Director, Physical AI
Runway
About this role
This role builds Runway's Physical AI business from early pilots to production, turning research capability into measurable customer outcomes. You will work directly with customers to validate that world models transfer to the real world, shape product and research priorities, and help define a new market. It is an early-stage role with significant upside and direct impact on product and go-to-market strategy.
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About Runway
runwayml.comRunway is an AI-powered creative platform for generating and editing images and video—offering text-to-video, image-to-video, upscaling, background removal, and other model-driven effects—inside a browser-based editor. It combines generative AI models, modular “apps,” and real‑time collaborative editing so creators, filmmakers, designers, and teams can iterate quickly on visual content. The platform serves individual creators and professional studios with scalable processing, integrations, and export options for production pipelines. Millions use Runway for prototyping, VFX, and production because of its ease of use and cutting-edge generative tools.
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About Runway
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Leadership Team
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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Salary
$280k – $350k
per year