is still small, this role requires a
very hands-on leader
who will stay
close to the code
, conduct
code reviews
and guide technical design and implementation personally — while progressively scaling the team and infrastructure.

The position reports directly to the CEO and is part of the company's management team.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and grow the R&D team — from 5 engineers today to around 10 within the next year.
  • Stay close to the code: conduct reviews, provide architectural guidance, and ensure technical excellence.
  • Define and execute the company's R&D and product strategy in alignment with business goals.
  • Drive end-to-end development of products and features, from concept to deployment.
  • Collaborate closely with the CTO, product, sales, and manufacturing teams.
  • Evaluate and integrate emerging technologies to maintain a competitive edge.

Requirements

  • Proven experience in building and managing small, high-performing R&D teams.
  • Deep understanding of
    software architecture, computer vision, AI, and algorithms
    .
  • Ability and motivation to remain hands-on in an early-stage startup environment.
  • Background in developing software for
    industrial sectors
    (medical, defense, automotive, or electronics).
  • Startup mindset — proactive, adaptable, and comfortable working in dynamic conditions.
  • B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Computer Science, Mathematics, or Engineering.
  • 7+ years of progressive R&D and leadership experience.

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