Research Scientist Core AI

Weekday; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 50,000,000 - 80,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Weekday is seeking a Research Scientist Core AI in Bengaluru to lead cutting‑edge RL and generative AI research, building intelligent agents for complex simulations and production‑ready systems.

You will mentor junior researchers, publish findings, and collaborate with cross‑functional teams to translate theoretical advances into scalable technology, ensuring state‑of‑the‑art performance across our platforms.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or MS in CS, ML, RL with a strong emphasis on RL or generative models.
• 7+ years in AI research or related field.
• Proven track record of published research in top conferences (NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR, CVPR).
• Expertise with RL libraries and generative frameworks.
• Experience with simulation tools (Unity ML-Agents, MuJoCo, PyBullet).
• Strong Python and C++ programming skills; GPU acceleration experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and benchmark advanced reinforcement learning algorithms for real‑world applications.
• Design generative models capable of producing high‑fidelity synthetic data for training and testing agents.
• Build and manage scalable agent frameworks that support multi‑agent coordination and learning.
• Create realistic simulation environments that emulate complex dynamics for policy evaluation.
• Conduct end‑to‑end system integration, ensuring seamless interaction between RL agents and simulation back‑ends.
• Publish research papers, patents, and technical reports to disseminate knowledge.
• Mentor junior scientists and engineers, fostering a culture of learning and collaboration.
• Evaluate emerging AI technologies and propose strategic adoption into product pipelines.
• Collaborate with data engineering teams to curate large‑scale datasets and monitor data quality.
• Present technical findings to stakeholders, translating complex concepts into clear business insights.

Skills

Reinforcement Learning

Generative AI

Python

C++

GPU Acceleration

Research Publication

Cross-functional Leadership

Education

Ph.D. or MS in Computer Science, Machine Learning, or related field

Tools

OpenAI Gym

RLlib

Stable Baselines

Unity ML-Agents

MuJoCo

PyBullet

CUDA

cuDNN

Job description

This role is for one of the Weekday's clients

Salary range: 𝗥𝘀 𝟱𝟬𝟬𝟬𝟬𝟬𝟬 - 𝗥𝘀 𝟴𝟬𝟬𝟬𝟬𝟬𝟬 (𝗶𝗲 𝗜𝗡𝗥 𝟱𝟬-𝟴𝟬 𝗟𝗣𝗔)

Experience: 7+ yrs

Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, Karnataka

As a Research Scientist Core AI, you will spearhead cutting‑edge research and development in reinforcement learning and generative AI, designing intelligent agents that can navigate and thrive in complex simulation environments. You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams to translate theoretical breakthroughs into scalable technology stacks, ensuring that our AI systems maintain state‑of‑the‑art performance and robustness. Your role will involve deep experimentation, rigorous benchmarking, and the publication of findings in top conferences and journals, while also mentoring junior researchers and contributing to open source initiatives. You will be the bridge between academic excellence and industrial impact, driving innovation that shapes the future of autonomous AI.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and benchmark advanced reinforcement learning algorithms for real‑world applications.
• Design generative models capable of producing high‑fidelity synthetic data for training and testing agents.
• Build and manage scalable agent frameworks that support multi‑agent coordination and learning.
• Create realistic simulation environments that emulate complex dynamics for policy evaluation.
• Conduct end‑to‑end system integration, ensuring seamless interaction between RL agents and simulation back‑ends.
• Publish research papers, patents, and technical reports to disseminate knowledge within the community.
• Mentor junior scientists and engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and collaboration.
• Evaluate emerging AI technologies and propose strategic adoption into product pipelines.
• Collaborate with data engineering teams to curate large‑scale datasets and monitor data quality.
• Present technical findings to stakeholders, translating complex concepts into clear business insights.

What Makes You a Great Fit

• Ph.D. or M.S. in Computer Science, Machine Learning, or related field with a strong emphasis on RL or generative models.
• 7+ years of industry experience in AI research or a comparable research environment.
• Proven track record of published research in top-tier conferences such as NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR, or CVPR.
• Expertise in popular RL libraries (e.g., OpenAI Gym, RLlib, Stable Baselines) and generative frameworks (e.g., GPT, diffusion models).
• Proficiency with simulation tools like Unity ML‑Agents, MuJoCo, PyBullet, or custom physics engines.
• Strong programming skills in Python, C++, and familiarity with GPU acceleration (CUDA, cuDNN).
• Demonstrated ability to translate theoretical insights into production‑grade code.
• Excellent communication skills, able to explain complex technical concepts to non‑technical audiences.
• Experience leading cross‑disciplinary teams and managing project timelines under resource constraints.
• Passion for staying ahead of AI trends and driving forward‑looking research initiatives.