Senior Research Scientist

Leonardo.Ai; Edmonton; Remote; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in AI research is seeking a Senior Research Scientist to join their global team. The role focuses on advancing generative AI technologies, leading multimodal research, and developing foundational models. Candidates should have a strong background in AI, proven research experience, and a collaborative mindset. The company promotes an inclusive culture and offers flexible work arrangements, emphasizing growth and impactful work.

Benefits

Flexible Work Environment

Continuous Learning Opportunities

Inclusive Culture

Empowering Growth

Qualifications

• Experience in text-to-image, video comprehension and synthesis.
• Record of peer-reviewed publications and contributions to open-source projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead research in multimodal AI, including image, video, 3D, and language modelling.
• Architect, train, and evaluate foundational models.
• Engage in exploratory research to improve model outcomes.

Skills

Multimodal AI Expertise

Foundational Model Building

Advanced Model Architectures

Technical Proficiency

Collaborative Attitude

Education

PhD or Master’s in AI

Tools

Python

PyTorch

Jax

Job description

Leonardo.Ai seeks a Senior Research Scientist to join our expanding global AI team.

We're advancing our generative AI platform to empower millions, regardless of expertise, with intuitive tools for creating high-quality images and videos. Now part of Canva, we're building a world-class R&D team to seamlessly integrate AI products, tools, and features, making creativity limitless for nearly a quarter of a billion users.

The Role:

As a Senior Researcher, you will play a pivotal role in building and training new foundational models as we advance further into image, video, 3D, and language modelling. We are working at the cutting edge of what’s possible and pushing every day to go beyond it.

Responsibilities:

1. Lead Multimodal Research: Spearhead research in multimodal AI, including image, video, 3D, and language modelling. Drive cross-modal innovation to address complex challenges across media types.
2. Foundational Model Development: Architect, train, and evaluate foundational models.
3. Research and Application: Engage in exploratory research to gain new insights and apply them to improve model outcomes.

Skills we love you to have:

1. Multimodal AI Expertise: Experience in text-to-image, video comprehension and synthesis, 3D generation, with knowledge of training LLMs for multimodal applications.
2. Foundational Model Building and GPU Proficiency: Skill in building foundational models from scratch, leveraging GPU technology for performance and scaling.
3. Advanced Model Architectures: Background in GANs, transformers, and diffusion models, especially for multimodal applications, keeping up with industry advancements.
4. Academic and Open-Source Contributions: Record of peer-reviewed publications and contributions to open-source projects.
5. Technical Proficiency: Expertise in Python, frameworks such as PyTorch or Jax, and cloud computing.
6. Collaborative Attitude: Strong team player experienced in cross-functional collaboration.
7. Competitive Edge: Stay ahead of industry trends through AI literature, competitors, and emerging technologies, helping us maintain our market edge.
8. Educational Background: PhD or Master’s in AI or a related field with proven research experience.

Our Culture:

• Inclusive Culture: We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and empowered.
• Flexible Work Environment: Enjoy the flexibility to work remotely or from our vibrant offices across Australia.
• Empowering Growth: We prioritize your development with continuous learning opportunities and career growth tailored to your goals.
• Impactful Work: Join us in shaping the future of AI with innovative projects that make a meaningful impact.

Next Steps:

If you are passionate about AI research, have a history of implementing AI models (open source or proprietary), and are eager to bring models to production, this role might be perfect for you.

We encourage you to apply and start the conversation, whether you’re based in Canada or overseas.