Principal AI Researcher

Yugal Tech Academy; Dublin; On-site; EUR 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Dublin is seeking a Principal AI Researcher focused on Autonomous AI Agents. The position involves leading research into Foundation Model architectures and Agentic AI systems for telecommunications. Candidates should hold a PhD and have extensive experience in AI/ML research, with a strong publication record. Responsibilities include mentoring, publishing research, and translating prototypes into production systems. Ideal candidates are experts in Reinforcement Learning and Python. This is a senior role with significant visibility in the company's AI strategy.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in AI/ML research with a strong publication record.
• Deep expertise in Reinforcement Learning and multi-agent systems.
• Experience with reasoning systems and autonomous decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Lead original research on Foundation Models and multi-agent systems.
• Design autonomous AI agent architectures for network optimization.
• Publish research at top AI conferences and develop production-ready systems.

Skills

Reinforcement Learning

LLM architectures

multi-agent systems

Python

PyTorch

Education

PhD in AI, Machine Learning, or Computer Science

Tools

distributed training frameworks

Job description

About Huawei R&D Ireland
Huawei’s Irish R&D Centre in Dublin is one of the company’s most advanced global research hubs, focused on pioneering next-generation AI, telecommunications, and autonomous systems. Huawei spends over $20 billion annually on R&D globally, making it one of the world’s largest R&D investors. The Dublin lab specifically focuses on applying advanced AI techniques — including Agentic AI, Foundation Models, and Reinforcement Learning — to solve frontier problems in intelligent network management.

Role Overview

As a Principal AI Researcher focused on Autonomous AI Agents, you will lead original research into Foundation Model architectures and Agentic AI systems specifically designed for telecommunication network applications. This is a senior, high-visibility position within Huawei’s global AI strategy. Your research will be published in top-tier venues and directly translated into production-grade systems that manage and optimize global telecom networks at unprecedented scale.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead original research on Foundation Models, Agentic Reinforcement Learning, and multi-agent coordination systems
• Design and experiment with novel autonomous AI agent architectures for network planning, optimization, and self-healing
• Publish research at top AI conferences (NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR, IEEE ComSoc)
• Develop reasoning and planning modules that allow agents to autonomously manage complex network states
• Collaborate with international R&D teams across China, Germany, Canada, and Ireland on joint research agendas
• Translate research prototypes into production-ready AI systems deployed in live network environments
• Mentor junior researchers and guide the team’s technical roadmapEngage with academic partnerships and represent Huawei at AI research forums

Required Skills & Qualifications

• PhD in AI, Machine Learning, or Computer Science (strongly preferred)
• 7+ years of experience in AI/ML research with a strong publication record
• Deep expertise in Reinforcement Learning, LLM architectures, and multi-agent systems
• Proficiency in Python, PyTorch, and distributed training frameworks
• Experience with reasoning systems, agent planning, and autonomous decision-making
• Background in telecommunications or network systems is a major advantage