AI Research Engineer

Placements24; Kimberley; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Fully remote

Career development

Advanced tools

AI frontier team

Job summary

Placements24's client seeks an innovative AI Research Engineer to join their fully remote research division. You will contribute to groundbreaking AI research and translate theory into scalable solutions across ML, DL, and RL.

Collaborate with leading AI scientists, design novel algorithms, build prototypes, publish findings, and help shape product roadmaps. Requires a strong academic background and a proven track record in AI research; remote collaboration across time zones is essential.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in CS/AI or related quantitative field.
• Proven AI research experience via publications, patents, or major projects.
• Strong Python programming with ML/DL libraries (TensorFlow, PyTorch).
• Solid understanding of ML algorithms, statistics, and data analysis.
• Experience with software development practices in a research setting.
• Ability to work independently in a remote, collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct R&D in AI fields including deep learning, RL, and predictive modeling.
• Design, implement, and test novel AI algorithms and architectures.
• Build proof-of-concept systems to demonstrate new techniques.
• Collaborate with AI scientists to validate findings and integrate into roadmaps.
• Analyze results, document findings, and contribute to publications/patents.
• Stay current with academic and industry AI research.

Skills

Python

ML/DL libraries

Statistical modeling

Data analysis

Software development

Remote collaboration

Independent work

Education

Master's or Ph.D. in CS/AI

Tools

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for an innovative AI Research Engineer to join their fully remote, forward-thinking research division. You will contribute to groundbreaking research and development in artificial intelligence, translating theoretical concepts into practical, scalable solutions. This role involves experimenting with novel algorithms, building prototypes, and collaborating with a team of leading AI experts to advance the state-of-the-art in areas such as machine learning, deep learning, and reinforcement learning. If you are driven by discovery and eager to solve challenging AI problems remotely, this position is ideal.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct research and development in advanced AI fields, including deep learning, reinforcement learning, and predictive modeling.
• Design, implement, and test novel algorithms and AI architectures.
• Build proof-of-concept systems and prototypes to demonstrate the viability of new AI techniques.
• Collaborate with AI scientists and engineers to validate research findings and integrate them into product roadmaps.
• Analyse experimental results, document findings, and contribute to research publications and patents.
• Stay abreast of the latest academic and industry research in artificial intelligence.

Requirements

• Master's or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, or a related quantitative field.
• Proven experience in AI research, demonstrated through publications, patents, or significant project contributions.
• Strong programming skills in Python, with experience in ML/DL libraries (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch).
• Solid understanding of machine learning algorithms, statistical modeling, and data analysis.
• Experience with software development practices and working in a research environment.
• Ability to work independently and effectively in a remote, collaborative setting.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Fully remote work arrangement, offering unparalleled flexibility.
• Significant opportunities for career advancement and professional development.
• Access to advanced research tools and computational resources.
• Be part of a team pushing the frontiers of AI research.