Head of AI/ML & Technology

Building the Future of Autonomous Mission Intelligence

The Opportunity

Merlin Cortex

argest defence and aerospace companies in the world

As our Head of AI/ML & Technology, you won't just build technology – you'll shape the future of how humanity makes its most critical decisions.

About Museigen

Autonomous Mission Intelligence

• Ultra-low latency decision-making

  at unprecedented scale

• Advanced optimization techniques

  that push the boundaries of computational efficiency

• Intelligent multi-agent coordination

  for complex distributed operations

• Seamless deployment flexibility

  from tactical edge to enterprise scale

• Military-grade security and compliance

  architecture from the ground up

We're at an inflexion point where our proven pilots are converting to production deployments, and we need a visionary technical leader to scale our impact globally.

The Role

As Head of AI/ML & Technology, you'll be the technical force multiplier who transforms our ambitious vision into a deployed reality. This isn't about managing sprints or optimizing databases – it's about architecting AI systems that operate at the intersection of cutting-edge computer science and real-world mission criticality.

You will:

• Own the technical vision

  for a platform that operates at massive scale while maintaining mission-critical reliability

• Lead breakthrough innovations

  in optimization and distributed intelligence, positioning us at the forefront of emerging computational paradigms

• Architect autonomous systems

  that coordinate complex operations across diverse domains

• Drive technical strategy

  across our product portfolio serving defence, aerospace, and critical infrastructure sectors

• Build and inspire

  a world-class engineering team, scaling from our current core to 50+ engineers

• Navigate complex technical decisions

  , balancing performance, security, and operational constraints

• Interface with customers

  , including defence ministries, Fortune 500 aerospace companies, and critical infrastructure providers

• Shape our R&D roadmap

  , balancing immediate customer needs with breakthrough innovations in next-generation computing

What We're Looking For

Essential Expertise:

• Deep technical depth

  in distributed systems, real-time processing, and AI/ML architectures

• Proven track record

  of building and scaling mission-critical systems (defence/aerospace experience highly valued)

• Hands-on leadership

  – you can architect complex systems while guiding technical teams

• Experience with autonomous systems

  , intelligent agents, or distributed AI architectures

• Strong foundation

  in advanced algorithms and optimization techniques

• Security-first mindset

  with understanding of enterprise and government compliance requirements

The Intangibles:

• Mission-driven mindset

  – our technology saves lives and protects sovereignty; this should energize you

• Comfortable with ambiguity

  – we're inventing new categories, not following playbooks

• Strategic thinking

  paired with tactical execution – you can see the 5-year vision and deliver today

• Exceptional communication

  – translating complex technical concepts for diverse stakeholders

• Global perspective

  – our customers span continents; experience with international deployments is valuable

• Intellectual courage

  to challenge assumptions and pursue non-obvious solutions

Why This Role, Why Now

• Massive Market Opportunity

  : The intersection of AI and defence/critical infrastructure represents one of the fastest-growing technology sectors

• Proven Traction

  : We're beyond proof-of-concepts – we have paying customers and validated ROI models showing transformative returns

• Technical Differentiation

  : Our proprietary approaches to optimization and distributed intelligence create capabilities competitors can't match

• First-Mover Advantage

  : We're years ahead in compliance and operational deployment capabilities

• Founding Impact

  : As founding member, you'll have significant stake and fundamental influence on the company’s direction

• Work That Matters

  : Your contributions won't optimize ad clicks – they will protect nations, save lives, and ensure critical infrastructure resilience

Technical Challenges You'll Tackle

• Architecting systems that handle extreme scale while maintaining real-time performance
• Developing novel approaches to distributed consensus and coordination at unprecedented scale
• Creating breakthrough optimization algorithms for computationally complex problems
• Building AI systems that operate reliably in resource-constrained environments
• Designing explainable and auditable AI that meets the highest compliance standards
• Engineering platforms that seamlessly operate across cloud, on-premise, and disconnected environments

The Team

85+ years of combined experience

What We Offer

• Reward/stake

  commensurate with the transformative impact you'll have

• The opportunity to build

  a generational company in a critical sector

• The resources to succeed

  – we're well-funded and investing aggressively in R&D

• Direct customer impact

  – see your technology deployed in real operations within months, not years

• Unparalleled learning

  – work at the forefront of AI, distributed systems, and emerging computing paradigms

• Purpose-driven work

  – build technology that genuinely makes the world safer and more efficient

Ready to Build the Future?

If you're ready to move beyond incremental innovation and build AI systems that redefine what's possible – systems that operate at the intersection of theoretical computer science and operational reality – we want to hear from you.

This is more than a job. It's a chance to be the technical architect of systems that will protect nations, save lives, and transform how humanity's most critical decisions are made.

Museigen is committed to building a diverse team that reflects the global nature of the challenges we solve. We welcome applications from exceptional technologists regardless of background, geography, or traditional credentials.