Applied Generative AI Scientist

Gen Digital Inc.; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Gen is seeking an Applied AI Scientist (Generative AI) to explore and apply the latest advances in AI for impactful products and experiences. You will work hands-on with frontier AI technologies to translate promising ideas into practical AI-powered solutions.

The role demands curiosity, adaptability, and the drive to deliver meaningful outcomes while collaborating with cross-functional teams across engineering, product, and data science. This position is based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Qualifications

• Passionate about Generative AI and emerging AI technologies.
• Hands-on experience building applications using modern AI models, platforms, and tools.
• Familiarity with retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), agentic workflows, tool use, model evaluation, or AI orchestration patterns.
• Strong technical judgment, software development, and problem-solving skills.
• Able to independently drive projects from idea to implementation.
• Curious, adaptable, and committed to continuous learning.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Explore emerging Generative AI technologies, models, frameworks, and tools, and apply relevant innovations to practical AI-powered solutions.
• Design and develop applications, workflows, agents, and intelligent systems.
• Build and evolve AI-powered solutions from concept to production.
• Improve the quality, reliability, and effectiveness of AI-powered solutions through testing, iteration, and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with scientists, engineers, and product teams to develop and deliver AI-powered capabilities.
• Help build reliable, high-quality, and responsible AI solutions.

Skills

Generative AI

Applied AI

RAG concepts

AI orchestration

Job description

Gen is seeking an Applied AI Scientist (Generative AI) to explore and apply the latest advances in AI for impactful products and experiences. You will work hands-on with frontier AI technologies to translate promising ideas into practical AI-powered solutions.

The role demands curiosity, adaptability, and the drive to deliver meaningful outcomes while collaborating with cross-functional teams across engineering, product, and data science. This position is based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.