Senior AI/ML Engineer (PhD Required)
Designs, implements, and optimizes advanced AI/ML solutions Leverages deep academic research background and industry best practices to drive innovation and solve complex business challenges.
Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end machine learning projects, from problem definition to model deployment
- Apply cutting-edge research methods in AI/ML to develop high-impact solutions
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (data engineering, product, R&D) to integrate ML models into products or platforms
- Continuously evaluate and improve model performance using experimentation, A/B testing, and advanced analytics
- Mentor and guide junior ML engineers, ensuring rigorous code and model quality standards
- Stay updated on emerging AI/ML frameworks, tools, and research publications
- Ensure compliance with data privacy and security regulations across model lifecycles
- Present technical findings to stakeholders, translating complex algorithms into actionable insights
Required Skills
- Doctorate (PhD) in Computer Science, Machine Learning, or a related technical field
- 5+ years of experience building and deploying machine learning models at scale
- Proficiency in modern programming languages (Python, C++, etc.) and ML libraries (TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn)
- Strong understanding of algorithmic complexity, data structures, and advanced math (linear algebra, calculus, statistics)
- Track record of published research in AI/ML (journals, conferences, or patents)
- Experience with cloud-based ML environments (AWS, GCP, Azure)
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work in a multi-disciplinary environment
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with deep learning architectures (CNN, RNN, Transformers) for computer vision or NLP
- Familiarity with MLOps pipelines (Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD for ML)
- Knowledge of resource-based token economies or advanced financial applications
- Contributions to open-source AI/ML projects or frameworks
compensationAndBenefits
- Competitive salary commensurate with senior PhD-level expertise
- Performance-based bonuses and/or equity share
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans
- Professional development budget for conferences, certifications, and continued research