Junior Machine Learning Scientist (Contract)

QARL AI; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

An innovative AI startup in Montreal is seeking a skilled AI Algorithms Engineer for a 1-month contract focused on optimizing generative AI algorithms for 2D human portrait animation. The ideal candidate should have a Ph.D. in Computer Science and experience in generative AI, cloud computing, and containerization technologies. This role offers competitive compensation, a chance for conversion to full-time, and a collaborative work environment with industry leaders.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Remote friendly work arrangement

Regular team lunches

Stipends for continuous learning

Opportunity to work with top experts in AI

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with generative AI research is essential.
• Experience in virtualization and containerization is required.
• Proficiency in cloud computing platforms is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Lead a 1-month project to fine-tune generative AI algorithms.
• Collaborate to enhance understanding and performance of algorithms.
• Document findings for knowledge transfer.
• Provide technical support for production integration.

Skills

Generative AI research

Virtualization and containerization

Cloud computing

Education

Doctorate (Ph. D.) in Computer Science

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

GCP

Azure

Job description

ABOUT THE COMPANY

QARL is an early-stage startup building next-generation interactive AI-powered digital humans. Our mission is to reinvent how people learn with fun, interactive video agents. Founded in 2024, we’re a small but mighty team led by serial entrepreneur and 3X exited founder Paul Kruszewski. Supported by leading partners including Google and AWS, we’re moving fast and pushing boundaries to define the future of human-machine interaction.

OPPORTUNITY

In this 1-month contract role, you will dive deep into fine-tuning and optimizing state-of-the-art AI algorithms that bring 2D human portrait animation and digital avatars to life with unprecedented responsiveness. This is a rare opportunity to work on bleeding-edge technology alongside experienced leadership and a top notch technical team. This position has the potential to extend to a full-time position for the right candidate.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with:

• Generative AI research,
• Virtualization and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes, etc),
• Cloud computing (AWS, GCP, Azure).

Primary responsibilities

• Lead a focused 1-month project to fine-tune and optimize generative AI algorithms for real-time 2D human portrait animation.
• Collaborate with team members and leadership to enhance understanding and control of the algorithm\'s performance and fidelity.
• Document findings and recommendations to facilitate knowledge transfer and future development.
• Provide technical support to development team members in integrating and deploying the algorithm into production.

Education level

Education level: Doctorate (Ph. D.) in Computer Science (or related fields). Preferably with a track record of independent scientific research in generative AI.

BENEFITS

• Competitive compensation package, with the possibility of converting to full-time employment,
• Remote friendly with in-person work days on Tuesdays and Thursdays
• Regular team lunches,
• Stipends applicable towards continuous learning and subscriptions to Anthropic Claude AI,
• Work with one of the world’s best teams in artificial emotional intelligent and digital humans,
• Be part of the team that changes how humans interact with AI.