9 days ago

Research And Development Manager

Gotfriends

On Site
Full Time
₪450,000
Tel Aviv District, Israel

Job Overview

Job TitleResearch And Development Manager
Job TypeFull Time
CategoryCommerce
Experience5 Years
DegreeMaster
Offered Salary₪450,000
LocationTel Aviv District, Israel

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Job Description

Research And Development Manager

Gotfriends is a leading Global Intelligence & Digital Forensics company renowned for developing advanced analytics and investigative platforms for government and law enforcement sectors. As a major industry player with a massive global footprint, Gotfriends is now establishing a specialized AI Innovation Lab to pioneer the next generation of investigative tools.

The AI Innovation Lab serves as the company’s strategic engine for breakthrough technologies, focusing on the next generation of AI-driven investigative tools.

Located in the Central District (ideally situated near the train station), Gotfriends operates a hybrid model with two days of remote work per week.

Role Overview

  • Leading and managing the AI Innovation Lab, overseeing a multidisciplinary team of 10 professionals, including Software Engineers, Data Engineers, and Data Scientists.
  • Architecting and driving the development of new products based on LLMs, Generative AI, and advanced RAG pipelines.
  • Responsible for the productization of AI Agents and complex AI-driven workflows from research to full production.
  • Shaping the technical strategy, choosing technology stacks, and designing end-to-end solutions in Hybrid environments (Cloud/GCP & On-Prem).
  • Maintaining high-level strategic focus while remaining Hands-on (approx. 20%) to drive technical excellence.
  • Collaborating with AI researchers and senior stakeholders to translate advanced innovation into scalable global impact.

Requirements

  • 5 years of senior R&D management experience (Group Manager level or equivalent, beyond Team Lead) – Mandatory.
  • Proven experience managing teams of 8-15 employees (Developers and Data experts) – Mandatory.
  • Expert-level proficiency in Node.js, TypeScript, and Python – Mandatory.
  • Deep hands-on experience with GCP (Google Cloud Platform) – Mandatory.
  • Significant experience in a Corporate / Large-scale Global Company environment – Mandatory.
  • Strong background in AI/ML Productization, specifically with LLMs, RAG, and AI Agents.
  • B.Sc. in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field – Mandatory.
  • Exceptional leadership and communication skills, with the ability to bridge the gap between research-level AI and robust production systems.

Key skills/competency

  • R&D Management
  • AI Innovation
  • LLM Development
  • Generative AI
  • RAG Pipelines
  • AI Agents
  • Productization
  • Technical Strategy
  • Team Leadership
  • GCP

Tags:

Research And Development Manager
R&D Management
AI Innovation
LLM Development
Generative AI
RAG Pipelines
AI Agents
Productization
Technical Strategy
Team Leadership
Stakeholder Management
Node.js
TypeScript
Python
GCP
Cloud Architecture
Hybrid Environments
Machine Learning
Artificial Intelligence
Software Engineering
Data Science

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How to Get Hired at Gotfriends

  • Research Gotfriends' culture: Study their mission, values, recent news, and employee testimonials on LinkedIn and Glassdoor, focusing on their work in government and law enforcement sectors and their new AI Innovation Lab.
  • Tailor your resume: Customize your CV to highlight senior R&D management, AI/ML productization, and expertise in Node.js, TypeScript, Python, and GCP, aligning with the Research And Development Manager role.
  • Showcase AI/ML expertise: Prepare to discuss specific projects involving LLMs, RAG, AI Agents, and complex AI-driven workflows, demonstrating your ability to bridge research and production at Gotfriends.
  • Highlight leadership and impact: Emphasize your experience managing multidisciplinary teams (8-15 people) and driving technical excellence within a corporate, global company environment.
  • Practice strategic and technical questions: Be ready to articulate your technical strategy, problem-solving approaches, and how you translate innovation into scalable impact for the Research And Development Manager position.

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