Remote Senior AI Research Scientist

Placements24; United States; Remote; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-first work environment

Performance-based bonus

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement savings plan

Home office stipend

Professional development (courses, - 研

Flexible working hours

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior AI Research Scientist for its fully remote research division in the United States. You will push AI boundaries by developing next-generation algorithms and models, collaborating with leading experts from a home office.

The role emphasizes publishing in top venues, mentoring remote researchers, and contributing to strategic AI initiatives while enjoying a flexible, remote-first environment.

Qualifications

• PhD in CS/AI or related field.
• Minimum 6 years of AI/ML research with notable publications.
• Expertise in NLP, CV, RL or AI ethics.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement advanced AI and ML models.
• Conduct pioneering research in NLP, CV, RL, or AI ethics.
• Publish findings in top AI conferences and journals.
• Collaborate closely with researchers and engineers via online platforms to drive research projects.
• Develop and maintain high-quality, well-documented code for experiments and prototypes.
• Stay current with the latest research trends in AI.
• Mentor and guide junior researchers, fostering a remote team environment.
• Contribute to the strategic direction of the company's AI research initiatives.
• Present research results to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Skills

Python

Research publications

Remote collaboration

Mentoring

Problem-solving

Education

PhD in Computer Science / AI / ML

Tools

TensorFlow

PyTorch

JAX

Job description

About the Role

Our client is a global leader in artificial intelligence and machine learning research, seeking a highly skilled and innovative Senior AI Research Scientist to join their fully remote research division. This role is crucial for pushing the boundaries of AI, focusing on developing next-generation algorithms and models that can solve complex real-world problems. As a remote-first organization, we provide an environment where top talent can thrive regardless of geographical location. You will be part of a collaborative and intellectually stimulating team, contributing to cutting-edge projects that have a significant impact. This is an exceptional opportunity to contribute to transformative AI advancements from the comfort of your home office, collaborating with leading experts in the field.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement advanced AI and machine learning models, including deep learning architectures.
• Conduct pioneering research in areas such as natural language processing, computer vision, reinforcement learning, or AI ethics.
• Publish research findings in top-tier AI conferences and journals.
• Collaborate closely with other researchers and engineers via online platforms to drive research projects from ideation to implementation.
• Develop and maintain high-quality, well-documented code for research experiments and prototypes.
• Stay current with the latest research trends and breakthroughs in the AI field globally.
• Mentor and guide junior researchers, fostering a collaborative and innovative remote team environment.
• Contribute to the strategic direction of the company's AI research initiatives.
• Present research results to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, or a related quantitative field.
• Minimum of 6 years of research experience in AI/ML, with a strong publication record in leading AI venues (e.g., NeurIPS, ICML, CVPR, ACL).
• Expertise in at least one major AI subfield (e.g., NLP, Computer Vision, Reinforcement Learning).
• Proficiency in Python and common ML libraries such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, or JAX.
• Experience with large-scale data processing and distributed training environments.
• Strong theoretical understanding of statistical learning, optimization, and neural networks.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, essential for effective remote collaboration.
• Proven ability to work independently and manage research projects effectively in a remote setting.
• Experience mentoring or leading research projects is a plus.

Benefits

• Our client offers a highly competitive salary and benefits package, tailored for a remote workforce.
• This includes a generous performance-based bonus structure, comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance, and a robust retirement savings plan.
• We provide a substantial home office setup allowance and ongoing professional development opportunities, including access to online courses, workshops, and conference attendance.
• You will have the flexibility to manage your work hours, as long as project deadlines are met.
• This role offers the unique advantage of working on groundbreaking AI research with a globally distributed team of exceptional talent.

Our client is committed to diversity and inclusion, fostering a culture where all employees feel valued and respected.