Lead Scientist - Artificial Intelligence

GE Vernova; Town of Niskayuna (NY); On-site; USD 98,000 - 164,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Assistance

Medizinische Versorgung

15 Tage Urlaub plus Feiertage

Job summary

GE Vernova sucht eine hochqualifizierte KI‑Forschungsposition in der Niskayuna‑Region. Sie entwickeln AI‑Lösungen für schwierige industrielle Probleme, führen Projekte und Teams, demonstrieren früh konkrete Prototypen und tragen zur Veröffentlichung von Forschungsergebnissen bei. Erwartet wird ein starker Hintergrund in AI und Fähigkeit zur Gründung neuer IP.

Qualifications

• PhD mit Fokus auf künstlicher Intelligenz oder MS mit entsprechender AI-Erfahrung
• Nachweis von Python‑Code-Kenntnissen
• Erfahrung mit GenAI‑Paketen und ML‑Frameworks
• Erfahrung in Training domänenspezifischer LLMs oder verwandter KI‑Bereiche

Responsibilities

• Forschung, Konzeption und Entwicklung von AI-Lösungen für anspruchsvolle industrielle Probleme
• Projekte leiten und mit Teams von Forschern zusammenarbeiten
• Wert von KI durch frühe Prototypen und Lösungen zeigen
• Software‑Bibliotheken und Best Practices für effiziente, skalierbare Lösungen einsetzen
• Geistiges Eigentum durch Erfindungsmeldungen erstellen und Patente anmelden
• Forschungsarbeiten in Fachzeitschriften/ Konferenzen veröffentlichen
• Förderanträge schreiben bzw. unterstützen

Skills

Python

GenAI-Pakete (OpenAI/Google/Meta)

ML-Frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow)

Forschung im Bereich KI

Projektleitung

Education

PhD in Informatik/Elektrotechnik/Mathematik oder verwandte Felder

MS-Abschluss mit mindestens 5 Jahren KI-Erfahrung

Tools

PyTorch

TensorFlow

Job description

Job Description Summary

Tätigkeiten, die darauf abzielen, durch Anwendung wissenschaftlicher und technischer Methoden zu beweisen, dass ein Konzept gültig oder technisch machbar ist. Die Arbeit in dieser Familie hat in der Regel das Ziel, die Leistung und das Umsetzungspotenzial eines Konzepts durch Tests zu belegen oder zu analysieren.

Verantwortlich für die Planung/Ausführung des Abteilungsbetriebs oder konzentriert sich auf die Ausführung von beruflichen Tätigkeiten innerhalb einer technischen Disziplin. Hat eine gewisse Autonomie, wird jedoch von festgelegten Richtlinien oder der Überprüfung der Endergebnisse geleitet.

Die Stelle ermöglicht die Änderung von Arbeitsabläufen und Praktiken, sofern die Endergebnisse den Standards der Akzeptanz (Qualität, Umfang, Aktualität usw.) entsprechen.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Research, conceptualize, and develop AI solutions for hard industrial problems

• Lead projects and collaborate with teams of peer researchers on new and continuing projects

• Demonstrate value of AI through early prototypes and solutions for real‑world problems

• Employ software libraries, tools, and practices to implement efficient, scalable, and reusable solutions

• Create intellectual property by writing invention disclosures and filing patents

• Publish research work to scientific journals and conferences

• Write and/or support grant proposals

Required Qualifications

• PhD in Computer Science, Electrical/Computer Engineering, Mathematics, or related fields and a minimum of 2 years of work experience with a focus on Artificial Intelligence OR MS degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Computer Engineering, Mathematics, or related fields with a minimum of 5 years of work experience with a focus on Artificial Intelligence

• Demonstratedabilityto write Python code

• Familiarity with GenAI packages including models from OpenAI, Google, Meta, etc. and ML frameworks like PyTorch, TensorFlow, etc.

• Experience in one or more of the following areas: (a) Training domain‑specific large language models (LLM), (b) Development of time‑series or multi‑modal foundation models, (c) Building and leveraging knowledge graphs with LLMs for reasoning and memory, (d) Integrating physics in scientific machine‑learning models

Eligibility:

• Must have work authorization for the US.

• Must be willing to work out of an office located in Niskayuna, NY

Desired Characteristics

• Completed PhD focused on new advancements in Artificial Intelligence

• Demonstratedabilityto lead AI projects

• Strong communication skills for engaging stakeholders, defining key problems, and sharing progress and outcomes.

• Experience writing and executing grant‑supported research, including successful proposal development and communication with government agencies (e.g., DoE, ARPA‑E, DoD, DARPA).

• Experience contributing to open‑source codebases and/or a significant portfolio of public work (e.g., on GitHub).

This role requires access to U.S. export‑controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export‑controlled information from the U.S. Government.

Additional Information

GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $98,400.00 and $164,000.00. The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set.

Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.

This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on August 21, 2026.

Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax‑advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off.

GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates (collectively or individually, GE Vernova) sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs GE Vernova reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a GE Vernova welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.