Head of AI, Omio
Comparison & booking website for public transport
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Comparison & booking website for public transport
201-500 employees
Be an early applicant
201-500 employees
Company mission
Omio's mission is to bring together more than 1,000 transportation providers across trains, buses, flights, ferries, cars, and airport transfers to make it easier for travellers to focus on what really matters: the journey.
Role
Who you are
- Master’s or PhD in Computer Science, AI, Machine Learning, Data Science, or a related field
- Extensive knowledge of AI/ML algorithms, deep learning, NLP, computer vision, and related technologies
- 8+ years of experience in AI/ML roles, with a proven track record of deploying AI solutions at scale
- Previous experience leading AI projects and teams in a startup, tech company, or research institution
- Demonstrated ability to apply AI across multiple domains, including product development and business process automation
- Experience with AI platforms, frameworks, and tools such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn, etc
- Expertise in Python, R, or other relevant programming languages
- Proficient in data science and AI techniques (e.g., supervised/unsupervised learning, reinforcement learning, neural networks)
- Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) for AI deployment
- Strong leadership and mentoring skills with the ability to inspire a technical team
- Excellent communication skills, able to convey complex AI concepts to non-technical stakeholders
- Experience working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment, balancing long-term strategy with hands-on implementation
What the job involves
- Omio is seeking a Head of Artificial Intelligence to lead our artificial intelligence initiatives
- This role is instrumental in driving innovation by applying cutting-edge AI solutions to enhance our products and optimize internal systems
- You will oversee the development of AI strategies, manage AI/ML models, and guide cross-functional teams to implement AI-driven solutions that align with our business objectives
- Define and lead the AI strategy, identifying key areas where AI can be applied to drive product innovation and improve business operations
- Collaborate with leadership to integrate AI initiatives with the overall business strategy
- Develop, train, and deploy machine learning (ML) models to enhance product functionality, personalization, automation, and scalability
- Lead the integration of AI tools into internal processes to improve efficiency (e.g., automating decision-making, optimizing workflows, enhancing data analysis)
- Build and lead a high-performing AI team, providing mentorship and fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product, engineering, and data science, to define AI-driven product features
- Ensure clear communication of AI initiatives to non-technical stakeholders, translating complex concepts into actionable insights
- Stay ahead of industry trends, emerging technologies, and academic advancements in AI and ML
- Drive research and experimentation, exploring new algorithms, models, and approaches to AI/ML applications
- Encourage innovation, including testing of new AI methodologies and technologies
- Oversee the collection, storage, and management of large datasets for training and testing AI models
- Ensure ethical AI development, maintaining transparency, fairness, and compliance with data protection regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA)
- Develop scalable AI solutions that can be integrated into our products and infrastructure
- Monitor and optimize the performance of AI models, ensuring continuous improvement through feedback loops and model retraining
- Manage the AI budget, ensuring resource allocation aligns with strategic priorities
- Evaluate and engage with external partners, vendors, and tools to support the company’s AI initiatives
Our take
The internet has made traveling extremely easy in comparison to the past, with information on most public transport methods and routes being available online. Despite this abundance of information, complex trips often require research and fare comparison across many different websites, a process that calls for a more integrated solution.
Omio provides a universal travel comparison tool for trains, buses, flights, ferries, and airport transfers across over 1,000 worldwide travel partners. Whilst there are many existing comparison platforms for specific transport methods such as Skyscanner for flights and TheTrainLine for buses, Omio has taken a unique approach by providing information on all major public transport methods within an integrated app. Furthermore, the company’s inspiration magazine The Window Seat and mobile application contribute towards an end-to-end travel assistant that stands out from competitors.
Not too long ago, the company raised series E funding that is being put towards reviving global expansion activities that had temporarily been put on hold, including through strategic mergers and acquisitions. Whilst it has re-approached earlier expansion plans, the company is doing so with greater discipline.
Steph
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
Some candidates hear
back within 2 weeks
20% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 7 rounds)
Jun 2022
$80m
SERIES E
Aug 2020
$100m
CONVERTIBLE
Total funding: $476m
Company benefits
- Modern, welcoming office spaces across the world
- Compensated sabbatical for long-term employees
- Flexible work, including worldwide remote work for 6 weeks
- Discounted Urban Sports Club memberships
- Annual birthday holiday
- Bring your dog to work
- One additional day of annual leave per year of service
- Annual travel benefits and educational allowances
Company values
- We move as one - We lift each other up, celebrate our achievements, and acknowledge our failures
- We are pioneers - We foster a mindset where anything is possible. We strive to challenge the status quo
- We move mountains - We champion every journey like its our own and persevere through any obstacle
- We build with purpose - We keep things simple, focused, and purposeful to change the world of travel for the better
Company HQ
Friedrichshain, Berlin, Germany
Articles
Leadership
Naren Shaam
(CEO)Graduated from Harvard Business School in 2010. Founded Omio as CEO in 2012. Previously worked as an Associate for Winchester Capital Management and as a Global Product Manager for CUMMINS, Inc.
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