AI Research Scientist

SHANDA GROUP PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading AI research firm seeks an AI Scientist dedicated to cutting-edge research in AI technologies. The ideal candidate will hold a PhD in a related field with a strong publication record and expertise in developing large-scale models. Key responsibilities include conducting high-impact research, collaborating globally, and mentoring junior researchers. This position offers a dynamic environment to push the boundaries of AI innovation in Singapore.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated success in high-impact AI competitions or large-scale research projects.
• Proven research experience with publications in top conferences and journals.
• Experience in developing and refining large-scale language models.
• Experience in developing large-scale language models is a significant advantage.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to frontier research in LLMs and AI architectures.
• Design and implement AI models and prototypes.
• Publish in top-tier journals and conferences.
• Collaborate with AI researchers globally and guide junior staff.
• Stay ahead of emerging AI trends.

Skills

Proficiency in Python

Proficiency in C++

Proficiency in Java

Strong communication skills

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Self-motivation

Education

PhD in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Linux environments

Job description

Job Description & Requirements

Join us at Shanda AI Research as we are dedicated to becoming a global leader in AI innovation, driving the transition of AI technology from the "copilot" era to the "autopilot" era. We are hiring AI Scientist with strong publication record and deep expertise in cutting-edge AI research to join us. We focuses on cutting-edge research in large models and nextgeneration intelligent agents. Our mission is to push the boundaries of AI technology, develop groundbreaking models, and advance their real-world applications and impact.

Key Responsibilities:

• Contribute to frontier research in LLMs, LMMs, agentic search, reasoning, memory AI architectures
• Design, implement models and translate advanced theories into working prototypes and production-grade AI systemsnd long-term me

Research & Publication:

• Publish in top-tier journals and conferences, secure patents, and contribute to the open-source AI community with datasets, models, and code releases.

Collaboration & Mentorship:

• Collaborate with AI researchers across our global AI centers
• Guide junior researchers and interns on research matters
• Present findings at global conferences, consortia, and internal forums

Industry Insight:

• Bridge theory and application by working closely with teams
• Contribute to R&D roadmaps and technical hiring standards
• Stay ahead of emerging AI trends, technologies, and applications that shape industries and transform businesses.

Essential Qualifications:

• PhD in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, or a related field.
• Demonstrated success in high-impact AI competitions or large-scale research projects.
• Proven research experience with publications in top conferences and journals, such as ICLR, ACL, EMNLP, CVPR, NeurIPS, ICML, etc.
• Experience in developing and refining large-scale language models and vision-language models is a significant advantage.

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in Python, C++, or Java, with hands-on experience in Linux environments
• Experience with distributed model training, evaluation pipelines, and agentic search

Soft Skills :

• Strong skills in communication, teamwork, problem-solving, and self-motivation

Bonus Skills:

• Hands-on experience with large-scale data processing and deployment of deep learning models in production environments
• Proficiency in both written and spoken Chinese and English, to support technical documentation and cross-functional communication.