Applied AI Researcher
Designs, implements, and maintains complex AI/NLP models for the Verneek AI platform, focusing on fundamental research grounded in real-world applications. Requires MSc/PhD in AI/NLP, 4+ years Python/PyTorch experience, and strong AI fundamentals.
About the job
Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and maintain complex AI/NLP models supporting the Verneek AI platform
Minimum Qualifications
- MSc. or PhD degree in AI/NLP
- 4+ years of experience with Python
- Good grasp of fundamentals and the state-of-the-art in AI/NLP research
- 4+ years experience developing models with machine learning frameworks such as PyTorch
- Work authorization in the USA at the time of hire (continuing work authorization during employment can be sponsored by Verneek)
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in Natural Language Understanding, Semantic Parsing, Dialogue Systems
- Experience in Transfer Learning and learning with limited data
- Publications in top-tier AI venues such as ACL, EMNLP, NAACL, NeurIPS, ICLR, etc.
- Demonstrated AI/NLP engineering skillset through having deployed largescale AI/NLP systems to production
- Experience in building models in the commerce/retail domain
- Working knowledge of Scala
Benefits
- Stellar medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
- Daily private Chef lunch, curated to personal diets
- Transportation Benefits
- 401K matching contributions
- Flexible PTO
- Visa/Green Card Sponsorship
- Career growth support through sponsoring learning opportunities and mentorship
Annual Salary Range: $40K-$200K
Skills
PyTorch, Python, Natural Language Understanding, Semantic Parsing, Dialogue Systems, Transfer Learning, NLP, Ai Research
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