Research Scientist – AI & Systems

May 3, 2021
$300 - $350 / month

Job Description

Lead deep-tech research at the intersection of AI, systems engineering, and domain science.

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct original research in cutting-edge areas of AI, systems engineering, and domain-specific technologies.
  • Design, prototype, and validate novel algorithms to solve real-world challenges.
  • Publish high-impact research papers in reputed conferences and journals (e.g., NeurIPS, ICML, CVPR).
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, product, and data science teams to integrate research outcomes into production systems.
  • Evaluate and benchmark algorithm performance on large-scale datasets and real-world applications.
  • Stay up to date with the latest developments in AI, machine learning, and software systems.
  • Participate in grant proposals, patent filings, and other knowledge dissemination activities.
  • Contribute to open-source initiatives or internal knowledge bases to foster a research-driven culture.
  • Present findings in internal reviews, workshops, and industry forums to build thought leadership.

Qualification

  • PhD or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or a closely related field.
  • Solid academic background with a strong foundation in algorithms, statistics, and systems.
  • Demonstrated experience in machine learning and deep learning, including hands-on model development and evaluation.
  • Track record of publications in top-tier AI/ML conferences or journals is highly desirable.
  • Familiarity with research methodologies, experimental design, and reproducibility practices.
  • Experience working on real-world AI applications or industry research labs is a plus.
  • Strong coding skills in Python and frameworks like TensorFlow, PyTorch, or JAX.
  • Ability to independently drive research initiatives from ideation to implementation.

Skills

Core Technical Skills

  • Machine Learning (ML)
  • Deep Learning (DL)
  • Reinforcement Learning (RL)
  • Natural Language Processing (NLP)
  • Computer Vision
  • Signal Processing
  • Probabilistic Modeling
  • Optimization Algorithms
  • Distributed Systems
  • High-Performance Computing (HPC)

Programming & Tools

  • Python (NumPy, pandas, scikit-learn)
  • Deep Learning Frameworks: TensorFlow, PyTorch, JAX
  • C/C++, Java (for performance-critical modules)
  • Git, Docker, Kubernetes
  • MLFlow or Weights & Biases (for experiment tracking)
  • Linux, Bash scripting
  • MATLAB or R (for statistical computing, if applicable)

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