VP Criteo AI Lab

What You'll Do: Shape the Future of AI in Commerce   Criteo is looking for an exceptional AI leader to head the   Criteo AI Lab (CAIL)   and define the next generation of AI innovation for one of the world's largest commerce media platforms.   This is a unique opportunity to lead   a world-class organization of over   70 AI researchers and engineers , while providing strategic leadership across a broader AI ecosystem spanning Performance Media, Retail Media, and Platform. Together, these teams advance scientific discovery, build foundational AI technologies, and drive AI-first product innovation at global scale.   As Head of CAIL, you will define Criteo's long-term AI vision, accelerate the adoption of   state-of-the-art   deep learning across our products, and help establish Criteo as a recognized leader in AI innovation worldwide.   Your Mission   CAIL is the engine of AI innovation at Criteo.   Its mission spans   scientific research, technological innovation, and product influence , transforming   cutting-edge   AI into scalable capabilities that power the future of commerce.   As VP of CAIL, you will:   Define and execute Criteo's AI vision for the next three years.   Lead and inspire a multidisciplinary team of over 70 AI researchers and engineers, while aligning and influencing AI teams across Performance Media, Retail Media, and Platform to deliver Criteo's long-term AI vision.   Accelerate the adoption of   state-of-the-art   deep learning and modern AI techniques throughout Criteo's products and platforms.   Close the gap between breakthrough research and production by transforming scientific advances into scalable AI capabilities.   Partner closely with Product, Engineering and Executive Leadership to shape AI-first products and influence the company roadmap.   Drive innovation across deep learning, generative AI, machine learning, online decision making, recommendation systems, trustworthy AI, and AI infrastructure.   Represent Criteo externally through conferences, publications, customer engagements, industry   forums   and interactions with regulators.   Foster a culture of scientific excellence, innovation,   collaboration   and continuous learning.   What You'll Help Build   Under your leadership, CAIL will continue to:   Advance the scientific frontier in AI through original research and publications.   Develop the foundational AI technologies powering Criteo's products.   Influence the next generation of AI-native commerce experiences.   Build production-ready deep learning models and shared AI platforms.   Position Criteo as a global reference for AI-driven commerce and Smart Markets.   The Challenges   This role offers an opportunity to tackle some of the industry's most exciting AI challenges:   Accelerate Criteo's ambition to reach   state-of-the-art   performance in deep learning deployed at production scale.   Bring focus and strategic…