Upwork

Sr Lead AI Research Scientist, AI Foundations

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about 1 month ago
Lisbon, Portugal
Senior / Staff+
H1B Sponsor

Responsibilities

  • Research core algorithms for AI systems aligned with Upwork's mission.
  • Prioritize research on production-grade customer-facing AI models.
  • Collaborate with engineering teams to integrate research into complex systems.
  • Own research projects from ideation to publication.
  • Manage cross-departmental goals and conflicts proactively.
  • Publish and collaborate on AI research at top conferences.
  • Stay updated on ML/AI advancements and disseminate knowledge.
  • Mentor junior researchers and uphold engineering best practices.
  • Advise leadership on AI advancements and strategy.

Requirements

  • PhD in a relevant field with industry experience.
  • Multiple publications at top AI/ML conferences.
  • Proven mentoring ability and communication skills.
  • High proficiency in Python and deep learning frameworks.
  • Experience in startup-like environments encouraging problem-solving.

Tech Stack

PythonPyTorch

Categories

AI & MLData Science