# AI Researcher (Multimodal Audio/Video Generation)

**Company:** [Tavus](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/tavus)
**Location:** San Francisco, CA
**Role:** AI Research
**Experience:** 2+ years
**Skills:** PyTorch, Diffusion Models, Multimodal Generation, Video Generation, Audio Generation, 3D Graphics, Gaussian Splatting, Generative AI, Long-Video Generation, Gpu-Optimized Workflows
**Posted:** 2026-05-15

> Leads research in multimodal audio-visual avatar generation for conversational AI, focusing on diffusion models, long-video synthesis, and integrating verbal/non-verbal signals. Requires PhD, 2-3+ years in generative models, PyTorch expertise, and top-tier publications.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities
- Lead research efforts on audio-visual generation for avatars (Neural Avatars, Talking-Heads), with a focus on conversational settings.
- Design models that are coupled with conversation flow — capturing and generating verbal + non-verbal signals in sync.
- Drive innovation in diffusion models, long-video generation, and audio-visual modeling.
- Translate research into production by partnering with Applied ML and engineering.
- Mentor researchers, set research directions, and publish impactful work.

## Requirements
- PhD or equivalent research experience, plus 2–3+ years of hands-on experience applying generative models at scale.
- Expertise in diffusion models and awareness of the latest efficiency techniques.
- Experience in multimodal generation — spanning video, audio, and language.
- Proven innovation in long-video generation and/or audio generation.
- Excellent programming skills — fluent in **PyTorch** and GPU-optimized workflows.
- Track record of publications in top-tier venues (CVPR, NeurIPS, BMVC, ICASSP, etc.).
- Experience leading research activities or mentoring teams.

## Nice-to-Haves
- Skills in 3D graphics, Gaussian splatting, or large-scale training setups.
- Broad exposure to generative AI models beyond your specialty.
- Familiarity with software development best practices.

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