AI Research Engineer - Generative Models

Placements24; Queenstown (MD); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Competitive salary and benefits

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an AI Research Engineer to explore and advance generative AI models, including GANs, VAEs, and LLMs. This fully remote role offers the chance to collaborate with a world-class team from Queenstown or other locations while pushing the boundaries of machine learning.

You will design, implement, and evaluate novel AI architectures, publish findings, and contribute to scalable systems that apply cutting-edge generative techniques in real-world contexts.

Qualifications

• PhD or Master's in CS, AI, ML, or related field.
• Strong publication record in top-tier AI conferences and journals.
• Experience in developing and implementing generative models (GANs, VAEs, Transformers, Diffusion).
• Proficiency in Python and DL frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch).
• Solid understanding of ML theory, algorithms, and math.
• Experience with large-scale data processing and distributed training.
• Excellent analytical and research skills.
• Strong communication and remote collaboration abilities.
• Experience with cloud platforms is a plus.
• Ability to work independently and drive research forward.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and development on generative AI models (image/text).
• Design and experiment with novel AI architectures and algorithms.
• Collaborate with researchers and engineers to integrate models.
• Stay updated with AI research and industry trends.
• Develop prototypes and proofs-of-concept for new techniques.
• Optimize model performance for efficiency and scale.
• Contribute to publications and present findings at conferences.
• Analyze results and guide future AI directions.
• Ensure ethical considerations in model development.

Skills

Publication record

Generative models

Remote collaboration

Research skills

Education

PhD or Master's in CS/AI

Tools

Python

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leading research and development organization focused on artificial intelligence, is seeking a highly innovative AI Research Engineer to join their team, working remotely. This role is dedicated to exploring and advancing the capabilities of generative AI models, including GANs, VAEs, and large language models. You will be at the forefront of creating novel AI systems that can generate realistic content, design complex solutions, and push the boundaries of machine learning. This position is fully remote, allowing you to collaborate with a world-class team from Queenstown, Eastern Cape, or any other suitable location. If you have a passion for cutting-edge AI research and a proven ability to implement advanced algorithms, this is an ideal opportunity.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct research and development on generative AI models, focusing on areas like image generation, text synthesis, and reinforcement learning.
• Design, implement, and experiment with novel AI architectures and algorithms.
• Collaborate with other researchers and engineers to integrate generative models into new applications and platforms.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest academic research and industry trends in AI and generative modeling.
• Develop prototypes and proofs-of-concept to demonstrate the potential of new generative AI techniques.
• Optimize model performance for efficiency and scalability.
• Contribute to high-quality publications and present research findings at leading conferences.
• Analyze research results and provide insights for future AI development directions.
• Ensure responsible and ethical considerations are integrated into AI model development.
• Contribute to building a strong internal knowledge base and best practices for generative AI development.

Requirements

• Ph.D. or Master's degree in Computer Science, AI, Machine Learning, or a related field.
• Strong publication record in top-tier AI conferences and journals.
• Proven experience in developing and implementing generative models (e.g., GANs, VAEs, Transformers, Diffusion Models).
• Expertise in Python and deep learning frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch).
• Solid understanding of machine learning theory, algorithms, and mathematics.
• Experience with large-scale data processing and distributed training.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and research skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a remote team.
• Experience with cloud computing platforms is a plus.
• Ability to work independently and drive research projects forward.

Benefits

• This fully remote position offers unparalleled flexibility and the chance to work with a leading AI research team.
• Our client provides a highly competitive salary and benefits package, including comprehensive medical insurance and retirement contributions.
• Opportunities for continuous professional development, including attending virtual conferences and accessing advanced learning resources, are abundant.
• Generous paid time off is standard.
• This role is perfect for researchers looking to make significant contributions to the field of generative AI from their preferred location, including Queenstown.