Remote Senior AI Research Scientist: Deep Learning

Placements24; Midrand; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Remote-friendly environment

Health insurance

Professional development

Home office stipend

Paid time off

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior AI Research Scientist specializing in Deep Learning. This remote role invites you to conduct cutting-edge research, design and evaluate novel AI algorithms, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate findings into product innovations.

You will publish results, mentor researchers, and shape the AI roadmap while staying aligned with the latest advances in AI and ML. A strong publication/patent record is preferred.

Qualifications

• PhD or Master's degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, ML, or related field.
• Proven research record with publications and/or patents in deep learning.
• Expertise in Python and major DL frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch or JAX).
• Experience with large-scale data processing and distributed training.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant research or industry experience.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) is a plus.
• Familiarity with MLOps principles is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Conduct cutting-edge research in deep learning across NLP, CV, RL, and generative models.
• Design, implement, and evaluate novel AI algorithms and models.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate findings into product development.
• Publish research findings in top-tier AI conferences and journals.
• Mentor junior researchers and contribute to IP generation.
• Stay abreast of latest AI advances and ML research.
• Develop and maintain robust, scalable AI systems.
• Contribute to strategic planning and roadmapping for AI initiatives.

Skills

Deep Learning

Python

Distributed training

Research excellence

Remote collaboration

Education

PhD in Computer Science/AI

Master's in CS/AI

Tools

TensorFlow

PyTorch

JAX

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior AI Research Scientist specializing in Deep Learning. This remote role invites you to conduct cutting-edge research, design and evaluate novel AI algorithms, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate findings into product innovations.

You will publish results, mentor researchers, and shape the AI roadmap while staying aligned with the latest advances in AI and ML. A strong publication/patent record is preferred.