SVP of AI and Computer Vision

Job description:

Responsibilities:

• Define and execute the company's AI and CV strategy for automated sports data collection, video intelligence, and platform scalability.
• Lead the design and build of cloud-based AI pipelines utilizing AWS tools such as SageMaker, Rekognition, Bedrock, Kinesis Video Streams, and Lambda.
• Oversee teams developing real-time CV models for player/object tracking, ball trajectory, skeletal keypoints, and broadcast automation.
• Build AI/ML platforms that optimize latency, model accuracy, and computational efficiency under live sports conditions.
• Partner with product leaders to translate technology capabilities into new B2B sports data monetization opportunities.
• Drive best-in-class data quality frameworks, leveraging annotation pipelines, synthetic data generation, and MLOps governance.
• Recruit, develop, and retain top CV/ML scientists, data engineers, and platform architects.
• Collaborate with clients, federations, and ecosystem partners on adoption of automated data capture solutions.

Required profile:

Required Qualifications:

• 15+ years of leadership experience in AI/ML, with at least 7+ years leading CV-centric platforms at scale.
• Proven experience scaling cloud-native architectures on AWS, including real-time ingestion, training, deployment, and monitoring of ML models.
• Deep expertise in computer vision methods (detection, tracking, segmentation, multimodal models).
• Strong command of ML Ops frameworks (SageMaker, Kubeflow, MLFlow, Ray) and modern data pipelines.
• Background working in sports technology, broadcast, or real-time tracking systems preferred.
• Track record of leading large-scale technical organizations (50+ engineers/scientists).
• Strong P&L understanding and ability to align AI investments with business growth objectives.

Desired traits:

• Visionary yet execution-focused leader.
• Comfortable operating in fast-growth, high-stakes sports/media environments.
• Exceptional communicator and executive stakeholder manager.
• Passion for sports, technology, and transforming live experiences through AI

What we offer:

Why work at Stats Perform?

We love sports, but we love diverse thinking more!

We know that diversity brings creativity, so we invite people from all backgrounds to join us. At Stats Perform you can make a difference, by using your skills and experience every day, you'll feel valued and respected for your contribution.

We take care of our colleagues

We like happy and healthy colleagues. You will benefit from things like Mental Health Days Off, 'No Meeting Fridays,' and flexible working schedules.

We pull together to build a better workplace and world for all.

We encourage employees to take part in charitable activities, utilize their 2 days of Volunteering Time Off, support our environmental efforts, and be actively involved in Employee Resource Groups.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Stats Perform

By joining Stats Perform, you'll be part of a team that celebrates diversity. A team that is dedicated to creating an inclusive atmosphere where everyone feels valued and welcome. All employees are collectively responsible for developing and maintaining an inclusive environment. That is why our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion goals underpin our core values.

With increased diversity comes increased innovation and creativity. Ensuring we're best placed to serve our clients and communities. Stats Perform is committed to seeking diversity, equity, and inclusion in all we do.

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