Job Description
We are pioneering the 2026 Horizon Initiative, a strategic research program dedicated to defining the next decade of artificial intelligence. As a Senior AI Research Scientist, you will work directly with our Chief Technology Officer and a team of elite engineers to build the foundational models that will power the future of our products.
In this role, you will bridge the gap between theoretical breakthroughs and practical application, ensuring that our roadmap remains ahead of the curve in a rapidly evolving landscape.
Key Benefits:
- Competitive equity package and base salary.
- Flexible remote-first policy with a hub in San Francisco.
- Access to state-of-the-art computing infrastructure.
Responsibilities
- Lead the R&D strategy for the 2026 Horizon Initiative, focusing on Generative AI and Autonomous Systems.
- Design and implement novel machine learning architectures that push the boundaries of current SOTA (State of the Art).
- Collaborate with product teams to translate complex research findings into scalable, production-ready solutions.
- Conduct rigorous experimentation, including A/B testing and model validation, to ensure robustness and safety.
- Publish high-impact research papers and present findings at top-tier AI conferences.
- Mentor and guide a team of junior researchers and data scientists.
Qualifications
- PhD or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in AI/ML research or a comparable senior engineering role.
- Deep expertise in Python, PyTorch, or TensorFlow.
- Strong publication record in venues such as NeurIPS, ICML, or ICLR.
- Proven experience with Large Language Models (LLMs), Transformers, and Natural Language Processing (NLP).
- Experience with reinforcement learning or computer vision is a plus.