Remote Senior Deep Learning Research Scientist

Placements24; Noord-Kaap; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

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Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior AI Research Scientist with a specialization in Deep Learning to join a globally distributed, remote-first team. PhD required; 5+ years of research experience; publish in top venues.

You will design and evaluate novel DL architectures, collaborate with researchers worldwide, mentor juniors, and contribute to patents and scalable AI solutions. This fully remote role offers flexibility and impact.

Qualifications

• PhD in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, or a related field with strong emphasis on Deep Learning
• 5+ years of post-doctoral or industry research experience in deep learning
• Publications in leading AI conferences (NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR, CVPR, ACL) and journals

Responsibilities

• Conduct cutting-edge research in deep learning, exploring new architectures, training methodologies, and theoretical foundations
• Design, develop, and implement novel deep learning models for complex AI tasks across various domains
• Stay abreast of the latest advancements in deep learning research, literature, and industry trends
• Publish research findings in top-tier AI conferences and journals
• Collaborate with other researchers and engineers on challenging AI projects, contributing innovative solutions
• Develop and prototype advanced AI algorithms, evaluating their performance and scalability
• Mentor junior researchers and engineers, fostering a culture of scientific inquiry and innovation
• Contribute to the company's intellectual property through patents and groundbreaking research
• Work independently and proactively in a remote setting, managing research projects effectively
• Ensure the ethical and responsible development of AI technologies

Skills

Deep Learning

Python

Research

Education

PhD in Computer Science or related field

Tools

TensorFlow

PyTorch

JAX

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior AI Research Scientist with a specialization in Deep Learning to join a globally distributed, remote-first team. PhD required; 5+ years of research experience; publish in top venues.

You will design and evaluate novel DL architectures, collaborate with researchers worldwide, mentor juniors, and contribute to patents and scalable AI solutions. This fully remote role offers flexibility and impact.