Senior Machine Learning Researcher

• Drive Research Strategy: Formulate and lead independent research projects that solve complex, high-impact problems. Define success metrics aligned with both business goals and scientific rigor;
• Design & Implement ML Solutions: Architect and deploy scalable ML systems and algorithms. Provide technical guidance to cross-functional teams on implementation and optimization;
• Build Organizational Expertise: Mentor junior researchers and engineers. Review research outputs, disseminate knowledge, and foster a culture of innovation;
• Establish Thought Leadership: Author peer-reviewed publications, present at top-tier conferences (NeurIPS, ACL, EMNLP, etc.), and position the organization as an AI research leader;
• Advise Leadership: Synthesize complex technical and business considerations. Provide clear, actionable recommendations on high-stakes decisions with significant financial or operational impact;
• Cultivate Strategic Relationships: Build trusted partnerships across teams and external collaborators to deliver measurable value and shape organizational direction.

• A Ph.D. degree in Computer Science or a related technical field;
• 2+ years of experience as a machine learning researcher or engineer in a product-centric environment or equivalent experience;
• Deep expertise in machine learning; LLM and NLP experience a plus;
• Track record of delivering high-impact ML products from concept to production
• Experience mentoring junior technical talent;
• Exceptional communication skills—able to translate complex ideas for diverse audiences;
• A history of high-quality academic publications (e.g., NeurIPS, ACL, EMNLP, CVPR, ICLR, ICML etc.).

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