Visionary Lead AI Research Scientist (Remote)

Placements24; Kempton Park; Remote; ZAR 2,468,000 - 3,456,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Stock options

Healthcare coverage

Research budget

Career development

Fully remote

Work-life balance

Paid holidays

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a visionary Lead AI Research Scientist to steer a remote global team of researchers in advancing machine learning and AI capabilities. You will guide projects from conception through deployment, publish findings, and collaborate with product teams to deliver scalable AI solutions.

The role demands a PhD, 10+ years in AI R&D with leadership experience, and excellence in ML theory and practice. Enjoy a fully remote setup with strong compensation and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• PhD in CS/AI or related field.
• 10+ years in AI R&D with leadership experience.
• Strong ML theory and practical ML/DL expertise.
• Proficient in Python and DL frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch).
• Track record of publications in top AI venues.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of AI researchers from ideation to deployment.
• Design and evaluate novel ML algorithms and models.
• Publish findings at top AI conferences/journals.
• Collaborate with product teams to scale AI solutions.
• Mentor researchers and define research roadmap.

Skills

Team leadership

Machine Learning

Deep Learning

Python

Research strategy

Communication

Education

PhD in Computer Science/AI

Tools

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a visionary Lead AI Research Scientist to steer a remote global team of researchers in advancing machine learning and AI capabilities. You will guide projects from conception through deployment, publish findings, and collaborate with product teams to deliver scalable AI solutions.

The role demands a PhD, 10+ years in AI R&D with leadership experience, and excellence in ML theory and practice. Enjoy a fully remote setup with strong compensation and growth opportunities.