Full-Time
Character.AI
51-200 employees
AI platform for creating virtual characters
No salary listed
Senior
Menlo Park, CA, USA
- Have 5+ years of experience at leading chat, social media, or UGC product companies
- Have a strong intuition for choosing the right questions to ask and quickly driving to key insights
- Excel at turning findings into actionable next steps and working with engineering to execute
- Enjoy leaning into high velocity experimentation
- Are capable of standing up Character.AI's data science efforts, including the tools and systems that you will need to work effectively as we scale
- Monetization (ads, subscriptions, gamifications, etc) B2B Marketplaces
Character AI provides a platform for creating and managing virtual characters that possess distinct personalities. These characters can engage with users in a realistic way, enhancing interactions in various digital settings. The platform is utilized by game developers to create immersive characters that improve gameplay, as well as by businesses to develop virtual customer service agents that offer a more personalized experience compared to traditional automated systems. Character AI operates on a subscription or licensing model, ensuring clients have ongoing access to the platform and its updates. This approach, combined with the growing demand in the AI market, positions Character AI for significant growth and success.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
Series A
Total Funding
$150M
Headquarters
Menlo Park, California
Founded
2021
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Google's acquisition validates Character.AI's cost-efficient AI technology.
- Testing games on the platform could boost user engagement and retention.
- The growing AI market offers significant expansion opportunities for Character.AI.
What critics are saying
- DeepSeek's popularity surge poses competitive pressure on Character.AI.
- PIN AI's privacy-focused model may attract users away from Character.AI.
- Google's acquisition might lead to strategic shifts affecting client relationships.
What makes Character.AI unique
- Character.AI offers unique AI characters with distinct personalities for user interaction.
- The platform supports diverse applications, from gaming to customer service enhancement.
- Character.AI's in-house neural language models drive creativity and idea generation.
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