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VerneekVerneekNew York, NY

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.

40k – 200k
On-site4+ YOEAI Research

About the role

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

PyTorchPythonNatural Language UnderstandingSemantic ParsingDialogue SystemsTransfer LearningNLPAi Research

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