Senior AI Reseacher

Nexar; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Vision AI company in the UK is seeking a Senior AI Researcher to drive innovation in deep learning and computer vision. You will conduct transformative AI research, collaborate with engineers, and help create life-saving AI products. The role requires a Ph.D. and extensive experience in AI technologies, offering competitive compensation and professional growth opportunities.

Benefits

Flexibility in schedule and work location

Competitive compensation

Professional and personal growth opportunities

Regular team-building events

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience developing deep-learning/computer vision algorithms.
• Creative and innovative problem-solving skills.
• Strong team player with excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on cutting-edge AI technologies, including deep learning and computer vision.
• Transform large datasets into impactful AI products.
• Collaborate closely with engineering to integrate research projects into production.

Skills

Deep learning

Computer vision

Generative AI

Python programming

Education

Ph.D. in Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, or relevant field

Tools

PyTorch

Job description

DESCRIPTION

We are on a quest to scale our AI team with individuals who are not only brilliant and passionate but also driven by our mission to reshape the future of mobility. As a Senior AI Researcher, you will be at the forefront of this transformative journey, pushing the boundaries of AI and contributing significantly to our cutting‑edge projects.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Cutting‑Edge AI Research Scientist: Conduct research and development on cutting‑edge AI technologies, including deep learning and computer vision, with an emphasis on generative AI models.
• Multimodal AI Modeling Specialist: Key research domains include large multimodality models (vision, language, audio, action), open‑vocabulary scene understanding, large‑scale retrieval, self‑supervised learning, visual localization and knowledge‑distillation for edge‑AI applications.
• AI Product Transformation: Transform our massive large‑scale datasets into impactful, life‑saving AI products.
• Research‑Engineering Collaboration: Work closely with the engineering team on planning and integrating your research projects into production.
• User‑Centric Research: Work closely with product and business development teams to understand the user and business needs and to translate them into research objectives.

REQUIREMENTS

Technical skills & qualifications

• Advanced degree (Ph.D. preferred) in Computer Science / Physics / Mathematics or any relevant field.
• Strong background in deep learning, computer vision, generative AI and algorithms.
• 5+ years of hands‑on experience developing deep‑learning/computer vision algorithms.
• Hands‑on experience with at least one major deep learning framework (e.g., PyTorch).
• Strong programming skills in Python.

People skills & traits

• Creative and innovative problem‑solving skills with a passion for cutting‑edge technologies and product delivery.
• Strong team player and self‑learner with excellent communication skills.
• Get things done attitude.

WHAT WE OFFER

• The chance to have a meaningful and positive impact on roads and cities’ safety.
• Flexibility – in schedule, work location, benefits.
• Competitive compensation.
• A fast‑paced work environment full of kind, smart, and highly driven people.
• Great professional and personal growth opportunities.
• Regular team‑building events and well‑being initiatives/facilities.

WHO WE ARE

Nexar is a Vision AI company that is organising the physical world as digital information. We are a global, connected, and intelligent network of mobile cameras on the road that uses data to deliver valuable insights and build transformative products in vehicle autonomy and safety.

Our goal is to be the best car camera service in the world, with a vast network of smart, connected cameras across the planet. We are unlocking the power of connected driving to protect our users and build a lasting business, and this is where you come in!

We’re looking for passionate, forward‑thinking people to help us execute this incredible opportunity and drive the future of connected driving technology. Join us in shaping a safer, smarter world.