AI Research Scientist

Placements24; Willows (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible hybrid work arrangement

Conference attendance support

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an AI Research Scientist to join a dedicated R&D team. You will push the boundaries of AI, explore novel algorithms, and contribute to publications and patents while translating theory into practical applications.

The role emphasizes research excellence, collaboration with engineering, and a flexible hybrid work arrangement to support high-impact projects.

Qualifications

• PhD in Computer Science, AI, ML or related field is required.
• Track record of research and publication in AI/ML is required.
• Strong theoretical foundation and practical experience with state-of-the-art AI techniques.

Responsibilities

• Conduct cutting-edge research in deep learning, RL, or NLP.
• Develop and prototype AI algorithms and models.
• Analyze complex datasets to inform research hypotheses and model development.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to deploy research results as AI solutions.
• Publish research findings in top-tier conferences and journals; present internally.

Skills

Python

Deep learning & ML

Research publications

Education

PhD in Computer Science/AI/ML

Tools

PyTorch

TensorFlow

NumPy

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a brilliant and innovative AI Research Scientist to join their dedicated research and development team in Welkom . This role is focused on pushing the boundaries of artificial intelligence, exploring novel algorithms, and developing groundbreaking AI technologies. You will be at the forefront of discovery, working on challenging research problems and contributing to scientific publications and patents. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate researcher to contribute to significant advancements in AI within a supportive and intellectually stimulating environment, aiming to translate theoretical concepts into practical applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct cutting-edge research in areas such as deep learning, reinforcement learning, or natural language processing.
• Develop and prototype new AI algorithms and models, evaluating their theoretical and practical performance.
• Analyze complex datasets and identify patterns to inform research hypotheses and model development.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to transition research findings into deployable AI solutions.
• Publish research findings in top-tier conferences and journals, and present work internally.

Requirements

• PhD in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated track record of research and publication in AI/ML.
• Strong theoretical foundation and practical experience with state-of-the-art AI techniques.
• Proficiency in Python and scientific computing libraries.
• Experience with large-scale data analysis and distributed computing is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and research-focused benefits.
• Opportunity to work on challenging, high-impact research projects.
• Access to advanced computing resources and collaborative research environment in Welkom .
• Support for conference attendance and professional development.
• Flexible hybrid work arrangement.