Senior AI Researcher - Reinforcement Learning

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Health insurance

Professional development budget

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior AI Researcher specializing in Reinforcement Learning to join our fully remote team. You will drive groundbreaking RL research, develop novel algorithms, and apply them to real-world problems, collaborating with leading experts and publishing in top venues.

The role emphasizes mentorship, experimental design, and delivering high-quality research code while contributing to the strategic direction of the team.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Computer Science, AI, ML or related quantitative field.
• Strong publication record in AI/ML conferences/journals (RL focus).
• Expertise in various RL algorithms (Q-learning, Policy Gradients, Actor-Critic, model-based).
• Proficiency in Python and ML libraries (PyTorch, TensorFlow).
• Experience with simulation environments (Gym, MuJoCo, PyBullet).

Responsibilities

• Conduct cutting-edge RL research and explore new algorithms and applications.
• Develop and implement novel RL methods for robotics, games, optimization, and control.
• Design and run experiments to validate and benchmark RL approaches.
• Collaborate with researchers and engineers to integrate RL into broader AI systems.
• Publish findings in top AI conferences and journals (NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR).
• Stay updated with RL advances through literature reviews and community involvement.
• Mentor junior researchers and contribute to the team's scientific strategy.
• Develop high-quality code for research prototypes and experiments.

Skills

Reinforcement Learning

Deep Learning

Python

Research Publications

Collaboration

Education

Ph.D. in Computer Science/AI/ML

Tools

PyTorch

TensorFlow

Stable Baselines3

Ray RLlib

OpenAI Gym/MuJoCo/PyBullet

Job description

About the Role

Our client is at the forefront of AI research and development, seeking a brilliant Senior AI Researcher specializing in Reinforcement Learning (RL) to join their world-class, fully remote team. You will conduct groundbreaking research to advance the state-of-the-art in RL, developing novel algorithms and applying them to complex real-world problems. This role is ideal for a passionate researcher who thrives on intellectual challenges and aims to make significant contributions to the field. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with leading experts and publish your findings in top-tier scientific venues. Join us remotely and help shape the future of intelligent decision-making systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct cutting-edge research in Reinforcement Learning, exploring new algorithms, theories, and applications.
• Develop and implement novel RL algorithms for areas such as robotics, game playing, optimization, and control systems.
• Design and execute experiments to validate and benchmark new RL approaches.
• Collaborate with other researchers and engineers to integrate RL solutions into broader AI systems.
• Publish research findings in leading AI conferences (e.g., NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR) and journals.
• Stay abreast of the latest advancements in RL and related fields through literature reviews and active participation in the research community.
• Mentor junior researchers and contribute to the team's scientific vision and strategy.
• Develop high-quality code for research prototypes and experiments.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, or a related quantitative field.
• Strong publication record in top-tier AI/ML conferences and journals, with a focus on Reinforcement Learning.
• Deep theoretical understanding and practical experience with various RL algorithms (e.g., Q-learning, Policy Gradients, Actor-Critic methods, model-based RL).
• Proficiency in Python and ML libraries such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, and RL-specific libraries (e.g., Stable Baselines3, Ray RLlib).
• Experience with simulation environments (e.g., OpenAI Gym, MuJoCo, PyBullet) is highly desirable.
• Excellent analytical, mathematical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to present complex research effectively.

Benefits

• As a fully remote Senior AI Researcher, you will receive an exceptional salary, comprehensive health insurance, and retirement benefits.
• Our client invests heavily in employee growth, offering generous budgets for professional development, conference attendance, and access to leading research resources.
• Enjoy the ultimate flexibility and work-life balance that comes with a remote role.
• You'll collaborate with a global team of brilliant minds on projects that have the potential to redefine the future of AI.
• This is a unique opportunity to conduct high-impact research in Reinforcement Learning from anywhere.