Applied Scientist

Inception; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Education support

Leave benefits

Outstanding learning and development opportunities

Job summary

Inception, based in the UAE, is searching for a highly proficient Applied Scientist. This role involves developing efficient deep-learning and generative AI algorithms, working closely with product development teams. Candidates should hold an M.Sc. or Ph.D. in respective fields, have at least 6 years of experience, and a track record in AI-related research. The company offers a competitive remuneration package including healthcare and a hybrid work policy.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of experience in developing AI algorithms for various modalities.
• Track record of conducting high-level research evidenced by publications in peer-reviewed journals.

Responsibilities

• Engage in design, analysis, and optimization of AI algorithms.
• Collaborate with teams for continual improvement of AI models.
• Provide technical support to business development team.

Skills

Deep-learning algorithms

Generative AI

Computer Vision

Natural Language Processing

Speech and Audio

Excellent communication skills

Education

M.Sc. or Ph.D. in computer science or AI-related field

Job description

Inception, a G42 company, is the region’s leading innovator of AI-powered domain-specific as well as industry-agnostic products, built on a rich heritage of research and development. Within the G42 ecosystem, Inception functions as the core intelligence layer – transforming data and compute infrastructure into real-world, applied AI solutions. Beyond its commercial endeavors, Inception is committed to creating positive societal impact. For more information, please visit www.inceptionai.ai

Overview

Inception is seeking a highly proficient and accomplished Applied Scientist, with a proven track record, to develop efficient deep-learning and generative AI algorithms and conceive innovative AI-centric models. This role offers a unique opportunity to work closely with our product development teams, applying emerging technologies across a diverse range of applications.

The opportunity

Join a fast-paced, future-driven company and become part of a dynamic, forward-thinking team with the most extensive AI service repository and a mission to establish itself as the premier AI Platform-as-a-Service for businesses and developers alike. Inception is the UAE’s national-scale enabler in AI Research and Development. Partnering with Microsoft’s AI SaaS, we offer domain-specific Agentic AI Orchestrator platforms utilizing reasoning agents for precise and cost-effective services. Our focus includes AI incubation, IP creation, applied AI R&D, and AI investment products. By creating models tailored to specific domains and languages, we ensure superior accuracy and efficiency. Collaborating with top universities and industry giants to drive significant advancements in AI technology within the region.

Responsibilities

• Engage in the design, analysis and optimization of foundational and applied research to power state-of-the-art AI algorithms and model capabilities at Inception. This involves staying well-informed of emerging trends, understanding and manipulating complex datasets, and conceptualizing models that are innovative and applicable to real-world scenarios.
• Work on comprehensive solutions that integrate various modalities, including text, audio, and visual data, enhancing the AI’s ability to understand and interpret human interaction in a nuanced manner.
• Collaborate with researchers and engineers across teams at Inception for the design, development, and continual improvement of AI algorithms, ensuring implementations are optimized for efficiency, reliability, and scalability.
• Work alongside product development teams to integrate new algorithms and models into broader product offerings, conduct proofs of concept as per client needs, ensuring innovations translate into tangible benefits for users and stakeholders.
• Propose scenarios where AI techniques could improve the efficiency of customers’ businesses.
• Provide pre‑sales and post‑sales technical support to the business development team.

Qualifications

Skills and attributes for success include cost savings achieved, number of use cases investigated & datasets mined, number of innovations/POCs deployed, number of existing processes optimized, and customer NPS.

To qualify, you must have

• M.Sc. or Ph.D. degree in computer science, engineering, or AI-related field. Specialization in Computer Vision, Natural Language Processing or Speech and Audio are highly desirable.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in developing AI algorithms for various modalities.
• Track record of conducting high-level research, preferably evidenced by publications in peer-reviewed journals or a history of product-driven research and development.

Ideally, you’ll also need

• A highly curious and inquisitive approach to problem‑solving.
• In-depth knowledge of the latest developments in AI and machine learning.
• Excellent communication skills.

What We Look For

If you are a performance-driven, inquisitive mind with the agility to adapt to ambiguity, you will fit right in. You should be eager to explore opportunities to build meaningful collaborations with stakeholders and aspire to create unique customer‑centric solutions. Bias for action and a passion to conquer new frontiers in the AI space is at the heart of the Inception community.

What Working At Inception Offers

• Culture: An open, diverse and inclusive environment with a global vision that encourages personal growth and focuses on ground‑breaking, industry‑first innovations.
• Career: Outstanding learning, development & growth opportunities via structured training programs and innovative, high‑tech projects.
• Work‑Life: A hybrid work policy to strike the perfect balance between office and home.
• Rewards: A competitive remuneration package with a host of perks including healthcare, education support, leave benefits and more.