Senior RL Researcher — Remote, Breakthrough AI

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 2.538.000 - 3.046.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 is seeking a Senior AI Researcher specializing in Reinforcement Learning to join a globally distributed, fully remote team. You will lead RL research, design novel algorithms, and validate them across simulated and real-world environments.

The ideal candidate holds a PhD with at least 5 years of AI research, publishes in top venues, and can mentor juniors while collaborating across disciplines. A strong theoretical background and Python proficiency are essential.

Qualifikationen

• Ph.D. in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of research experience in AI, with a strong specialization in Reinforcement Learning.
• Proven track record of impactful research with publications in leading AI venues.
• Strong theoretical foundation in RL algorithms such as Q-learning, Policy Gradients, Actor-Critic.
• Proficiency in Python and ML/RL libraries like TensorFlow, PyTorch, RLlib, or Stable Baselines.
• Experience applying RL to robotics, game playing, or optimization problems is highly desirable.
• Excellent analytical, mathematical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Aufgaben

• Conduct advanced research in reinforcement learning, deep reinforcement learning, and related areas.
• Develop and implement novel RL algorithms and frameworks.
• Design and execute experiments to test RL algorithms in simulated and real-world environments.
• Publish research findings in top-tier AI conferences and journals.
• Collaborate with a team of researchers and engineers to translate research into practical applications.
• Stay abreast of the latest developments in AI, machine learning, and reinforcement learning.
• Mentor junior researchers and interns.
• Contribute to the development of intellectual property, including patents.
• Present research findings to internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Contribute to proposals for research grants and projects.

Kenntnisse

Strong RL theory

Python programming

Research experience

Ausbildung

PhD in CS/AI/ML

Tools

TensorFlow

PyTorch

RLlib

Stable Baselines

Jobbeschreibung

Placements24 is seeking a Senior AI Researcher specializing in Reinforcement Learning to join a globally distributed, fully remote team. You will lead RL research, design novel algorithms, and validate them across simulated and real-world environments.

The ideal candidate holds a PhD with at least 5 years of AI research, publishes in top venues, and can mentor juniors while collaborating across disciplines. A strong theoretical background and Python proficiency are essential.