Lead AI Researcher

Placements24; United States; Remote; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a visionary Lead AI Researcher to spearhead innovative AI and Emerging Technologies projects. This remote-first role enables you to shape the future of AI from anywhere while leading a talented team of researchers and engineers.

You will publish findings, collaborate with product teams to translate research into real-world solutions, and manage grants and budgets in a fully remote setting.

Qualifications

• PhD in Computer Science, AI, or related field with a strong publication record.
• 7+ years of AI research experience.
• Demonstrated leadership in research teams.
• Proficiency in Python and ML frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch).
• Strong theoretical foundations in AI/ML.
• Excellent remote communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct pioneering research in NLP, computer vision, or reinforcement learning.
• Develop and validate novel AI algorithms and models, pushing the boundaries of current technology.
• Lead and mentor a team of AI researchers and engineers, guiding their technical development and project execution.
• Publish findings in top-tier conferences and journals, representing the company's research output.
• Collaborate with product teams to identify opportunities for applying research outcomes to real-world problems.
• Secure research grants and manage project budgets effectively in a remote setting.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Remote work

Research excellence

Education

PhD in Computer Science/AI

Tools

Python

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a visionary Lead AI Researcher to spearhead innovative projects within the AI and Emerging Technologies domain, working entirely remotely. This position offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of AI research and development from anywhere, driving groundbreaking discoveries and translating them into practical applications. You will lead a talented team of researchers and engineers, fostering a culture of curiosity, collaboration, and scientific rigor. Based in the dynamic tech hub associated with George , this remote-first role provides the flexibility to work from home while contributing to impactful, forward-thinking initiatives on a global scale.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct pioneering research in areas such as natural language processing, computer vision, or reinforcement learning.
• Develop and validate novel AI algorithms and models, pushing the boundaries of current technology.
• Lead and mentor a team of AI researchers and engineers, guiding their technical development and project execution.
• Publish findings in top-tier scientific conferences and journals, representing the company's research output.
• Collaborate with product teams to identify opportunities for applying research outcomes to real-world problems.
• Secure research grants and manage project budgets effectively in a remote setting.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, or a closely related field with a strong publication record.
• Extensive experience (7+ years) in AI research, with a focus on a specific sub-field.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities and experience managing research teams.
• Expertise in programming languages like Python and ML frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch).
• Strong understanding of theoretical underpinnings of AI and machine learning.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, suitable for a fully remote role.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and equity options.
• Comprehensive remote health and wellness benefits package.
• Generous budget for research tools, conferences, and home office setup.
• Flexible work hours and full remote work flexibility.
• Opportunity to work on impactful, world-class AI research projects.