Rapid Evaluator - AI/ML, X

About the company:

X is Alphabet’s moonshot factory with a mission of inventing and launching “moonshot” technologies that could someday make the world a radically better place. We are a diverse group of inventors and entrepreneurs who build and launch technologies that aim to improve the lives of millions, even billions, of people. Our goal: 10x impact on the world’s most intractable problems, not just 10% improvement. We approach projects that have the aspiration and riskiness of research with the speed and ambition of a startup. As an innovation engine, X focuses on repeatedly turning breakthrough-technology ideas into the foundations for large, sustainable businesses.

The Team:

X’s Rapid Evaluation team has one goal: creating and incubating X’s next moonshots. We are a dynamic team of creative and collaborative engineers, innovative entrepreneurs and scientists that focuses on identifying and de-risking ideas. We develop the foundations upon which groundbreaking products and business can be built upon. We are particularly interested in hiring people who have experience in taking ideas from concept stage to pre-product stage. 

The Role:

In this role as AI/ML Rapid Evaluator, you will be working on a team applying a combination of critical thinking, networking, research, and prototyping to propose and assess hundreds of potential technology-enabled projects. The team's mission is to find or invent new opportunities that have a significant reach and global impact.

We are looking for individuals with an unorthodox mix of skillsets, ranging from entrepreneurial scientists to scientific entrepreneurs who are motivated to change the world for the better.

How you will make 10x Impact:

• Identify, assess, and synthesize new X moonshots ideas
• Roll up your sleeves to de-risk your moonshot ideas from both a technical and business perspective
• Conduct independent and team-based early-stage technical and techno-economic assessments to develop and evaluate potential moonshots
• Lead small technical teams (internal or external experts) to further the state of the art and build proofs of concept
• Develop and refine your moonshot story and pitch, regularly sharing your vision and incorporating feedback from our leadership team

What you should have:

• Completed BA/BS, Masters, and/or PhD or equivalent practical experience
• 10+ years experience working on breakthrough technologies and launch of a deep tech product
• A breadth of technical expertise and interests (including AI/ML)
• Hands-on experience building innovative projects in cross-functional & cross-technology settings
• Experience and comfort with ambiguous, early-stage projects. Ability to create and grow ideas into viable businesses from the chaotic ground up
• Demonstrated ability to source and manage external partnerships around early-stage technology
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; can communicate effectively with executives as well as engineers from a wide range of technical backgrounds

It would be great if you also had:

• Experimental bias and an enthusiasm to get your hands dirty and dive into new areas
• Exceptional ability to quickly pick up new technical topics from semiconductor manufacturing to marine biology
• Tenacity and sense of urgency; the ability to make things happen quickly; ability to thrive in a fast-paced, fluid, and collaborative environment
• Broad awareness of global issues and insights into the interactions between societal trends and emerging technologies
• Both startup experience during various stages of the company’s growth (or lifecycle) and also an understanding around the complexities and nuances of operating within a large corporation will be critical