Director - Principal Research Scientist – AI & Optimization

Investor Strides LLC; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a Director - Principal Research Scientist specializing in AI & Optimization in New York. The position involves leading research innovation, mentoring a team, and developing prototypes in a collaborative environment. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in R&D, strong mathematical skills, and proven expertise in AI and related technologies.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of applied R&D experience in research departments.
• Ability to create intellectual content and publish papers.
• Demonstrated real innovation generating impact.

Responsibilities

• Lead innovation, product research, and proof of concepts for AI.
• Mentor and guide a team of research scientists.
• Conduct industry research and evaluate partnerships with vendors.

Skills

Research and Development

Artificial Intelligence

Machine Learning

Deep Learning

Natural Language Processing

Optimization Techniques

Superlative Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Master's degree in STEM

PhD in relevant discipline

Tools

Python

AWS

Azure

PySpark

SQL

Hadoop

C++

Job description

Job Listing Summary

Director - Principal Research Scientist – AI & Optimization

Company: F1114 Franklin Templeton Companies, LLC

Location: New York, USA (Hybrid position)

Date Posted: May 30, 2025

Employment Type: Full-Time

Key Responsibilities

• Lead innovation, product research, and proof of concepts for AI research and Goals Optimization Engine (GOE).
• Mentor and guide a team of research scientists.
• Develop pseudocode and working prototypes in a Python environment.
• Create intellectual property for publication and apply for patents.
• Engage in client deployment discussions and contribute to product development.
• Conduct industry research and evaluate partnerships with third-party vendors.

Required Experience

• 10+ years of applied R&D experience in research departments of reputed organizations.
• Track record of real innovation generating impact.
• Demonstrated ability to create intellectual content, publish papers, and obtain patents.
• Familiarity with ML/DL/DRL, NLP, and optimization techniques.
• Solid experience with AWS and/or Azure.
• Experience with Python, PySpark, SQL, Hadoop, C++.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's and Master's degree in STEM disciplines; PhD in a relevant discipline is a plus.
• Exceptional mathematical skills and structured thinking.
• Proven ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Superlative communication and consensus-building skills.