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VP of AI

Nexar

Nexar

Software Engineering, Data Science
London, UK
Posted on Mar 21, 2026
R&D · London · Hybrid

VP of AI

Lead Nexar’s AI vision—scaling cutting-edge models from research to real-world driving, powering ADAS & autonomy, and building a top-tier team to shape the future of mobility.

DESCRIPTION

We are looking for a VP of AI to lead Nexar’s end-to-end AI strategy and execution, from frontier AI model research to production systems deployed across millions of vehicles and in the cloud. This leader will define and scale Nexar’s AI roadmap across computer vision, multimodal foundation models, and autonomous driving intelligence, while leading and growing a team of world-class researchers and engineers working on some of the largest real-world driving datasets in the world. In addition, this leader will be responsible for translating cutting-edge AI research into scalable, production-ready systems powering driver safety, road understanding, and autonomous mobility.

This role requires a rare combination of deep technical expertise, strategic leadership, and product thinking, bridging research, infrastructure, and real-world deployment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Define and lead Nexar’s AI strategy, advancing the company’s capabilities in computer vision, multimodal learning, and frontier AI models for real-world driving environments.

  • Drive and accelerate the development of Nexar's BADAS State-of-the-Art AI models, to power ADAS, Autonomous Driving, Risk Assessment, and a lot more, while leveraging the company’s enormous data scale.

  • Translate cutting-edge research into production, delivering scalable AI models deployed across Nexar’s platform and edge devices.

  • Grow and lead a world-class AI organization, attracting and mentoring top researchers and engineers while fostering a culture of innovation and impact.

  • Partner cross-functionally with Product, Engineering, and Data teams to ensure AI advancements translate into meaningful product capabilities.

  • Represent Nexar externally as an AI leader, contributing to the broader AI ecosystem and positioning Nexar at the forefront of AI for mobility.

REQUIREMENTS

Technical skills & qualifications

  • MS or PhD in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, or a related field.

  • 10+ years experience building and deploying AI-based production systems, ideally in computer vision, multimodal AI, or large-scale data environments, including leadership roles.

  • Proven track record leading and scaling AI / ML organizations.

  • Deep expertise in areas such as:

    • Computer vision and video understanding

    • Multimodal AI models and visual language models (VLMs)

    • Large-scale deep learning and frontier AI models

    • Distributed training and large-scale ML infrastructure

  • Experience in Autonomous Driving, ADAS, Robotics or other Physical AI applications is a must.

  • Strong track record of translating advanced AI research into scalable production systems deployed at scale.

People skills & traits

  • Strong technical communicator who can align teams around complex ideas and actionable plans.

  • Empathetic leader who fosters an environment of trust, collaboration, and high performance.

  • Proactive, hands-on problem solver with a “get things done” mindset.

  • Able to balance short-term execution with long-term engineering excellence and scalability.

WHAT WE OFFER

  • The chance to have a meaningful and positive impact on roads and cities’ safety

  • Flexibility - in schedule, work location, benefits

  • Competitive compensation

  • A fast-paced work environment full of kind, smart, and highly driven people

  • Great professional and personal growth opportunities

  • Regular team-building events and well-being initiatives/facilities

WHO WE ARE

Nexar is a Vision AI company that is organising the physical world as digital information. We are a global, connected, and intelligent network of mobile cameras on the road that uses data to deliver valuable insights and build transformative products in vehicle autonomy and safety.

Our goal is to be the best car camera service in the world, with a vast network of smart, connected cameras across the planet. We are unlocking the power of connected driving to protect our users and build a lasting business, and this is where you come in!

We’re looking for passionate, forward-thinking people to help us execute this incredible opportunity and drive the future of connected driving technology. Join us in shaping a safer, smarter world.

Department
R&D
Locations
London
Remote status
Hybrid
Yearly salary
£220,000 - £260,000
Employment type
Full-time
Contact Inês Pinto Talent Acquisition Specialist – HR

About Nexar

Nexar is a Vision AI company that is organizing the physical world as digital information. We are a global, connected, and intelligent network of mobile cameras on the road that uses data to deliver valuable insights and build transformative products in vehicle autonomy and safety.

Our goal is to be the best car camera service in the world, with a vast network of smart, connected cameras across the planet. We are unlocking the power of connected driving to protect our users and build a lasting business, and this is where you come in!

We’re looking for passionate, forward-thinking people to help us execute this incredible opportunity and drive the future of connected driving technology. Join us in shaping a safer, smarter world.

Founded in 2015
Co-workers 100+
R&D · London · Hybrid

VP of AI

Lead Nexar’s AI vision—scaling cutting-edge models from research to real-world driving, powering ADAS & autonomy, and building a top-tier team to shape the future of mobility.